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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Senior
Honors
Convocation
Class of 2021
From the Deans
We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you success and happiness as you enter the next
stage of your professional lives. You are talented and will contribute greatly to the health and well
being of society. While students in the College of Medicine, you have grown in knowledge and
skill, and have matured into physicians. The College has tried to keep pace, growing both better and
larger. Our hope is that you will hone your skills, maintain your sense of wonder and compassion,
embark on a career dedicated to lifelong learning, meet the needs of your patients first, and continue
to enjoy this wonderful profession of medicine. Congratulations and good luck.
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HONORS CONVOCATION
Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Graham, M.D.
Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA
Chancellor, UAMS
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Westfall, M.D.
Dean, College of Medicine
Executive Vice Chancellor, UAMS
Address to the Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsey Sward, M.D.
Assistant Professor of OB/Gyn
Response from the Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reid Shelton
Class 2021 Vice President
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND GIFTS
• Golden Apple Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica S. Cannon
Senior Education Program Manager
Four awards will be presented, two to the outstanding teachers in the preclinical years, as selected by vote of the current freshman
and sophomore medical students, and two to the outstanding teachers in the clinical years, as selected by vote of the current junior
and senior medical students.
• Resident of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Paul Drake
Department of Neurology
• Recognition of College of Medicine Academic Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Tariq, M.D.
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Professor of Internal Medicine
Student Awards from the College of Medicine:
• Faculty Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh
Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the full-time faculty, is the single most outstanding student for the full
four-year period of study. Criteria include scholarship, inquiry, initiative, leadership, ethical standards, and other personal
qualifications.
• Senior Buchanan Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh
Awarded to a top student in the senior year as determined by vote of the class, using a roster of candidates with superior
academic achievement.
• Winston K. Shorey Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zain Alfanek
Awarded to the graduating senior who, in the view of classmates, most closely reflects the qualities of an ideal physician in such
characteristics as compassion, warmth and kindness.
• Roberts Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandi Mize
Awarded to the graduating senior with the highest scholastic grade point average for the full four years of medical school.
4Student Awards from Departments and Groups:
• Marie Wilson Howells Medical Student Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Hunter
Awarded by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science to a senior student who has performed at the highest level in
the Department over the four-year curriculum.
• Richard V. Ebert Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zain Alfanek
Awarded by the Department of Internal Medicine to a senior student who has been a superior student in internal medicine and
who shows promise of making significant contributions to medicine in the future.
• Susan Campbell Rector Memorial Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Frankowski
Awarded to the most outstanding senior female medical student who has chosen obstetrics and gynecology for a medical career.
• Family Practice Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jasmine McKissick
Awarded by the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine to a senior student for special achievement.
• George F. Stroope Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Augustus Ramey
Presented annually to a senior student pursuing a career in pediatrics at UAMS who achieved the highest academic
standing in pediatrics during their junior year
• Excellence in Public Health Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moriah Holloway
Awarded from the U.S. Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory to honor medical students who are public
health champions.
• Richard J. Webber Research Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh
Presented to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of Pathology, has performed in an
outstanding fashion in research during medical school.
• SNMA Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ansley Scott
Awarded by the Student National Medical Association to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement.
• Tricia Edstrom UAMS Northwest Award for Academic Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Wilson
Given to the UAMS Northwest senior student who, according to peers and preceptors, made the greatest academic contribution
while training at the UAMS Northwest campus.
5Alpha Omega Alpha Honors in Research 2021 Allison Marie Schneider
Honor Society Muhammad Akef Abu-Rmaileh Amy Patricia Scott
Muhammad Akef Abu-Rmaileh Sinthia Jahan Alam Alaina Renee Smith
Olivia Campbell Brasher Zain Alfanek Elias Quade Smith
Kaitlynn Elizabeth Butler Adam Jackson Angel Griffin Thomas Sonaty
Katherine Jean Caid Nicholas John Baltz Dave Umesh Soni
Amanda Catherine Ederle George Barnes Bloom II Jordan Elise Spencer
Morgan AlleaBelle Gongola Jace Caleb Bradshaw Katie Tomlyn Stahler
Jared Tucker Gowen Olivia Campbell Brasher Bradley Jarrett Stone
Charles Hunter Kaitlynn Elizabeth Butler Emily Kathryn Tharp
Courtney Jane Hunter Katherine Jean Caid Kevin Thomas
Brianna Katherine Klucher Gregory Scott Corwin Tyler Christian Thompson
Justin Michael Klucher Arhita Dasgupta Hunter Dean Vines
Victoria Ly Melissa Brooke Eckes Wesley Russell White
Jackson Edward Massanelli Amanda Catherine Ederle Jonathan Kouloubis Williamson
Brandi Michelle Mize Brittany A. Flippo Connor K. Wilson
Austin Grant Morgan Sara Rose Frankowski Courtney Nicole Wright
Madison Brooks Morris Annlee-Taylor E. Glass-Hicks Jesse Daniel Young
Dmitry Nedosekin Morgan AlleaBelle Gongola
Adam John Neuhouser Jared Tucker Gowen Honors in Finance
Danica Angela Cabantac Ordonez Joshua Noland Hagood Jared Tucker Gowen
Katelyn Mackenzie Ragland Caitlin Hirsh Alixandra Marie Hunzicker
Emily Reiners Moriah Nicole Hollaway Austin Smith Ivy
Michael Blake Richardson Courtney Jane Hunter Carole Frances Jennings
Jennifer Elizabeth Saccente Michelle Lan Huynh Victoria Ly
Sehrish Sardar William Shelton Hyatt Joel Wiley McGowan
Amy Patricia Scott Austin Smith Ivy Anjali Ajaykumar Patel
Griffin Thomas Sonaty Carole Frances Jennings Hunter Augustus Ramey
Connor K. Wilson Brianna Katherine Klucher Christopher Curtis Randall
Courtney Nicole Wright Justin Michael Klucher Michael Blake Richardson
Victoria Ly Dave Umesh Soni
Ryan Stewart MacLeod
Spencer Joseph Taylor
Spencer Presley McClure
Joel Wiley McGowan
Brandi Michelle Mize Honors in Global Health and
Madison Brooks Morris Community Service
Dmitry Nedosekin Brittany A. Flippo
Adam John Neuhouser Joel Wiley McGowan
John Corbin Norton Hunter Augustus Ramey
Patrick Evans O’Brien Jennifer Elizabeth Saccente
Danica Angela Cabantac Ordonez Laney Alise Sideroff
Kelsey Parks Tyler Christian Thompson
Anjali Ajaykumar Patel
Merry Margaret Peckham Honors in Pediatrics
Anthony Alexander Privratsky
Katelyn Mackenzie Ragland Morgan Jane Bridgforth
Hunter Augustus Ramey Jessie Rianne Little
Christopher Curtis Randall Emily Reiners
Michael Blake Richardson Jennifer Elizabeth Saccente
Alexander Jonathan Rivas Jordyn Kathleen Radke Wolfe
Tyler Kristopher Rose
Sehrish Sardar
6• Hooding of the Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Tariq, M.D.
