UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix celebrates graduates
Abel De Castro, MD, can’t hide his excitement as Irene Alexandraki, MD, MPH, hoods him during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix celebrated its 13th commencement ceremony on May 8, 2023. Led by the traditional pipe and drum corps through the streets of downtown Phoenix, more than 70 medical students from the class of 2023 ‒ joined by faculty and leaders from the university ‒ entered the Arizona Financial Theatre to raucous cheers and applause from friends and family.
Guy L. Reed, MD, MS, dean of the College of Medicine – Phoenix, addressed the class of 2023 saying, “Today you stand before all of us and read aloud, for the world to hear, your class oath of commitment — your pledge to humanism, to promote health equity and justice for everyone, to pursue lifelong learning and to become exceptional physicians. You are committing to make the world a better and healthier place for everyone.”
Robert C. Robbins, MD, president of the University of Arizona, addressed the graduates, as well, stressing how proud the university was of their accomplishments. “You are entering a profession dedicated to service to others. It is an incredible calling, and I congratulate you on this achievement and for what you will go on to do,” he said.
To read more about the ceremony and see additional photos, please see the College of Medicine – Phoenix website.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 is led by a pipe and drum corps through the streets of downtown Phoenix to their commencement ceremony at the Arizona Financial Theatre.
(From left) University of Arizona College of Medicine –Phoenix Dean Guy Reed, MD, UArizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, and Senior Vice President for UArizona Health Sciences Michael D. Dake, MD, chat as they walk near the front of the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 procession through downtown Phoenix.
(From left) Rebia Niaz Khan, MD, Kylie Michelle Killian, MD, and Fathima Haseefa, MD, eagerly await the start of their College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Steven R. Brown, MD, professor of family community and preventive medicine, signals he is ready for the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony to begin.
Brittany Begaye, MD, is hooded by Glen T. Fogerty, PhD, associate dean of admissions and recruitment, during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Isiah Romo, MD, shouts out to the audience, “I did it mom, I did it,” as he is hooded during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Fathima Haseefa, MD, is presented with her hood by Irene Alexandraki, MD, MPH, during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Brittani Miller, MD, waves as she is hooded by Irene Alexandraki, MD, MPH, during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Kathleen Brite Hillis, MD, hoods Abigail R. Solorio, MD, a Primary Care Physician Scholar, during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Abigail Solorio, MD, a Primary Care Physician Scholar, hugs Glen T. Fogerty, PhD, MBA, associate dean of admissions and student services, during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Members of the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 recite their class oath during their commencement ceremony at the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix.
The newly conferred doctors from the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 celebrate as their commencement ceremony draws to a close.
Alden Miller, MD, hugs her brother Graham Miller, after the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Sorka Deeyor, MD, poses for a photo with (from left) his girlfriend, Niala Charles, and his parents Alio and Bari Deeyor, after the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
(From left) Alina Martinez, MD, and Tina Samsamshariat, MD, are all smiles as the celebrate the end of medical school during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Abel De Castro, MD, gives a big hug to Kelly Lynch, alumni/student relations manager for the College of Medicine – Phoenix, after the class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Tyler Carlson, MD, celebrates with his children (from left) Alex, Summer and JJ, after the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
Laurel Gieseke, MD, celebrates with her family after the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.
(From left) Mandi Conway, MD, Ophthalmology department chair, Guy L. Reed, MD, MS, dean of the College of Medicine – Phoenix, and Eric Reiman, MD, executive director of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and commencement speaker, pause for a photo during the College of Medicine – Phoenix class of 2023 commencement ceremony.