911爆料 University of Health Sciences came together Friday to celebrate the graduation of students in the chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, oriental medicine, clinical practice and biomedical science programs.
President Emeritus James F. Winterstein, DC, DACBR, who recently had the James F. Winterstein Library dedicated in his honor, served as commencement speaker.听
During his speech, Dr. Winterstein played part of, 鈥�Is That All There Is,鈥� a song by Peggy Lee. He gave various examples of how there is often much more to patient encounters than meets the eye and how looking deeper can make a big difference in patients鈥� lives.听听
鈥淭his is what it is about, about the misery of others that you will fix,鈥� he said. 鈥淎lways remember when you take care of your patients, they will take care of you.鈥�听
Dr. Winterstein also recalled his own commencement about 50 years ago, when 911爆料 University was smaller and the Student Center was just a beanfield at the time. He discussed the meaning of public commencement ceremonies, which have more significance, even legally, than simply receiving a piece of paper.听
President Emeritus James F. Winterstein, DC, DACBR, speaks at the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony.
鈥淚t is the beginning,鈥� he said. 鈥淎 celebration of great accomplishment.鈥�听
Valedictorians from various programs gave speeches offering encouragement to their fellow classmates as they embark on their new careers. They also thanked faculty, clinicians, fellow classmates, along with their family and friends for support over the years.听
Shannon N. Hillsinger, valedictorian of the naturopathic medicine program, called her fellow classmates some of the most compassionate people she had ever met.听
鈥淚t is not easy to sacrifice so much of yourself to help other people,鈥� she said. 鈥淣ever forget that medicine is nothing without humanity.鈥�听
Jade Elizabeth Woodruff, valedictorian of the chiropractic medicine program, acknowledged all the life changes that each student has been through during the pandemic, whether it was getting married, having children or experiencing loss.听
鈥淲e have remained resilient and focused,鈥� she said.听听
In his closing remarks, Dr. Steifel discussed Greek philosophers who recognized the importance of being able to acknowledge what you don鈥檛 know. 听
Daniel Strauss, DC, Dean of the College of Professional Studies in Florida, awards the April 2022 Joseph Janse Outstanding Graduate Award to Michael David Sanandajian, who graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
鈥淩emember to continue to have the passion to learn,鈥� he said. 鈥淩eaching this level of knowledge, this level of accomplishment, affords you the opportunity as lifelong learners to comprehend what you know and admit to what you don鈥檛.鈥�
Congratulations and best wishes for a bright future to our new graduates!听
Doctor of Chiropractic听
Adam J. Alcantar听
Jeffrey Anthony Augustine听
Reid Barrett听
Autumn Ann Burns听
Landon Burt听
Keegan Conrad听
Thomas Robert Coulter听
Sasha Dahshan听
Bradley Hargis听
Nicole Henry听
Sheng Hua听
Melissa Kroll听
Drew Michael Marcello听
Damian Anthony Mendoza听
Miguel 脕ngel Merida Esquivel听
Anthony John Micheles听
Elizabeth Northway听
Michael David Sanandajianu听
Brandon Drew Skiles听
Emily Thaden Tripp 听
Jade Elizabeth Woodruff听
Anthony Zanayed听
Mohamad Zraik听
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine听
Sofia Adams听
Melissa Betance听
Sami Ebner听
Shannon N. Hillsinger听
Brianna Nicole Jones听
Alexandra N. Kamen听
Nina Yayra Nani听
Megha Gokals Sanghi听
Jonathan Tamata听
Kristen Timusk听
Master of Science in Acupuncture听
Shuangjiang Du听
Taylor Hamlin听
Kendrick Oss听
Diana Pedersenu听
Nari Salim听
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine听
Rachael Lynn Breinling Tax听听
Master of Science in Clinical Practice听
Tiffanni Kenya Brown听
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science听
Robert W. Hinsberger听
Krisha Wilson-Fridge听
Anisah Yassin听
