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Letter to Graduates

Dear Graduates,
Dear Class of 2022,
Letter to Graduates
Today marks the end of medical school, but the beginning of your life as a physician. Congratulations!
Congratulations to you all, our graduating class of 2020, and welcome to the Ross University
You have worked hard to earn the privilege of becoming a physician and this is a time to honor yourself
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and embrace your passions.
Dear Graduates,
There are few moments in your life such as this one. Today is a day to recognize and acknowledge
We each have familiar stories detailing our individual medical journeys. It can be a long, bumpy, and
the tremendous effort that you have made to achieve this remarkable goal. It is a time to reflect on
Congratulations to you all, our graduating class of 2020, and welcome to the Ross University
sometimes lonely road, but resiliency is essential.
the choices that brought you here. To hold space for both the challenging and exciting moments
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throughout your journey. It is also an occasion to thank all the people in your world who supported
As a proud Ross graduate and president of the Alumni Association, we welcome you to the esteemed
There are few moments in your life such as this one. Today is a day to recognize and acknowledge
you every step of the way. Today is truly a day of celebration. You deserve it.
the tremendous effort that you have made to achieve this remarkable goal. It is a time to reflect on
group of 15,000+ alumni that are waiting to welcome you into open arms.
the choices that brought you here. To hold space for both the challenging and exciting moments
This graduating class is unique in many ways. Together you experienced first-hand, the
My first and most important piece of advice is to take time now to reflect on and celebrate your
throughout your journey. It is also an occasion to thank all the people in your world who supported
devastating effects of hurricane Maria. You were relocated and thrusted into a new learning
achievements. Be proud of what you have accomplished, and excited for the opportunities ahead.
you every step of the way. Today is truly a day of celebration. You deserve it.
environment, multiple times. And now, you are about to graduate from medical school in the
The experience and support of the Alumni Association will help you to create connections all over the
This graduating class is unique in many ways. Together you experienced first-hand, the
middle of a global pandemic outbreak, the likes of which have not been seen for over a century.
US and around the world. The energy and enthusiasm you experience during residency will help you
devastating effects of hurricane Maria. You were relocated and thrusted into a new learning
Your ability to focus and persevere under extraordinary circumstances will serve you well. The
embrace the art and science of healing and provide compassionate care for your patients.ool in the
environment, multiple times. And now, you are about to graduate from medical sch
adaptability and resiliency you have demonstrated will be invaluable in your tomorrow.
middle of a global pandemic outbreak, the likes of which have not been seen for over a century.
You will form a special bond with other alumni based on your shared triumphs, victories, and obstacles.
Tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow you begin the next part of your journey. There will be new
Your ability to focus and persevere under extraordinary circumstances will serve you well. The
As president, this year I am focusing on maintaining that bond by supporting both our collective alumni
adaptability and resiliency you have demonstrated will be invaluable in your tomorrow.
challenges, new exciting moments and a renewed effort to reach your next goal. As you ready
efforts and the medical students following in our footsteps.
yourself for residency, your relationship with the Ross University School of Medicine changes. You
Tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow you begin the next part of your journey. There will be new
are now a member of the Alumni Association and are instantly a part of a global network of highly
As we look to the future, our mission is to help advance the interest of our alumni, to support current
challenges, new exciting moments and a renewed effort to reach your next goal. As you ready
skilled, intelligent, and compassionate physicians.
yourself for residency, your relationship with the Ross University School of Medicine changes. You
medical students on their journey to becoming physicians, and to provide opportunities for alumni to
are now a member of the Alumni Association and are instantly a part of a global network of highly
connect with each other. Active engagement in the Alumni Association is an easy and effective way to
The Alumni Association will be an invaluable resource for you as you continue on your journey.
skilled, intelligent, and compassionate physicians.
ensure our association remains strong.
For nearly four decades, the Association has fostered and continues to grow a network of Alumni
The Alumni Association will be an invaluable resource for you as you continue on your journey.
members who take great pride in being Ross University School of Medicine graduates. Through
Alumni support and vision make us the wonderful institution we are, and the enthusiasm and
For nearly four decades, the Association has fostered and continues to grow a network of Alumni
our programs and events, we aim to provide opportunities to forge strong relationships among
participation of our more than 15,000 alumni are integral to shaping and realizing our goals. We are
members who take great pride in being Ross University School of Medicine graduates. Through
alumni, students, faculty and friends.
excited for you to be a part of this amazing group of individuals.
our programs and events, we aim to provide opportunities to forge strong relationships among
alumni, students, faculty and friends.
I encourage you to be active in the Alumni Association through both participation in events and
Communication is vital for a robust relationship between alumni and their alma mater. I encourage
programs, and also through the many ways to volunteer. For more details on what the Alumni
I encourage you to be active in the Alumni Association through both participation in events and
you to visit the alumni website at https://medical.rossu.edu/alumni/stay-connected to ensure
Association can provide you and how you can get involved, please contact the Office of Alumni
programs, and also through the many ways to volunteer. For more details on what the Alumni
your contact information is updated. This is where you can learn about upcoming Ross University
Association can provide you and how you can get involved, please contact the Office of Alumni
Relations or visit our website at https://medical.rossu.edu/alumni/.
School of Medicine alumni events to connect with other members, get the latest in RUSM news, as well
Relations or visit our website at https://medical.rossu.edu/alumni/.
as other valuable information.
As Alumni members, we are ambassadors of our alma mater, strengthening its reputation with
As Alumni members, we are ambassadors of our alma mater, strengthening its reputation with
all of our collective professional achievements and accolades. I invite you to continue the Ross
Medicine is the greatest profession that exists. Through your education, training, and interactions, you
all of our collective professional achievements and accolades. I invite you to continue the Ross
University School of Medicine legacy as an educational leader through your active participation as
will have the ability to heal the minds, bodies, and spirits of others. Congratulations to the class of 2022!
University School of Medicine legacy as an educational leader through your active participation as
an Alumni Association member. Tomorrow marks the start of the next chapter in your story. But
an Alumni Association member. Tomorrow marks the start of the next chapter in your story. But
To find more information or to get involved with the RUSM (Ross University School of Medicine) Alumni
for today, let me once more give you enthusiastic congratulations.
for today, let me once more give you enthusiastic congratulations.
Association, visit our website, or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at rusmalumni@rossu.edu.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Panagiotis (Taki) Galanopoulos, MD MSc FAAFP CCFP
Panagiotis (Taki) Galanopoulos, MD MSc FAAFP CCFP
Jessica Shepherd,
Welcome to our Alumni Family
President, Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Association
President, Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Association
MD, MBA, FACOG
Class of ‘05 Class of 2022
President of Alumni Council
Welcome to our
rusmalumni@rossu.edu
754-707-5549
Welcome to our rusmalumni@rossu.edu 754-707-5549
Alumni Family
Alumni Family @RUSMalumni @RossMedAlumni
Class of 2020
Class of 2020 @RUSMalumni @RossMedAlumni
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