Last weekend, the University of Chicago held its 539th Convocation Ceremony, where graduates from all divisions and schools marked the culmination of some of the most challenging and enriching years of their lives.
Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, AbbVie Foundation Distinguished Service Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of Medicine, and Dean for Oncology in the Biological Sciences Division, delivered the keynote address, encouraging students to work toward making the world a better place.
“It is precisely in moments like this, when our foundations feel unsteady, that we must recommit ourselves to excellence to forge a stronger future,” Odunsi said. “Right now, the world needs you. It needs your voice, your vision, and your courage to become advocates—not just for what is, but for what could be.”
Seventy PhD candidates across the BSD were recognized at a Divisional Academic Ceremony. After graduation, many PhD students will continue their academic careers in academic or government research positions or by returning to medical school; several others are pursuing careers in industry research, technology development, communications, policy and regulation, or business and commercialization.
Last week, the Pritzker School of Medicine held its own ceremony to individually recognize 87 graduating MD students, including 14 MD/PhD graduates. Most of the MD graduates are already preparing to continue their medical education in residency programs, including 20 who will undergo their residency at University of Chicago Medicine and pursue programs in various medical and surgical specialties.
As part of this year’s convocation ceremonies, several PhD and MD graduates received divisional and program awards for their research projects and scientific presentations.
Our CON alumnus Silas Busch received the PhD Program Awards for Best Overall Dissertation. Way to go!
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