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Professor of Internal Medicine
Steven Mckee, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Administration of the
Oath of Hippocrates
I do solemnly swear by all those things I hold most sacred that I will lead my life and practice this art in
uprightness and honor; That I will be loyal to the practice of medicine and just and generous to its members;
That into whatsoever house I shall enter, it shall be for the good of the sick to the utmost of my power,
holding myself far aloof from wrong, from corruption, from the tempting of others to vice; That I will
exercise my art solely for the betterment and cure of my patients and will give no drug, perform no operation,
for a criminal purpose even if solicited, far less suggest it; That whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of
men and women which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep inviolably secret. If I be true to this oath, may
a full life and good repute be ever my fortune; with the respect of all good persons, in all times. But should I
trespass and violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot!
Recessional
Will the audience please remain seated during the recessional
Assisting with Honors Convocation
Award Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica S. Cannon
7Class Officers
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Standiford
Vice Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin Ivy
Reid Shelton
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brianna Klucher
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Walls
“To prevent disease, to relieve suffering and to heal the sick –
this is our work.”
Sir William Osler
Chosen Specialties
Anesthesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Orthopaedic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Child Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Otolaryngology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Emergency Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Family Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Physical Med/Rehab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Medicine-Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Radiology-Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Medicine-Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Surgery - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Neurosurgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Surgery - Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Obstetrics-Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Surgery-Vascular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ophthalmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Transitional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Urology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Number of residencies out of state.................................. 86
Number of residencies in Arkansas................................. 87
8College of Medicine Academic Houses
The COM Academic House program was established in 2016 in an effort to promote student success and wellness,
and strengthen faculty-student relationships. UAMS has created 7 academic houses, which include medical students
and faculty, who spend time mentoring, sharing ideas and enjoying each other’s company. The Houses are named
after luminaries who contributed to improving the health of Arkansans:
The Lowe House
Dr. Betty Ann Lowe developed Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock (Pulaski County) into a nationally
known, competitive hospital by acting as an advocate, enlisting the help of a famous family, procuring state funding,
and adding new, innovative departments. In addition to being a prominent figure in Arkansas pediatrics, she became
the first Arkansan to become a pediatric rheumatologist. She was a fierce advocate for children and an inspiring
mentor for our students.
The Beall House
Ms. Ruth Olive Beall was superintendent of Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Home from 1934 to 1961. She
was largely responsible for the hospital’s survival during the financial difficulties of the Great Depression and
for its expansion and improvement in the following years. Beall was concerned not only for people who suffered
from tuberculosis but also for people who lived in poverty. At her own expense, she provided toothbrushes and
toothpaste to children she met while traveling to rural schools throughout the county and taught children how to
use them.
The Tank House
Dr. Patrick Tank received his Ph.D. in anatomy at the University of Michigan. He joined the College of
Medicine faculty in 1978. Dr. Tank rose through the ranks of what is now the Department of Neurobiology and
Developmental Sciences. He directed the Medical Gross Anatomy course and the Anatomical Gift Program for
27 years. More than 4,000 future physicians studied the intricacies of the human body with Dr. Tank, benefiting
tremendously from his expertise and his passion for teaching. He received numerous teaching awards. He was a
pioneer in web-based medical education in the 1990s. More recently, Dr. Tank was internationally known as the
editor of three editions of “Grant’s Dissector.”
The Abernathy House
Dr. Robert S. Abernathy has been called the “ultimate university citizen” by UAMS leaders and colleagues in
appreciation of nearly 50 years of service to the campus. Abernathy, along with his wife, Dr. Rosalind Abernathy,
arrived in 1957, when he was recruited from the University of Minnesota to the Department of Internal Medicine.
Ten years later he was named department Chairman, a post he held for a decade. Dr. Abernathy directed the
Division of Infectious Diseases after his term as Chairman, and he retired in 2002. In honor of Dr. Abernathy’s
dedication to Internal Medicine, the Arkansas Chapter of the American College of Physicians named its annual
laureate award after the highly respected physician and leader. Dr. Abernathy trained many of the state’s physicians,
educators and leaders in internal medicine and public health with warmth, kindness and compassion.
9College of Medicine Academic Houses
The Ish House
George William Stanley Ish was a prominent Black physician in Little Rock (Pulaski County) who cared for citizens
of the capital city and overcame much adversity to achieve his position in this state. He graduated from Harvard
Medical School and was instrumental in founding both United Friends Hospital and the J. E. Bush Memorial
Hospital, primary centers for the medical care of black patients. He was also largely responsible for the inception of
the McRae Memorial Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Alexander, the state’s separate black sanatorium. He served as a
staff member at predominantly white hospitals in Little Rock. Physicians of all races held him in the highest regard
for his vision, his compassion and tenacity.
The Compton House
Neil Ernest Compton of Bentonville (Benton County) was a physician of obstetrics by profession and a
conservationist by avocation. He is widely recognized as the founder of the Ozark Society to Save the Buffalo
River, which he and his associates initiated in 1962, at a meeting in Fayetteville (Washington County). Today, it is
known as the Ozark Society, Inc. Its original goal was to stop the construction of two proposed U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers dams on the Buffalo River. Dr. Compton was passionate advocate for preserving the beauty of our state.
