Dear Graduate:

You are approaching a remarkable milestone: graduation from one of the nation’s great medical schools. I am sure that your pride in that fact is matched only by your excitement
for the future.

Our graduating physicians are looking forward to clinical training, many in the nation’s most prestigious programs. Our biomedical scientists and pre-professional students are anticipating new or enhanced careers or advanced studies.

Whatever your next goal, I know that you will be among the best-prepared professionals in your field. Drexel Medicine, under the leadership of Dean Richard Homan, has offered you the chance to learn from and work with some of the nation’s best physicians, scholars and researchers. At Drexel, cutting-edge curricula are taught in an environment of innovative educational technology.

Soon you will join the distinguished alumni communities of Drexel Medicine and Drexel University. Your Alumni Association will help you meet fellow alumni who can serve as mentors, as well as students following in your footsteps for whom you can be a role model. I encourage you to begin making connections now.

I hope that you enjoy your remaining weeks with your friends and colleagues at Drexel Medicine. On behalf of Drexel University, congratulations and best wishes!


Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D.