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Graduating students lead a procession into the Commencement ceremony at Mayo Clinic

2024 Commencement details announced: Dates, speakers, and more

Commencement ceremonies are quickly approaching for M.D. and Ph.D. students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota. Learn more about event dates, times, speakers, and more.

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Mother follows in daughter’s footsteps to become pharmacy technician at Mayo Clinic

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Katie DeWitt and her mother, Cheryl DeWitt, have more than a last name in common. Both have followed the same career path — pharmacy technicians at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

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Ph.D. graduates share experience tackling heart disease research in Mayo Clinic laboratories
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Ph.D. graduates share experience tackling heart disease research in Mayo Clinic laboratories

June 4, 2024

Damian Di Florio, Ph.D. and Danielle Beetler, Ph.D., 2024 graduates of Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, share their experiences in translational research as members of a cardiovascular disease lab at Mayo Clinic.

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Celebrating diverse leaders at Mayo Clinic for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Celebrating diverse leaders at Mayo Clinic for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 30, 2024

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month during the month of May reflects on the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have played in our shared history. The Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mayo Clinic shines a light on Mayo Clinic leaders who share that heritage.

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The future is now: Graduates awarded M.D., master’s, Ph.D. degrees at Mayo Clinic commencement
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The future is now: Graduates awarded M.D., master’s, Ph.D. degrees at Mayo Clinic commencement

May 23, 2024

Over the past week, Mayo Clinic celebrated the achievements of new physicians and scientists at graduation ceremonies in Florida, Arizona and Minnesota.

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Shalyn Fullerton: Finding inspiration and support in role models, mentors, family, friends
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Shalyn Fullerton: Finding inspiration and support in role models, mentors, family, friends

May 17, 2024

Shalyn Fullerton, a graduating medical student from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Florida, shares the significance of role models and support from family and friends throughout her medical school experience, and how her education at Mayo Clinic has shaped her future.

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Speaking from experience: Mayo alumni to deliver keynotes at commencement ceremonies
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Speaking from experience: Mayo alumni to deliver keynotes at commencement ceremonies

May 16, 2024

Keynote speakers at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science commencement ceremonies will discuss the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing uncertainty, and finding purpose in creating a community. Ceremonies will be held in Arizona, Florida, and Rochester over the next week.

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Zack Aibaidula: Reflecting on the journey from shepherd to neurosurgeon-scientist
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Zack Aibaidula: Reflecting on the journey from shepherd to neurosurgeon-scientist

May 15, 2024

When Abudumijiti (Zack) Aibaidula walks across the stage to receive his Ph.D. at Mayo Clinic's commencement ceremony, he will mark the next stage in a remarkable educational journey. He shares his story and deep gratitude to Mayo Clinic and the mentors who have helped shape his career.

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JR Smith: Driven to educate and mentor future generations
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JR Smith: Driven to educate and mentor future generations

May 13, 2024

Graduating medical student, JR Smith, shares his medical school journey on the Youtube channel, Evolving Medic. Learn more about how his passion for education, mentorship, and equity has shaped his medical journey.

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Funmi Adeleye: Aspiring to make an impact on health disparities
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Funmi Adeleye: Aspiring to make an impact on health disparities

May 10, 2024

Learn more about Funmi Adeleye, 2024 graduate of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, as she reflects on her past, her medical education at Mayo Clinic, and her aspirations for the future.

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Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D.: Making discoveries in immunology and cancer
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Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D.: Making discoveries in immunology and cancer

May 8, 2024

As Joanina Gicobi, Ph.D., nears the end of her research education and graduates this May, she shares her research journey, lessons she learned along the way, and hopes for the future.

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Mayo Clinic researchers improve global health by listening to immigrant communities in our own backyard
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Mayo Clinic researchers improve global health by listening to immigrant communities in our own backyard

April 25, 2024

Global health can mean going to other countries. But there's a global village "in our backyard in Rochester," says Irene Sia, M.D. She and colleagues are working to understand the needs of immigrant populations, partnering with their communities.

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