The Bruce House
Dr. Thomas A. Bruce served as Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine (COM), Inaugural Dean (Dean pro tem)
of the College of Public Health (COPH) and Dean pro tem of the Clinton School of Public Service. He also served
as the first Director of the COPH Office of Community-based Public Health. Those at UAMS and in the greater
medical and public health community who were fortunate to know Dr. Bruce remember him as a true friend,
champion and visionary. Dr. Bruce has been described as a truly unique and wonderful “renaissance man” who had
unbounded compassion. He was not only known for his leadership and philanthropy, but his wise words, kindness
and humility.
10Sinthia Jahan Alam
Thank you to my family, friends, and
mentors for all their support, with
a special thanks to my husband,
parents, father and mother-in-law,
mamoni, and cousins; I could not
have done it without their love and
College of Medicine encouragement. I would also like to
thank all my mentors especially Dr.
Lanza, Dr. Winter, Dr. Tariq, and Dr.
Class of 2021 Mizell. I would not have made it very
far without their guidance.
U Arkansas COM, Internal Medicine, LITTLE
ROCK, AR
Mouad Abdulrahim
“I would like to thank my family, my Zain Alfanek
friends, my educators, my supporters, I am incredibly grateful today and
and even my haters. Without them every day for my parents and my
I would not have gotten this far. brother Zee who are my rocks on
Medical school has been an arduous this journey. I am so fortunate to
journey, but I would do it all over have the unwavering support of my
again without second thought. See community, near and far. Thank
You, Space Cowboy “ you to my friends and mentors at
Baptist Health, Transitional, UAMS who continuously inspired and
NLR, AR encouraged me. It is empowering to
be celebrating this day with my UAMS
Suzanne Nader Abou-Diab family, knowing that they will be fierce
I am deeply appreciative for the patient advocates wherever they land.
unwavering support of my parents. Brown Univ/Rhode Island Hosp, Internal Medicine,
I can never give enough thanks PROVIDENCE, RI
for the love and encouragement
you’ve given me throughout my life, Mary Allison Andrews
especially these 4 years. Thank you There are countless family, friends,
to Farhan for being my biggest fan, coaches, teachers, and mentors to
as well as my siblings and friends thank for supporting and encouraging
who each played a role in uplifting me over the years: I wish that I could
me during this journey. You all have fit them all here! However, I would
encouraged me through the hard times and celebrated the like to express my gratitude to my
achievements along the way. wonderful parents, Mark and Pam
U Arkansas COM, Phys Medicine & Rehab, LITTLE Andrews, for instilling a love for
ROCK, AR God and people within me. Thank
you also to my kind and caring
Muhammad Akef Abu-Rmaileh husband, Winston Sizemore, for being my constant friend and
I would like to thank my family and encourager throughout this journey
friends for all of their support during Forrest General Hospital, Family Medicine,
medical school. I could not have HATTIESBURG, MS
done it without their love, kindness,
and encouragement. I would also Adam Jackson Angel
like to thank all of my mentors that I want to thank all my friends and
helped guide and shape me into family who have supported me during
the physician I will become; I could medical school and the many years
not have made it far without their beforehand. A very special thank you
guidance. to my parents, Uncle Whit, Zachary,
U Texas Southwestern Med Sch, Internal and Mary Carol who are always there
Medicine, DALLAS, TX for me when I need them. I also want
to thank my wonderful mentors at
UAMS. I am looking forward to this
next phase in my life
Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine, ST
LOUIS, MO
11Jackson Gordon Arnold George Barnes Bloom II
Tripler Army Medical Center, “Thank you to Mom, Dad, and Mark
Transitional, HONOLULU, HI for being an endless source of love
and support. Thank you to Alyssa
for your love, support, patience,
and understanding during my final
years of school. Thank you to
Tyler, Jacob, Jesse, Justin, and
Turners for the much-needed times
of respite. Finally, thank you to Dr.
David Jacks for your guidance and
Nicholas John Baltz mentorship. I am honored to serve
My eternal gratitude extends to the the People of Arkansas in the years to come.”
myriad people who have made my U Arkansas COM, Internal Medicine, LITTLE
journey possible. I cherish my family ROCK, AR
for their lifelong support, guidance,
and encouragement. I will always Jace Caleb Bradshaw
remember my mentors who selflessly Everyone thinks they have the best
donated their time and effort to further family and friends, but only one
my development. I hold dear the person can. That person is me; I
friends who made the burden light or would like to thank them for their
the yolk easy by their camaraderie. unwavering support.
There is still so much to do, and I am eager to make you all
Johns Hopkins Hosp,
proud!
Emergency Med-
U Arkansas COM, Internal Medicine, LITTLE Anesthesiology, BALTIMORE,
ROCK, AR MD
Sarah Elaine Beckwith Olivia Campbell Brasher
To my family, I’m so grateful for your Thank you to all of my family and
lifelong support and encouragement. friends who have supported me
Chris, thank you for keeping me along the way and helped get me to
balanced and sane. To my friends, where I am today. An especially big
new and old, you truly made thanks to my husband, Dustin – I
this possible. Big thanks to all could not have done it without your
the educators, the mentors, and love, encouragement, and patience!
especially the strong women who I would also like to thank my mentors
gave me the tools and inspiration that helped shape my medical
to get here; everyone at ACH who education and prepare me for life
helped me start this journey; and, finally, Goose for the all the beyond medicine. I am excited for
walks, laughs, and snuggles. what the future holds!
Rush University Med Ctr, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science Univ, Pediatrics,
CHICAGO, IL PORTLAND, OR
John Burckhardt Block Morgan Jane Bridgforth
Thank you Rosie for encouraging I am forever grateful to my support
me to become a physician and system over the last four years. It
supporting me through the good would be impossible to achieve this
times and the less good times. I alone. Thank you to my parents for
wouldn’t have made it here without your comfort and encouragement.
your love. Thank you to my family, Thanks to my friends, especially my
friends, and mentors who helped and med school gal pals who made the
inspired me along the way endless hours of studying bearable.
U Arkansas COM, Pediatrics, Most of all, thank you to my husband,
LITTLE ROCK, AR JD, who has tirelessly supported me
and inspires me to be a better person
and physician every day.
