On June 5, we have the immense joy and privilege of celebrating the convocation of the Class of 2025 — a remarkable group of learners who have reached an important milestone in their academic and professional journeys.
For our graduating students, this achievement represents years of dedication and resilience and a deep commitment to inquiry, innovation and service. We celebrate not only their academic accomplishments but also the character and determination that brought them to this moment. Graduating from a postsecondary program is never easy, and completing training amidst the complex realities of recent years makes this milestone all the more meaningful.
Regardless of where the next chapter lies — whether at the bedside, in the lab, in the community or in the classroom — it is the start of what we hope will be a lifelong journey of learning.
Medicine and science are evolving fields, and we must remain curious and open to growth, even — and especially — when we are most confident. With that comes the humility to recognize what we do not yet know, and the courage to ask hard questions.
Equally important is our responsibility to hold space for others. As clinicians, health professionals, researchers and educators, we will encounter people whose experiences, perspectives and identities may differ greatly from our own. It is our privilege to listen and learn with openness and it is our duty to lead with empathy and respect.
To the many faculty and staff, family and friends who have helped the Class of 2025 reach the stage of Convocation Hall: thank you for your tireless support and mentorship, and for shaping our learners into thoughtful, skilled and compassionate professionals.
On behalf of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, I offer my sincere congratulations to the Class of 2025. We look forward to watching your continued growth, and to seeing the many ways in which you will contribute to a better, more equitable world.
Lisa Robinson Dean, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Vice Provost, Relations with Health Care Institutions
