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A little over two years ago, I stood in front of the @LoyolaStritch Class of 2026 as their M2 pathology instructor before heading to Michigan. Last week, I had the profound honor of returning to deliver their commencement address. Full circle in the best possible way.
I spoke to them about curiosity, wonder, resilience. About the bone marrow, of course (I promise it made sense).
I want them to remember that medicine is still sacred work. In a world moving faster and louder every day, I hope they protect the part of themselves that still pauses in awe at the privilege of caring for another human being.
To the Stritch School of Medicine Class of 2026: thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your journey, both then and now. Watching you cross that stage was a privilege I will never forget.
Never stop exploring.
youtu.be/JRSdL1LpDrg?si…
I spoke to them about curiosity, wonder, resilience. About the bone marrow, of course (I promise it made sense).
I want them to remember that medicine is still sacred work. In a world moving faster and louder every day, I hope they protect the part of themselves that still pauses in awe at the privilege of caring for another human being.
To the Stritch School of Medicine Class of 2026: thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your journey, both then and now. Watching you cross that stage was a privilege I will never forget.
Never stop exploring.
youtu.be/JRSdL1LpDrg?si…
www.youtube.com May 17, 2026 What an extraordinary full circle moment! A little over two years a... 