U Arkansas COM, Child Neurology,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
12Autumn Misha Brown Kaitlynn Elizabeth Butler
Thank you, God, for carrying me Thank you so much to my family
every step of the way. Thank you (especially my parents), friends,
to my parents, Perry and Michele mentors, classmates, and all the
Brown, for always believing in me, others who have encouraged,
praying for me, and being my biggest supported, taught, and played such
supporters. Thank you to my brothers an important role in all that led up to
(Cortlin, Brelin, and Brandon). this day! It’s been an incredible and
Shoutout to my forever friends (my meaningful journey, all thanks to you,
girls) for lots of love, laughs, and and I’m sure it will continue to be. I
listening ears along the way. Thank couldn’t be more excited about what
you to all of my family, mentors, and the future holds.
church members. I love you ALL!
Eastern VA Med School, Emergency Medicine,
UAMS Regional Centers, Family Medicine,
NORFOLK, VA
TEXARKANA, AR
Katherine Jean Caid
Dustin MacKenzie Brown Thank you to my family, friends,
A big Thank You to my parents for and mentors that have invested in
their support and sacrifice over the me and helped me get to where I
years. To my husband, thank you am today. Mom, Dad, and Peepaw,
for being my person and holding me thank you especially for all your love,
up during the roughest times. To my support, and encouragement over
aunt and sister, thanks for being my the past four years. Without your help
biggest fans and believing in me. And this accomplishment would not be
to my numerous friends—thank you possible. Medical school has been
for turning the stressful times into an exciting time, and I look forward to
fun ones. I love you all and could not what the future holds!
have done this without y’all! U Arkansas COM, Pediatrics, LITTLE ROCK. AR
Rush University Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine,
CHICAGO, IL Jacob Carter
UT Ascension St Thomas,
William James Buck Internal Medicine,
NASHVILLE, TN
U Arkansas COM, Pathology,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Christina Chapman
“Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your
love and support; your patience and
Gelina Gabrielle Buslig
encouragement. And to my entire
Big thanks to Ryan, my family, friends,
family – my parents, sisters, and
and circus troupe for your unwavering
grandparents, thank you for filling my
support over the years. Without you
life with warmth and humor. You’ve all
all I wouldn’t have gotten to where I
made me stronger, and I’ll love you
have today.
forever for it. Lastly, thank you to the
U Arkansas COM, Internal many mentors that have offered me
Medicine, LITTLE ROCK, AR guidance and to the dear friends that
have brightened my days.“
U Arkansas-Fayetteville Comm Progs, Internal
Medicine, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
13William Nicholas Christy Reid Allen Counce
I would like to thank the Lord for all
Naval Medical Center, his blessings and guidance on this
Transitional, PORTSMOUTH, journey to become a physician. To
VA my wife, Amy, thank you for always
being there and cheering me on since
the day we met. Momma, Daddy, and
Regan, thank you for your prayers,
support, and for believing in me. To
my extended family and friends, I
appreciate all the encouragement
and love along the way. Hebrews 12:
11-13
Micah Renee Clay
Dylan, thank you for your unwavering U Arkansas COM, Medicine-Pediatrics, LITTLE
love and support during my time in ROCK, AR
medical school. Carson, you have
provided me such joy and have Cordell Weston Crisp
brightened all of my days. Mom and I would like to thank my wife Lauren,
Dad, thank you for supporting me and my two kids Gatlin, and Ivy, as well
encouraging me to believe in myself. as my parents and my wife’s parents
Thank you to my friends, family, and for all the prayers, encouragement,
professors that have invested so and support you all have given to me
much time in helping me pursue my throughout this long journey. I could
dreams. I’m looking forward to the rest of this journey! not have done it without every single
one of you. I love you all and cannot
Baylor Scott & White Med Ctr, Obstetrics-
wait to start this next chapter of my
Gynecology, TEMPLE, TX
career.
Matthew George Cordell U Arkansas COM, Medicine-Pediatrics, LITTLE
I extend all my love and thanks to ROCK, AR
my family and friends who have
supported me along this journey. I Arhita Dasgupta
send a special thanks to my I would like to thank my family for their
parents, without whose unwavering sacrifice and support throughout my
encouragement and love, I would education and for always encouraging
not have had these amazing my growth. I am also forever thankful
opportunities. Go Navy! and Eph 4:1. for receiving the endless love,
support, and patience from Billy –I am
Portsmouth Navy Medical so grateful for his companionship on
Center, General Surgery, this journey. Finally, I could not have
PORTSMOUTH, VA done this without my mentors and
those peers who were so selflessly
Gregory Scott Corwin caring while we earned medical
Thank you to all of my family and degrees in a global pandemic.
friends, especially my Mom and Dad,
my sister Julie, and my fiancée Rose. Univ of Missouri-KC Programs, Obstetrics-
I am incredibly grateful for all of the Gynecology, KANSAS CITY, MO
support and encouragement over
the years. I would not be where I am Parker B. Davidson
without them in my corner. I would A huge thank you to my family fiancée
also like to thank all of my mentors, for their endless support during the
professors, and classmates at UAMS highs and lows of medical school,
who have made the past four years a to all of my mentors for guiding me
great experience. and helping me realize this dream,
and to all of my friends for their
Univ of Vermont Medical Center, General Surgery, encouragement along the way.
BURLINGTON, VT
U Arkansas COM, Pediatrics,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
14Victoria Elizabeth Davis Joshua David Estes
I would like to thank my Lord and Thank you to my family
Savior for getting me this far in life. A and close friends for all the
BIG thank you goes out to my mom, encouragement and support
my sister-Quita, and my niece-Kristia throughout all of medical school.
for supporting me every step of the I truly could not have made it this
way. And of course, much thanks and far without my parents Dwight and
gratitude goes out to all of my friends Cheryl, my siblings John, Catherine,
who have been there to encourage Holly, Andrew, and Hannah, and of
and motivate me along this journey. course my best friend Bethany!
