00:00:07,474 --> 00:00:10,110 Good morning and welcome to everyone joining us 00:00:10,243 --> 00:00:12,679 for this occasion both near and far. 00:00:13,079 --> 00:00:17,017 The current pandemic serves as a vivid reminder of why each of our graduates 00:00:17,150 --> 00:00:20,754 has pursued this path to become a physician to serve our communities 00:00:20,987 --> 00:00:22,756 especially in times of urgent need. 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:26,393 A handful of today's graduates completed their requirements early, 00:00:26,559 --> 00:00:30,563 so they could be available to start their residency early if asked to do so. 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:33,299 Others volunteered to find protective equipment, 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:35,969 helped feed our local health care community or support 00:00:36,169 --> 00:00:38,471 the local Virginia Department of Health Office. 00:00:38,738 --> 00:00:42,809 Each of you in your efforts over the last four years have exemplified Virginia 00:00:42,909 --> 00:00:45,478 Tech's motto of Ut Prosim - That I May Serve. 00:00:45,678 --> 00:00:49,816 I'm confident you will continue that embodiment throughout your careers. 00:00:50,750 --> 00:00:54,187 As the current pandemic shows, physician thought leadership 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:58,625 is in high demand and you are ready but not the original way we planned 00:00:58,792 --> 00:01:00,226 to honor the Class of 2020. 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:04,464 We are grateful to have this opportunity to celebrate each graduate today. 00:01:04,697 --> 00:01:07,801 Every graduating class from our school is special, 00:01:08,001 --> 00:01:11,638 but you the seventh class have been particularly high achievers. 00:01:11,971 --> 00:01:16,209 You were chosen for more than 4,600 applicants which set a new application record, 00:01:16,376 --> 00:01:18,645 nearly triple the inaugural class. 00:01:19,212 --> 00:01:22,749 Each of you came with strong academic and research credentials. 00:01:22,982 --> 00:01:26,853 Now, you will go forth to achieve wonderful things in your careers. 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:30,557 In doing so, you will serve as ambassadors who build the reputation 00:01:30,690 --> 00:01:33,693 that is consistent with our vision of the Virginia Tech Carilion 00:01:33,793 --> 00:01:37,964 School of Medicine as a research-intensive school developing future thought leaders. 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:40,967 We applaud your recent success in the 2020 match. 00:01:41,167 --> 00:01:44,871 When every one of you batch successfully in the first round to outstanding 00:01:45,038 --> 00:01:49,409 residency programs in prestigious medical centers across the United States. 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:53,179 This achievement has set the bar very high for future classes. 00:01:53,546 --> 00:01:57,750 Congratulations on a successful culmination of your four years of study. 00:01:58,051 --> 00:01:59,419 We are very proud of you. 00:01:59,719 --> 00:02:03,756 I present to you the 45 members of the Class of 2020, 00:02:03,890 --> 00:02:07,560 recipients of the degree doctor of medicine whose names 00:02:07,760 --> 00:02:11,264 will be read by senior dean for student affairs Dr. Aubrey Knight 00:02:11,397 --> 00:02:14,400 and are set to begin their journey as physicians. 00:02:15,568 --> 00:02:18,538 Dr. Malek Hocine Bouzaher. 00:02:20,673 --> 00:02:23,409 Dr. Anisha Reddy Chada. 00:02:25,645 --> 00:02:27,147 Dr. Judy Chen. 00:02:30,650 --> 00:02:33,186 Dr. Lindsey Jane Dove. 00:02:35,788 --> 00:02:38,558 Dr. Soleille Dorothy Everest. 00:02:40,326 --> 00:02:42,829 Dr. Brendon Michael Fusco. 00:02:45,431 --> 00:02:48,168 Dr. Susan Linda Giampalmo. 00:02:50,637 --> 00:02:52,805 Dr. Adam Ezra Goode. 00:02:55,341 --> 00:02:58,611 Dr. Jeffrey Archer Kessna Henry. 00:03:00,613 --> 00:03:03,316 Dr. Caleb Devon Hubbard. 00:03:05,852 --> 00:03:07,654 Dr. Darlon Jan. 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:12,959 Dr. Awaiz Ali Khan. 00:03:15,428 --> 00:03:17,530 Dr. Margaret Elizabeth Kneifel. 00:03:20,567 --> 00:03:23,169 Dr. Christopher David Liao. 00:03:25,972 --> 00:03:28,741 Dr. Tom Xi Zuo Liu. 00:03:30,510 --> 00:03:34,280 Dr. Rosemary Theresa Meerscheidt Mallonée. 00:03:35,715 --> 00:03:38,618 Dr. Justine Elise McGiboney. 00:03:40,820 --> 00:03:42,855 Dr. Sanaz Monjazeb. 00:03:45,592 --> 00:03:47,827 Dr. Sol C. Moon. 00:03:50,430 --> 00:03:53,700 Dr. Robert James Nicholson, Jr. 00:03:56,236 --> 00:03:58,638 Dr. Ashley Marie Nyitray. 00:04:00,406 --> 00:04:02,909 Dr. Stephen Thomas Owen. 00:04:05,878 --> 00:04:08,548 Dr. Hannah Maureen Palmerton. 00:04:11,017 --> 00:04:12,352 Dr. Dan Park. 00:04:15,588 --> 00:04:18,291 Dr. Jay Jaykrushna Patel. 00:04:20,159 --> 00:04:23,263 Dr. Harsh Harsukh Patolia. 00:04:25,732 --> 00:04:28,835 Dr. Steve Siyuan Qian. 00:04:31,137 --> 00:04:34,173 Dr. Mustafa Nawroz Rasheed. 00:04:35,975 --> 00:04:38,411 Dr. Cody Gray Roberts. 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:42,815 Dr. Mercedes Robinson. 00:04:46,052 --> 00:04:49,322 Dr. Jean Michael Garcia Sabile. 00:04:51,858 --> 00:04:53,893 Dr. Simran Sandhu. 00:04:56,496 --> 00:04:59,432 Dr. Brian Fabian Saway. 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:03,870 Dr. Don Benthall Scarboro. 00:05:06,239 --> 00:05:07,974 Dr. Farah Shah. 00:05:10,877 --> 00:05:13,279 Dr. Mira Tess Tanenbaum. 00:05:15,615 --> 00:05:18,151 Dr. Jordan Daniel Taylor. 00:05:20,586 --> 00:05:23,222 Dr. Albert Yi-Que Truong. 00:05:25,491 --> 00:05:27,760 Dr. Lena Manning Turkheimer. 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:32,699 Dr. Benjamin S. Walker. 00:05:35,401 --> 00:05:37,837 Dr. Tyler Davis Willson. 00:05:40,273 --> 00:05:42,508 Dr. Abigail Rose Winn. 00:05:45,411 --> 00:05:47,347 Dr. Melika Zarei. 00:05:51,851 --> 00:05:53,453 Ladies and gentlemen and Dean Learman, 00:05:53,619 --> 00:05:56,489 I present to you the members of the Class of 2020, 00:05:56,856 --> 00:05:58,958 recipients of the degree, Doctor of Medicine, 00:05:59,092 --> 00:06:01,694 from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.