Taking the Oath of Hippocrates during Convocation

A Salute to the Class of 2009

The class of 2009, consisting of 139 members, is now training in 110 programs at 72 hospitals in 24 states. The medical school and alumni association provided a fitting finale to their medical school educations with a series of celebrations during the months of March and May.

Classmates learned the locations of their training during an elaborate Match Day program on March 19 in Davidge Hall, followed by a luncheon with family and faculty.

On May 14—the day before graduation—distinguished graduates were invited to the M&T Bank Pavilion of the Hippodrome Theater for the scholarship and awards breakfast. This special event was created in 2007, removing the presentations from pre-commencement convocation.

The medical school broke from recent tradition this year, opting to stage convocation in the Key Ballroom of the new Baltimore Hilton Hotel. The location simplified travel arrangements for graduates, family, and faculty, as both convocation and commencement (at the First Mariner Arena) were within walking distance from campus.

Above: Shavonne Massey is heading to New York University for child neurology At Right: Virginia Commonwealth University is the site of Poornima Vanguri’s general surgery training.

Photos by Mark Teske & Richard Lippenholz