Baptist Health, Transitional, U Arkansas COM, Phys
Little Rock, AR Medicine & Rehab,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Melissa Brooke Eckes
I want to thank my family, friends, Tyler Michael Estes
and mentors for encouraging and Thank you to my wife, Katie, for
believing in me throughout the going on this crazy journey with me.
craziness of med school. Thank Thank you to my parents, in-laws,
you Mom, Dad, Chris and Justin for grandparents, and the rest of my
being patient and standing by me family and friends for the love,
every step of the way. Without you understanding, support, and prayers
this accomplishment wouldn’t have along the way. I’d also like to thank
been possible. To my mentors, your God for seeing me through. I love and
efforts to expand and challenge my appreciate all of you!
education has provided me a strong U Arkansas COM, Phys
foundation that will carry me through residency. Thank you all! Medicine & Rehab,
U Arkansas COM, General Surgery, LITTLE ROCK, AR
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Brittany A. Flippo
Amanda Catherine Ederle I want to thank all of my family, friends
To my beautiful parents, Ashley, and and mentors. Every person in my life
Shawn – thank you for your constant has supported me in this journey.
support through this journey. To my Mom and Nanny, thank you for always
sweet Matt – thank you for your love being my number one fans and
and kindness as we navigated these pushing me in the times that I didn’t
crazy years together. To my friends believe in myself. Casey, thank you
Jami and Claire – thank you for being for loving me, lifting me up and for
there to listen and talk through all of making countless sacrifices so I could
the ups and downs. And finally, to my pursue my dream. Gal pals, I couldn’t
precious pups Theo and Chip – thank have done it without you.
you for the all the cuddles and the U Arkansas COM, Internal Medicine,
walks. LITTLE ROCK, AR
Baptist Health, Transitional,
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Sara Rose Frankowski
Thank you to my incredible parents
Hayden Daniel Elliott who through many phone calls,
So many people have helped me meals, and patience continue to
along this journey that it would be remind me of their love and the deep
impossible to thank them all. I know privilege it is to learn and grow.
I would not be where I am today Ryan and Adam- thank you for your
without you, and I am so grateful to consistent ability to bring joy. And
have you in my life. In particular, I to many other family members and
want to say thank you to my parents friends- thank you for your selfless
,Dan and Melissa, for always support and encouragement that
supporting me, to my sister, Avery, made all the difference in the good
for always cheering me on, and to my and bad days.
girlfriend, Jocelyn, for always being U Arkansas COM, OB/Gyn,
there for me. I love you all so much. Little Rock, AR
U Oklahoma COM, Family Medicine,
TULSA, OK
15Jonathan B. Gardner Annlee-Taylor E. Glass-Hicks
Thanks to former President Trump To my mom and dad, I would not be
for providing me with the inspiration where I am or who I am without you.
to complete medical school. He Thank you for showing me how to
reminded me that all lives matter, work hard, play hard, and be myself.
mine included, when his Operation To Seth, thank you for supporting
Warp Speed provided the American me every day of these last four years
people with a COVID-19 vaccine - have you quit your job yet? To my
before the end of the 2020 calendar friends, thank you for the much-
year. Lastly, thanks to my sisters needed fun nights full of games and
and my cousin for encouraging me trips to the park.
to conceal my political views until I U Arkansas COM, Transitional,
graduated. LITTLE ROCK, AR
Baptist Health, Internal Medicine,
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Rachel Elizabeth Goff
Many heartfelt thanks go out to those
Lane Baxter Gay closest to me as I underwent this
I want to say a special Thank You to journey for the last several years. I am
my beautiful wife, Lorah Jean, for her humbled to be supported by so many
love and support while enduring this exceptional people. In particular, I
journey with me. I also want to thank would like to thank my significant
my family and friends for their love other David Catlin, my mentor and
and support as well. I look forward friend Rebecca Levy, my in-laws, my
to life-long learning and education to furry study buddy Beezel, and most
better serve my future patients. importantly, my son Finley for bringing
Unity Health, Emergency light and joy in the most difficult of days.
Medicine, U Arkansas COM, Pathology,
SEARCY, AR LITTLE ROCK, AR
Riley Dale George Vikram Baldini Gondhalekar
Thank you to family and friends for
all the love and support that I have Zucker SOM-Northwell NS/
been blessed with throughout my LIJ-NY, Emergency Medicine,
educational career. Thank you for MANHASSET, NY
helping bring me to where I am today.
And special thanks to my wife Kenna,
whose unwavering joy, faith, and
strength have been with me every
step of the way. Philippians 1:3-6.
UAMS Regional Centers,
Family Medicine, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Morgan AlleaBelle Gongola
Roger Dean Gillum Thanks to Drs. Wight and Westwood
I would like to say thank you to all my for believing in me. Thanks to my
friends and family that have helped mentors in medical school for
and supported me through this supporting and inspiring me. Thanks
journey. I want to say thank you to my to my friends and family for still being
wife, for always being one step ahead my friends and family after these
of me and warning me of what was to four years; I’m sure you can’t wait for
come, my parents for encouraging me seven more years of ignored texts
every step of the way, and a special and missed phone calls. Because
thank you to the Ronnel Family, Dr. neither can I!
Tilley, and Dr. Smith for being great
U Kentucky Med Ctr, General
mentors.
Surgery, LEXINGTON, KY
Baptist Health, Family Medicine,
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
16Karl Bradley Goshen Nathanael David Hall
I’d like to say thank you to my friends, Thank you to my family and friends
family, and the mentors that have for the support during my medical
shared their experiences and advice. education, with a special thanks to my
Special thanks to my parents, Karl wife; I would not have made it without
& LaNaye, who have offered their her. Alli, I will always be grateful for
unwavering love and support. Last but the sacrifices you made for me so
certainly not least, thank you Brittany. that I could pursue my dream. To my
You are my best friend, and I couldn’t mentors and classmates, I thank you
have done it without you! I’m excited for the fun and encouragement along
about what the future has in store for the way. I am excited to see what the
us. future holds.
U Arkansas COM, Anesthesiology,
White River Health System, Internal Medicine,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
BATESVILLE, AR
Jared Tucker Gowen
Thank you to my people for their
encouragement and support during Mason Garrett Harper
my journey to become a physician. Praise God for His steadfast love and
First to my parents – for your daily grace. To my wife Whitney, I love
unwavering compassion, love, and you. Thank you for being my greatest
strength you have given to me. friend, encourager, and a wonderful
Second to Nick – for your love, mother to our sweet Osten. To Mom
steadiness, and your ability to allow and Dad, thank you for your love,
me to engage with the world outside support, and countless sacrifices. To
of medicine. Lastly to my friends, all of my family, friends, teachers, and
Alaina, Anjali, Carmen, Christian, Gus, Lindi, Paige, and mentors, I cannot thank each of you
Victoria – thank you for being my chosen family. enough. I praise God for each of you
U Arkansas COM, Vascular Surgery, and so much more. Psalm 103
LITTLE ROCK, AR U Arkansas COM, Internal Medicine, LITTLE
ROCK, AR
Daniel Jeffrey Griffin
I would like to take this time to thank Jackson Haynes
my family and friends for all the All thanks to the Creator.
support and love they have given me UAMS Regional Centers,
during my time in medical school. I Family Medicine, PINE BLUFF,
would not have been able to complete AR
my medical education without their
help. I am also grateful to some of
the wonderful mentors I have had at
UAMS who have went out of their way
to assist me in becoming the best
physician possible.
