UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson honors 116 graduates
(From left front) Gabrielle Mintz, MD, Connor Vuong, MD, and Alex Maas, MD, ham it up as they walk to take a class photo after the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement at Centennial Hall on May 11, 2023.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson celebrated 116 new physicians during its 2023 spring convocation at Centennial Hall. The new doctors will begin residencies at 57 hospitals in 25 states.
“Your class witnessed the beginning of the pandemic with its inherent uncertainties, going from in-person learning to online almost overnight,” said Michael M.I. Abecassis, MD, MBA, dean of the college. “You had a front-row seat to tragic outcomes, but also to the wonders of medicine, from diagnosis to treatment. What a ride you’ve had!”
Degrees were conferred by University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, and Dean Abecassis administered the Hippocratic Oath to the graduates.
To read more about the ceremony and see additional photos, visit the College of Medicine – Tucson website.
(From left) Sanga Shir, MD, Isabel Gossler, MD, Jeenal Shah, MD, and Gabrielle Milillo, MD, celebrate in the staging area prior to the College of Medicine – Tucson’s commencement at Centennial Hall.
Catherine Sikora, MD, is hooded during the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement at Centennial Hall on May 11, 2023.
Ike Royal Chinyere, MD, is congratulated by University of President Robert C. Robbins, MD, after being hooded during the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement at Centennial Hall.
Smiles are contagious as Haley Furman, MD, is hooded by Elaine Situ-LaCasse, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine, during the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement at Centennial Hall on May 11, 2023.
(From left) Anthony McCoy, MD, is congratulated by Dean Michael M. I. Abecassis, MD, MBA, during the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement at Centennial Hall on May 11, 2023.
Tyler Edward Klee, MD, is hooded by Patricia Lebensohn, MD, professor of family and community medicine, during the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement at Centennial Hall.
Justin Boy Kaye, MD, pauses for a photo with Alice Min Simpkins, MD, FACEP, professor of emergency medicine and assistant dean for career development, after being hooded during the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement at Centennial Hall.
Megan Hauer, MD, is hooded by Colleen Cagno, MD, professor of family and community medicine, during the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement at Centennial Hall.
Efreim Joseph De la Cruz Morales, MD, is hooded by Tejal Parikh, MD, associate dean of admissions and associate professor of family and community medicine, during the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement at Centennial Hall.
Class of 2023 graduates recite the Hippocratic Oath as the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement draws to a close on May 11, 2023.
Sahib Purewal, MD and Kenzie Schaefer, MD, celebrate as they walk to have a class photo taken after the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement.
Students in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 cheer as a class photo is taken after their commencement ceremony.
Amrutha Doniparthi, MD, and Grant Collins, MD, congratulate each other outside of Centennial Hall after the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement.
Simeon Smith, MD, takes a selfie with his wife Laura (left) and sister-in-law Catherine Shapiro (right) after the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement.
Jeenal Shah, MD, celebrates with family and friends after the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement.
Jonathan Blohm, MD, is congratulated by George Fantry, MD, associate professor of medicine, after the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement.
(From left) Swati Chandra, MD, Smita Armstrong, MD, Gurkaran Singh, MD, and Ling Xie, MD, pause for a photograph after the College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023 commencement.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson class of 2023, along with faculty and university leadership, give the Arizona Wildcat sign as they take a class photo after their commencement on May 11, 2023.