THE XAVIER TIMES
A Medical School Experience on an Island unlike any other in the region! JULY 2019 SPECIAL EDITION Vol. 10:/No.12
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
TWELFTH GRADUATION CEREMONY 2
Saturday, June 15, 2019 This year’s festivities took place at St. John’s University in Queens, New York 48 graduates took the stage to receive their coveted hoods and well-earned diplomas. These students have spent tireless hours in their studies, and it was wonderful to see them finally graduate. Graduates Natasha Sebastian, Valedictorian, Alana Keegan, Co-Salutatorian, and Albertina Sebastian, Co-Salutatorian had the honor of speaking to their fellow graduates and the audience during the ceremony. In the Valedictorian speech, Natasha reflected on her time in medical school at Xavier and challenges her fellow classmates to embrace the next steps in their medical journey as they officially become doctors. During the first Co-Salutatorian speech, Albertina spoke to and thanked all the people who helped her along the way including her family, friends and Xavier faculty. In the second Co-Salutatorian speech, Alana spoke about her journey through medical school and the importance of having a diverse education. These three students were honored with plaques to commemorate their successes.
1-Xavier University School of Medicine Leadership and Administration joined on stage by the Class of 2019 graduating class 2-President Ravishankar Bhooplapur addresses the graduates at the Graduation Ceremony 3-Xavier Chairman addresses the audience during the 2019 graduation ceremony 4-Xavier Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat speaks during the Graduation Ceremony
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Xavier University School of Medicine
2019 Graduates Graduation is a special time for these students as we are all able to celebrate and reflect on all that they have achieved in their medical school journey he at Xavier. Everyone at Xavier is excited to see all the success that our students will have in the future and are proud to call them our alumni. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
*Aanak Shah Aaron Walker Aditi Sarker Ahmad Faour *Ahmed Mahmood Akaz John *Alana Keegan *Albertina Sebastian Amer Sultan *Asma Toor Christopher Orlando Daniel Askarinam Darshan Bhatty Deepti Kalani *Ella-Marie Kabia Ernst Eliassaint *Farah Khan
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Gillian Buddington *Gopi Patel Grishma Jalemu Harbir Mandair Ingrid Martinez Jakarinya Mangalamoorthy Jenin Jose *Jude Akpede Julian Hao Junita Jose *Lauren Levy Maha Azhar *Mandip Mann *Margaret Gavor Megha Abraham Michelle Sadik Mina Thomas
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*Mohammed Ahmed Mohsin Altaf Nabil Ahmed *Natasha Sebastian Neveen Al-Atiyat Noor Al Saadi *Pouria Mohammadi Sara Philip Seung Eun Kim Sherelle Smart Shoyeb Patel Suha Qasem
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Urooj Firasat *Utkarsha Kothavade
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Dr. Neil A. Martin, the keynote speaker at Xavier 2019 Graduation Ceremony, attended Yale University and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency under the direction of Charles Wilson, M.D. at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Martin was with UCLA Neurosurgery for just over three decades. On July 1, 2008 Dr. Martin was appointed the first Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Martin is transitioning to Danville, PA where he begins a new chapter having been appointed Director, Neuroscience Institute and Chief Quality Officer for Geisinger Health System. In his address to the students, Dr. Martin gave his own personal insights as to his own experiences in becoming a doctor. He spoke about how at times it can be difficult but it is also one of the most rewarding jobs, knowing that you can have such an immense impact in helping another person. Xavier thanks Dr. Martin for attending. The Guest speaker at Xavier’s 2019 Graduation Ceremony was Dr. Srikanth Hosur. Dr. Srikanth Hosur is the current Chief Medical Officer in the Geisinger Health system at Geisinger Community Medical Center located in Scranton PA. Dr. Hosur addressed the students and audience by speaking on the current state of the health care industry and some the technological advances that are taking place. He congratulated the students and their families on this remarkable achievement and wished them good luck in all of their future endeavors. Xavier was proud to have Dr. Hosur speak at our ceremony
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5-Xavier Class of 2019 Co-Salutatorians Alana Keegan, Albertina Sebastian and Class Valedictorian Natasha Sebastian pause for a photo with Xavier leadership; Dr. Ahmad Abazid, Dr Neelam, Dr. Richard Pestell, President Ravishankar Bhooplapur and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Arun Dubey
7- Guest Speaker Dr. Srikanth Hosur addresses the graduates and the audience at the 2019 Graduation Ceremony 8- Xavier Board of Trustee Member Dr. PK. Prahalad introduces the Keynote speaker Dr. Neil Martin
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Xavier University School of Medicine
2019 Graduates Graduation is a special time for these students as we are all able to celebrate and reflect on all that they have achieved in their medical school journey he at Xavier. Everyone at Xavier is excited to see all the success that our students will have in the future and are proud to call them our alumni. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
*Aanak Shah Aaron Walker Aditi Sarker Ahmad Faour *Ahmed Mahmood Akaz John *Alana Keegan *Albertina Sebastian Amer Sultan *Asma Toor Christopher Orlando Daniel Askarinam Darshan Bhatty Deepti Kalani *Ella-Marie Kabia Ernst Eliassaint *Farah Khan
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Gillian Buddington *Gopi Patel Grishma Jalemu Harbir Mandair Ingrid Martinez Jakarinya Mangalamoorthy Jenin Jose *Jude Akpede Julian Hao Junita Jose *Lauren Levy Maha Azhar *Mandip Mann *Margaret Gavor Megha Abraham Michelle Sadik Mina Thomas
35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.
*Mohammed Ahmed Mohsin Altaf Nabil Ahmed *Natasha Sebastian Neveen Al-Atiyat Noor Al Saadi *Pouria Mohammadi Sara Philip Seung Eun Kim Sherelle Smart Shoyeb Patel Suha Qasem
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Urooj Firasat *Utkarsha Kothavade
* With honors
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12 Members of the Xavier Board of Trustees also spoke to the students and their friends and families in attendance and gave their advice for success in the future. Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat spoke about the growth that Xavier has achieved in the past decade, and how the University is committed to further this growth in the coming years. Dr. Bhat also reflected on his life in medicine and gave advice to all the students that will help them to achieve success in this profession. Chairman Mr. Edwin Casey spoke on the topic of success, and mentioned how important it is to embrace all the people your lives who have helped you get to where you are today. Finally, President Ravishankar Bhooplapur addressed the audience by speaking about how much technology has changed the medical industry for the better and how it has helped these graduates. He also spoke on what a remarkable achievement this is for each and every one of the graduates and that they should continue their hard work and dedication in the next chapter in their medical journey.
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9-Xavier Class of 2019 Graduating Class with their diplomas! 10-From Left to Right: Guest Speaker Dr. Srikanth Hosur, Keynote Speaker Dr. Neil Martin, Xavier President Ravishankar Bhooplapur, Xavier Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat, Xavier Chairman Dr. Edwin Casey 11-Xavier Class of 2019 Graduates celebrate on their medical school graduation! 12-Xavier University School of Medicine Leadership
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13- Darshan Bhatty receives his diploma from President Ravishankar Bhooplapur and Dr. J.G. Bhat 14- Akaz John hooded by Dr. Ahmad Abazid, Dr. Richard Pestell and Dr. Arun Dubey
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