Barry Holds Rite of Passage Ceremony
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Barry Students at Rite of Passage Ceremony |
"As the next generation of podiatric physicians, it is up to you to keep the profession progressing in quality, educational standards, professionalism, and recognition as equal partners in the healthcare delivery system," advised Dr. Jay R. Newman to the 46 Barry University podiatric medical students participating in the recent Rite of Passage ceremony on the Miami Shores campus. Dr. Newman served as the keynote speaker and presented his daughter, Laura Newman, with her white coat marking the beginning of her clinical experience.
The Rite of Passage ceremony, narrated by Jeanna Van Pelt, president, Class of 2009, continues a tradition at Barry University for podiatric medical students. Each student was presented with their coat by Michael Siegel, PhD, associate academic dean; Ramjeet Pemsingh, PhD, chair of basic medical sciences; and John Nelson, DPM, associate dean of clinics.
Over 500 family, friends, students, and members of Barry's faculty and staff attended the program to celebrate this important milestone and recognize the accomplishments of the podiatric medicine and surgery Class of 2008.
Marti Solomon, DPM, Class of 1995 delivered an inspiring alumni address recommending to the Class of 2008, "the one thing that will set you apart from the average doctor is a strong moral ethical character based on kindness, respect, honesty, and love for self and others." Diana Rogers, president, Class of 2008, indicated, "We are now student doctors and we represent Barry University and the great profession of podiatric medicine. We are armed with the knowledge to heal people. Now, go and make your class, your university, and your profession proud."
