Diplomas and certificates were conferred nearly 1,000 UNMC students during ceremonies held May 4 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 6 in Omaha and Lincoln.
“The pandemic experience drives home the message, for once and for all, of the crucial role of science and medicine and public health,” UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said. “It makes clear that we need the talent, courage and empathy of health care professionals, as well as the dedication of our research scientists, medical ethicists and so many others.”
See a Flickr photo album of images from the commencement ceremony in Omaha.
Dr. Gold praised “the incredible ability to partner with almost every component of our community to confront seemingly endless complex problems and see something innovative, do something helpful, something that might have been previously missed or just assumed.”
He spoke of “the magical combination of care and caring” in health care.
“Each of you are now called to serve, always building upon a foundation of your professional values, always knowing that there is a team around you — others who are dedicated and steeled in this journey with you. Clinical care is a team sport. Research is a team sport. Public health is a team sport.
“Each of you are now a critical part of such a team.”