![]() ![]() “When I read through these names this morning, I had a moment,” Balser said. Steven Eskind, MD, was chosen by the students to lead them in the recitation of the Doctor of Medicine Oath.īalser recognized 11 emeriti faculty who “have served the university with distinction and deep abiding commitment to their fields.” They include: Kathryn Edwards, MD, professor of Pediatrics Thomas Golper, MD, professor of Medicine Raymond Hakim, MD, PhD, professor of Medicine David Head, MD, professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Harold Helderman, MD, professor of Medicine and of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Bonnie Miller, MD, professor of Medical Education and Administration Ann Price, MD, associate professor of Medical Education and Administration Stephen Raffanti, MD, MPH, professor of Medicine David Raiford, MD, professor of Medicine and Medical Education and Administration Cindy Vnencak-Jones, PhD, professor Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology and Elizabeth Weiner, PhD, professor of Biomedical Informatics. Aaron Shaver, MD, PhD, recipient of this year’s Shovel Award and deemed by medical students as their best teacher, read the names of graduates as they received their academic hoods and diplomas. (photo by Donn Jones)Īyesha Muhammad, MD, PhD, was named Founder’s Medalist for the School of Medicine. VUSM graduate Kaleel Hatten with his father, James Anthony Davis III. This year’s ceremony recognized 104 graduating MD and MD/PhD students in addition to eight Doctors of Audiology, two Masters of Deaf Education, 19 Masters of Science in speech-language pathology, eight Masters of Genetic Counseling, six Masters of Science in applied clinical informatics, seven Masters of Science in clinical investigation, five Masters of Medical Physics and 30 Masters of Public Health. “The duality of our culture, which celebrates our caring nature every bit as much as our relentless curiosity, is the biggest reason. ![]() “Vanderbilt has always felt like home to me,” continued Balser, who graduated from VUSM in 1990. I consider it a tremendous honor to welcome all of you into the prestigious community of Vanderbilt medical school alumni. This is my 15th year to graduate a medical class at Vanderbilt, and the sight never fails to spark my feelings of hope for the future. “After four years and a pandemic, it’s your turn to sit in these chairs, wearing these gowns. “What an amazing day this is,” Basler said. School of Medicine Founder’s Medalist Ayesha Muhammad, MD, PhD, with Dan Roden, MD, left, and Jeff Balser, MD, PhD. Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of School of Medicine, welcomed graduates, friends and families to Langford Auditorium. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine held its diploma awarding ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Friday, May 12. Medical School graduates set to begin health care journeys You don’t need to be a paying subscriber to comment, but you will need to register with either site to do so.School of Medicine graduate Sai Chennupati receives his academic hood from Amy Fleming, MD, MScHPE. (You can also discuss this at Substack or Patreon, if you prefer. ![]() Who are your favorite comics turned serious actors? Who has most memorably made such a transition? Pictured is, of course, perhaps one of the best-known examples: Tom Hanks, who was very funny early in his career in the sitcom Bosom Buddies (above right) and in movies such as Splash, and has gone to even bigger success and even more potent creative power as an actor in serious films such as Saving Private Ryan and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (above left). What great comic actors have turned out to be even better dramatic actors? This week’s Loaded Question is inspired by my Daily Stream post last week recommending the movie The Skeleton Twins, which features a stunningly powerful serious performance from previously exclusively comic actor Bill Hader. ![]()
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