U Arkansas COM, Internal Medicine,
LITTLE ROCK, AR Skye Taylor Heckman
U Arkansas COM, Pediatrics,
Joshua Hagood LITTLE ROCK, AR
U Arkansas COM, Transitional,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
17Heather Moran Hirsch Courtney Jane Hunter
Thank you to my wonderful family “There is no such thing as a self-
who have been my rock. Special made man. You will only reach
thanks to my mom and twin sister, for your goals with the help of others.”
all your encouragement, love, and -George Shinn Thank you to my
support. Thank you to my brother- family and friends for their love and
in-law, precious nephew, aunt, support. Thank you to my mentors for
uncle, cousins, and also, my sweet guiding me along the way. While we
grandparents who are no longer with may not always be together, we have
us. To my mentors, friends, extended many sweet memories to cherish. I
family, and church family, thank you. look forward to what the future holds!
I am so blessed to have the best U Arkansas COM, Otolaryngology,
cheerleaders! I can’t wait to continue making you proud! LITTLE ROCK, AR
Emory Univ SOM, Pediatrics,
ATLANTA,GA Alixandra Marie Hunzicker
“Thank you, God, for this time of
Caitlin Hirsh life. To my best friend and husband,
I would like to thank my family and Nathan- thank you for your constant
friends for all of their support, with a support and patience, this has been
special thanks to my parents. I could quite the endeavor! To my girls,
not have done it without their constant Delilah and Daphne- thank you
love and encouragement. I would also for providing the outlet I needed to
like to thank all of the professors and maintain my sanity. To my entire
mentors that equipped me with the family in Tennessee- thank you for
knowledge and skills necessary for a your love and encouragement and
successful career in medicine. I am for every trip that was made to come see us over these four
excited to see what the future holds! years.”
God is so good – Psalm 28:7 U Tennessee Grad SOM, Obstetrics-Gynecology,
Univ of Missouri-KC Programs, Emergency KNOXVILLE, TN
Medicine, KANSAS CITY, MO
Michelle Lan Huynh
Moriah Nicole Hollaway Thanks to my parents and Eric for
So many thanks are in order! To my their love and relentless support.
husband, Wes- thank you so much for Thanks to my friends for fun and
being by my side through every up & cherished memories. Thanks to my
down of medical school. To my family mentors before and during medical
& friends- thank you for believing school for their guidance and
in me and cheering me on. To my encouragement. I’m so grateful for
surgical mentors & the professors you all!
who have taught me so much- U Tennessee Health Sci
thank you for all of the advice and Ctr-, Medicine-Preliminary,
encouragement. And to Jesus- thank MEMPHIS, TN
you for everything.
U Arkansas COM, General Surgery, William Hyatt
LITTLE ROCK, AR U Arkansas COM, Psychiatry,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Charles Hunter
Words cannot fully express my
gratitude for the support and
encouragement that I have received
from my family and friends during the
last four years. I wouldn’t have made
it this far without my incredible wife by
my side and my parents cheering me
on along the way.
U Arkansas COM, Psychiatry,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
18Austin Smith Ivy Nadia Altaf Khan
To my parents Steven & Charlene A huge thank you to all of my family,
Ivy- Thank you from the bottom of friends, professors, and mentors for
my heart for all of your support, you getting me to this point. Thank you
two are my rock . To my sweet sister Amma and Abba for the countless
Christin- Thank you for always being sacrifices you have made for me. I
my biggest fan . To my Grandparents- couldn’t have done it without your
Thank you for everything you have endless love, support, and duas.
done for our family . To all of my Thank you Devin for always cheering
mentors- Thank you for always me on, laughs when I need them
providing direction . To my Little Rock most, and your patience. Lastly, thank
support system- Thank you for all the you Milo for keeping me company
fun! during long nights spent studying.
UCLA Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, U Arkansas COM, Psychiatry, LITTLE ROCK,AR
LOS ANGELES, CA
Nathan Klammer
C’Asia Rynez James I would like to thank my family and
I would like to thank my parents for friends for their support, love and
supporting me . I would not have encouragement during this journey
been able to do this without them . I’m and especially during my time here
blessed with many younger siblings, at UAMS. I’d like to especially thank
because I needed all of them to lift my wife, Madison, for her unending
me up when I was down . I can’t thank love, patience, confidence in me and
them enough for that . I would like for supporting us the last four years.
to thank my friends for keeping me I would not have been able to do this
grounded . Lastly, I would like to thank without you all – thank you!Unity
my son A’Zure . He motivates me to Health, Emergency Medicine,
move mountains . Mashallah . SEARCY, AR
Baptist Health, Transitional,
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Brianna Katherine Klucher
I would like to thank my friends,
Carole Frances Jennings
family, classmates, teachers,
I would like to give special thanks
mentors, and puppies -- not
to my parents and sister for their
necessarily in that order – for
continued love and support over
supporting me as I’ve worked towards
the past four years . I would also
this goal. A special thanks to every
like to thank Barrett for his constant
incredible woman physician who
tolerance of medical jargon and
has inspired me and helped shaped
being a listening ear anytime
my career. Finally, thank you to my
that I needed to vent about the
husband, Justin, for his patience,
trials of medical school . This is
love, and support. I’m so proud of us
not my accomplishment by any means
for achieving our dreams together.
but is certainly our accomplishment
U Maryland Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine,
Tulane Univ SOM, Internal Medicine,
BALTIMORE, MD
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Justin Michael Klucher
Jaskiran Kaur
I want to take this opportunity to thank
Thank you to my family, friends,
my parents, family, and friends who
classmates, and many mentors
have been by my side throughout my
for supporting me through this
medical education. A special thanks
challenging but rewarding journey. I
to Dr. Dare for being an incredible
hope to pay it forward!
mentor and to Drs. Edgar-Zarate,
Indiana School of Medicine McKee, and Alexander for helping
Child Neurology me find my home in MedPeds. Most
INDIANAPOLIS IN importantly I am proud of my wife
Brianna Klucher in sharing this
special achievement with me. I couldn’t do this without her and
my pups.
