Congratulations to our graduates! Convocation 2023

Convocation is a special event that honours the remarkable determination, hard work and achievements of graduates from the Faculty of Medicine. Please join the Faculty in wishing them all the best as they start the next chapter of their journeys.

The Faculty of Medicine's Convocation is an exciting event for our graduates. In a ceremony at the beautiful Shaw Centre on June 11, 2023, graduates received their diplomas alongside students from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering.

Picture of the 2023 MD class Valedictorian, chancellor, honorary doctorate recipient,uottawa provost and vice president, and the Dean of the Faculty of medicine — L-R: Mario Corrado, MD class of 2023 valedictorian; Claudette Commanda, Chancellor; Janet Rossant, honorary doctorate recipient; Jill Scott, provost and vice-president, academic affairs; Bernard Jasmin, dean, Faculty of Medicine.

The event brought together graduates from the Faculty’s MD, MD/PhD, Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) and Graduate Studies programs in a joint ceremony.

picture of graduates during the ceremony — Faculty of medicine graduates in Medicine’s traditional green-trimmed graduation gowns.

The downtown Ottawa venue was filled with family and friends celebrating with their graduating loved ones. In consideration of those unable to attend, the University arranged for a live stream of the proceedings. As a result, precious memories of the celebration are now readily available on the University of Ottawa YouTube page.

Graduate crossing the stage while cheering — A joyous graduate crosses the stage with hands raised in cheerful triumph during the Faculty of Medicine’s graduation ceremony at the Shaw Centre.

Professional photographers recorded graduates throughout the event with their families and friends to commemorate our new alumni’s accomplishments.

4 graduates with flowers and their diplomas after the ceremony — Four happy graduates from the Faculty of pose for a photo in downtown Ottawa after the convocation ceremony in celebration of their accomplishments.

The Faculty also interviewed several graduates from our various programs to shed light on the incredible journeys, the guidance and support they received along the way, and their vision for the future. Check out the links below as well as the Faculty’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) to discover these remarkable stories.

Dr. Faizan Khan (centre), recipient of the prestigious Governor General's Gold Medal Award, , along with Chancellor Claudette Commanda (left), and Provost and Vice-President Jill Scott.

Congratulations to all graduates!

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