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KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Ryan Azarkhail, MD ’23

Dr. Ryan Azarkhail was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from Iranian-
European descent. Shaped by his love for his family and community,
he went on to attend the University of Central Florida where he
earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences. Before enrolling at
Ross University, Dr. Azarkhail spent 4 years working as a healthcare
recruiter. During that time, his passion for the community led him to
coach high school basketball, host food drives for the homeless
through the Broward Partnership, assist refugee families through the
Refugee Assistance Alliance program, and mentor middle school
students.
During his time in Basic and Clinical Sciences, championing the voice of the student body and serving the
RUSM community was always at the heart of his medical school journey. He served multiple leadership roles,
including CSGA Honor Council Senator, SGA Class Representative, Welcome Committee Member, IMF
Orientation member, CAAM-HP school reaccreditation committee member, and Student Ambassador.
However, his greatest achievement came when he was elected as the 2nd ever SGA President for the new
Barbados campus in May 2019. Lastly, he was selected as Student Commencement Speaker for May 2023
Graduation. Embodying the resilient, passionate, and enduring spirit of the RUSM community has and always
will be the greatest honor and privilege for Dr. Azarkhail. As of July 1st, he is currently in his first year of Internal
Medicine residency at Wellstar Kennestone in Marietta, GA.

"If I learned anything about succeeding in medical school, it's that it takes a village. The RUSM student body,
faculty, and advisors were that village for me."

MODIFIED OATH OF GENEVA

The Physician's Pledge
As a member of the medical profession:
I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;
The health and well-being of my patient will be my first consideration;
I will respect the autonomy and dignity of my patient;
I will maintain the utmost respect for human life;
I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin,
gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing
or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;
I will respect the secrets that are confided in me,
even after the patient has died;
I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity and
in accordance with good medical practice;
I will foster the honour and noble traditions of the medical profession;
I will give to my teachers, colleagues, and students the
respect and gratitude that is their due;
I will share my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and
the advancement of healthcare;
I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order
to provide care of the highest standard;
I will not use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and
civil liberties, even under threat;
I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honour.