U Maryland Med Ctr, Medicine-Pediatrics,
BALTIMORE, MD
19Joseph Aaron Koon II T Jessie Rianne Little
o my lovely wife – I could not have Words cannot begin to express my
made it here without you. Thank gratitude for the love and support I’ve
you for your support and for the received during my medical school
sacrifices you have made. You have journey. Jeb, your constant belief in
made this day possible. Thank you my skills has encouraged through
to my family for your prayers, your every valley I’ve crossed. Meredith
encouragement, and your belief in and Silas, my sweet little ones, you
me. Thank you to the mentors who have made the journey fun and
have invested in me and given me challenging, but I strongly believe I
opportunities along this journey. God will be a better Pediatrician because
has been faithful to supply for every of you. I thank God for the incredible
need through Christ! S.D.G. opportunity to learn and care for patients.
U Arkansas-Fayetteville Comm Progs, Internal U Arkansas COM, Pediatrics, LITTLE ROCK, AR
Medicine, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Victoria Ly
Evan Hill Laman Call me Dr. Ly, pronounced like
Most heartfelt thanks to my entire “Final-Ly, I’m a doctor!” I am very
family for their unwavering support grateful and honored to be a graduate
during my medical education. Thanks of the same medical school as my
mom and dad for supporting me grandpa and dad! My achievements
constantly on this journey of life. were made possible by the endless
Special thanks go to my loving wife, love and support from my mom,
Margo, for her faithful love and dad, Sophia, Jason, Ong, Ba, family,
support. I could not have made it friends, and UAMS mentors! Thank
without you. you!
Walter Reed National Military UT Southwestern, Ophthalmology, DALLAS, TX
MC, Transitional, BETHESDA, MD
Ryan Stewart Macleod
Adam Chase Larey I would like to thank my family and
Thank you to my family, friends, and friends for their support during
UAMS faculty for all of the support these long seven years. I also want
that you have given me throughout to thank my parents, Stewart and
my journey in medical school. I am Veronica, who inspired my scientific
so thankful to have had each of interest from a young age. A special
you there to help pave me a road to thank you to my wonderful wife,
success. Because of you all, I know Laura, for being so supportive and
that I’m going to be able to move understanding during this process.
more confidently into my future, and Finally, I would like to thank my
am so excited for the journey ahead! mentor, Charles O’Brien, for his insights and guidance through
a majority of my training.
University Hosps-Columbia, Family Medicine,
COLUMBIA, MO Yale-New Haven Hosp-CT, Int Med/Physician
Scientist, NEW HAVEN, CT
Jacob Kirk Linna
I have many people to thank for my Matthew Okechukwu
journey to a career in medicine. Madujibeya
Thank you to my wife and dogs for his journey has been long and hard,
providing daily love, support, and but incredibly fruitful. I thank God
encouragement. Thank you to my for getting me through all the hard
family and friends for believing in times and allowing me to get to this
me, pushing me, and providing point. Thank you to all my family and
many weekend distractions. Finally, friends for your love, support, and
thank you to the many educators understanding. I also want to thank
and mentors for helping me in UAMS for giving me the opportunity
my professional and personal to pursue my dream, and everyone
accomplishments. else that supported me; even in the slightest, along the way.
U Arkansas COM, Psychiatry, Eastern VA Med School, Family Medicine,
LITTLE ROCK, AR NORFOLK, VA
20Alexis M. Mallett James Thomas Mazzo
To Hubbs - Thank you for your U Arkansas COM, Internal
constant love, support, and Medicine, LITTLE ROCK, AR
understanding. To Mom and Dad -
Thank you for raising me to always
ask questions and to never give up.
To my family - thank you for the test
day prayers and the fun days away
from studying. To Dr. Jim Langston
- thank you for introducing me to
surgery. You changed my life forever.
To my med school Squad - We made
it! I love you all!!
Matthew McBatra
Baylor Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery, Thank you to my partner Sharmila,
ALLAS, TX my parents, and my family, as well
as the many friends I have made
Jonathan Andrew Marasco along the way. This is not a path I
Baptist Health, Transitional, could have traveled alone, and I feel
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR thankful to everyone who has helped
me share this journey. A huge thank
you to my teachers, mentors, and all
the patients who taught me and have
inspired me to a journey of life long
learning.
U New Mexico SOM, Pediatrics,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Jackson Edward Massanelli Spencer Presley Mcclure
I would like to thank my family and Praise be to God! I am so thankful
friends for their unwavering support for the support system around
throughout medical school. Your me including my wife Katlyn, my
presence and encouragement have awesome family, and countless
made my last four years memorable, friends who have helped me along
fulfilling, and some of my best years the way. Without them, this would not
yet. I would also like to thank my have been possible. You guys make
mentors for their guidance in shaping all of this worth it!
the start of my medical career. I have
learned so much from all of you and U Kansas SOM, Dermatology,
will carry that wisdom into the next chapter of my life. KANSAS CITY, KS
Baylor Coll Med, Pediatrics,
HOUSTON, TX Joel Wiley McGowan
To my beautiful wife, Sydney - Thank
Rachel Elyse Mayo you for being my biggest supporter.
A big thank you to my family for Your compassion and empathy for
inspiring me to become a physician others inspires me to be a better
and for your unwavering love and man. To my parents, Bob and Susan
support. A special thanks to my – Sydney and I are so grateful for
parents for instilling in me the values your presence in our lives these past
that have made me the person I am four years. We love you! “By this we
today and for always believing in me know that we love the children of
throughout this journey. Finally, thank God, when we love God and obey his
you to my friends, who have been commandments.” 1 John 5:2
there through the triumphs and tears. Naval Medical Center, Emergency Medicine,
I couldn’t have done this without you SAN DIEGO, CA
all.
U Arkansas COM, Pediatrics,
LITTLE ROCK, AR
21Jasmine Simone Mckissick Mary Catherine Moore
I would like to say Thank You so much Thank you to my family, friends,
to God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) mentors, and teachers for your
for allowing all of these things to be endless love and support on this
possible and always being there! I journey! Thanks especially to you,
also would like to thank my parents Mama, for all the dinners, movies,
and my sister who have believed in walks, and trips that got me through
me, loved and supported me, poured these 4 years. Thank you Papa
into me, and helped me along this Homer and Papa Choo-choo, Rusty
journey! To all my family, friends, and and Suzy, and so many others. I am
everyone I have met along the way beyond grateful and humbled to begin
thank y’all! this next chapter and could not have
done it without you all!
Texas A&M-Bryan/College Station, Family
Medicine, BRYAN, TX Advocate Health Care, Pediatrics,
PARK RIDGE, IL
Stephen Tyler Menefee
Thank you to my parents for always Rachel Suzanne Moore
being there through my successes So many thanks are in order. To
and failures, both in medical school my incredible support system – my
and before. I wanted to give a special husband, Juan, my parents and my
thank you to Isabel, who is the best friends—I could not have made it to
girlfriend anyone could ask for. the end of this journey without all of
You put up with my long hours and your love and unwavering support.
stressful days, and always found Also, to all of the many faculty who
the most adventurous things to do provided mentorship, knowledge and
between. I love you all and wouldn’t encouragement along the way, please
be where I am today if not for you. know that you have left a profound
impact on each and every one of us.
FAU-Schmidt COM-FL, Psychiatry,
We are so grateful.
BOCA RATON, FL
UAMS Regional Centers, Family Medicine, FORT
SMITH, AR
Nicole Rieko Mercier
Thank you to everyone in my life who
Austin Grant Morgan
has supported me in this journey. To
I want to thank all of my family,
Mom and Dad, thank you for being my
friends, mentors and everyone else
inspiration and for your unwavering
who has supported me throughout my
support. To my friends, thank you
journey to this point in my life. I’d like
for being my second family and my
to give a special thanks to my parents
“home away from home.” To my
for their unwavering encouragement;
husband Mark, thank you for knowing
I truly couldn’t have done it without
how to put a smile on my face even
you. I’m thrilled to see what the future
during the most stressful times. And
holds and hope to continue making
of course, our dog Coraline!
you all proud.
WrightPatterson Medical Center, Pediatrics, U Arkansas COM, Dermatology, LITTLE ROCK, AR
DAYTON, OH
Madison Brooks Morris
Brandi Michelle Mize I am forever grateful for the
First, thank you to my parents and friendships, experiences, and
family. With your unwavering love knowledge I gained at UAMS. To
and support, I continue to achieve my brother Austin, thank you for
all of my goals and dreams. Second, guiding me over the years. To my
thank you to all of the educators and parents, thank you for your constant
mentors that believed in me and encouragement, wisdom, and
shared in my passion for lifelong unending generosity. To my husband
learning. Lastly, thank you to my Tyler, thank you for being my rock and
friends who constantly kept me my prayer warrior. I could have never
grounded and provided me with done this without you! Above all, I
endless laughs throughout this praise God for His goodness and faithfulness. U Arkansas
journey! COM, Internal Medicine, LITTLE ROCK, AR
Emory Univ SOM, Vascular Surgery,
ATLANTA, GA
22Dmitry Nedosekin Danica Angela Cabantac
I would like to thank my family and Ordonez
friends for all the support on this long Thank you to my parents, Alfredo and
journey Marie Ordonez, who have sacrificed
so much in order to unconditionally
U Arkansas COM, Internal
support my endeavor to pursue
Medicine, LITTLE ROCK, AR
medicine. Thank you to my partner,
Cody Zimmerman, who stood by me
through the ups and downs of college
and medical school. Thank you to
my siblings, Joeie, Ben, and Carlo,
who shaped me into the person I
Adam John Neuhouser Very am today. None of my success would be possible without my
excited to start my ophthalmology friends and family.
training at the University of
U Texas Southwestern Med Sch, Obstetrics-
Minnesota. I could not have done it
Gynecology, DALLAS, TX
without the support of my friends,
family, and colleagues at UAMS.
Kelsey Parks
Ophthalmologists are real doctors
To my beautiful family, thank you. You
too.
have been an endless stream of love,
U Minnesota, Ophthalmology, support and encouragement. You’ve
MINNEAPOLIS, MN lead me through the hard times and
celebrated every victory, big and
Hamilton Cole Newhart small. I wouldn’t be the dreamer or
Baptist Health, Family Medicine, believer I am without you all. Love you
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR to pieces!
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr,
John Corbin Norton
Dermatology, NASHVILLE, TN
Thank you to all of my friends and
family for the love and support you
Cameron Alan Parsley
have shown me throughout medical
Thank you to my friends and family
school. I would like to thank my
for their support during my medical
parents for always encouraging me
education. To my beautiful wife,
to pursue my dreams. To all of my
Jade, and amazing son, Colt-
mentors, thank you for your guidance
thank you for your constant love
and help in shaping my future medical
and encouragement to be a better
career. Finally, thank you Emily for
person, husband, and father. I love
always believing in me. I love you and
you both with all my heart. To my
can’t wait to see what the future holds!
awesome parents, Craig and Missy-
University of Alabama Medical Ctr , Urology, thank you for helping me to follow my
BIRMINGHAM, AL dreams. Thank you Fairview COC.
Thanks be to God -Psalm 136
Patrick Evan O’Brien
Unity Health, Emergency Medicine,
Thank you to everyone in my life
SEARCY, AR
who has helped me fulfill this lifelong
dream. Most importantly Madison,
Anjali Ajaykumar Patel
Mom, Dad, Erin, and all of the other
A BIG thank you to my family,
family, friends, and mentors that have
especially my parents and brother,
given me their steadfast support and
and friends for their unwavering
confidence.
support and encouragement through
U Arkansas COM, Orthopaedic these crazy 4 years! Thank you to my
Surgery, LITTLE ROCK, AR friends for inspiring me and making
it fun even during the most stressful
times! I am also thankful for my
mentors, especially the Emergency
Medicine faculty, for investing their
time in helping shape my future. I would not have made it this
far without their guidance!
U Arkansas COM, Emergency Medicine, LITTLE
ROCK, AR
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