THE 145TH C OMMENCEMENT J AMES E.K. H ILDRETH S R., P H.D ., M . D ., P RESIDENT & CEO PRESIDING

Invocation...... Reverend Robin H. Kimbrough-Hayes Chaplain and Senior Advisor to the President, Affairs The National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key ...... Performed by Ghislain Cohen, SOD-2 The Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by J.W. Johnson and J.R. Johnson...... Ms. Cohen Opening Remarks ...... James E.K. Hildreth Sr., Ph.D., M.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Greetings...... Nelson L. Adams III, M.D. Chairman, Board of Trustees Daphne C. Ferguson-Young, D.D.S. Interim Chair, Faculty Senate Introduction of the Speaker ...... President Hildreth Commencement Address...... Altha J. Stewart, M.D. Senior Associate Dean, Community Health Engagement, School of Medicine University of Health Science Center; Memphis, Tennessee Presentation of Candidates for Degrees ...... Dr. Adams and President Hildreth Conferral of Degrees and Professional Oaths School of Graduate Studies Oaths and Pledge...... Evangeline Motley-Johnson, Ph.D., Dean School of Dentistry Dental Oath ...... Cherae M. Farmer-Dixon, D.D.S. ’90, MSPH ’94, FACD, Dean School of Medicine Hippocratic Oath...... Digna S. Forbes, M.D., Interim Dean The Induction of Graduates into the Alumni Association ...... Lewis Hargett, M.D. President, Meharry National Alumni Association Recognition of Certificate in Health Policy Awardees ...... A. Dexter Samuels, Ph.D. Executive Director, Center for Health Policy Special Recognition ...... President Hildreth Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation...... Kelley M. Denton, M.D. Graduating Senior Richard A. Akatue, M.D Associate Professor, Department of Medicine The Meharry Medical Alma Mater...... Ms. Cohen Closing Remarks...... President Hildreth The Benediction...... Reverend Kimbrough-Hayes The Recessional “The Prince of Denmark ” by Jeremiah Clarke

Presentation of candidates in Commencement video program by Monique Bennerman, M.D., FACP Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, School of Medicine Musicians for video program: Alton Gibson, keyboards • John Lutz, trumpet

2 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE F ROM THE P RESIDENT J AMES E.K. H ILDRETH, P H.D ., M . D ., P RESIDENT & CEO

For the graduates of the Class of 2020, the novel coronavirus, while it has inserted itself into the well-being of our communities, has not changed our enthusiasm to recognize your accomplishments. Never before have our hearts been so full of pride for a graduating class as they are now.

We have high expectations of you. We believe you will refine the practices of medicine, dentistry and public health. You will confront the way things have been done to find new ways to do them. You will find new abilities and methods in caring for your patients and communities. You will develop ways to advocate for your patients and fight for health equity for all, regardless of race, class or gender.

During this pandemic, we are encouraged by vignettes of humanity around us—the kindness, creativity, invention, giving and altruism—rising to meet the challenge. And then there’s the heroism on display everyday by those in the thick of the fight in places like New York, Detroit and , where health care workers labor to the point of exhaustion and go home to grab a few hours of sleep only to return to the same nightmare.

Perhaps this is actually a test. It’s a time for all of us to look around ourselves and evaluate what’s really important. What do we really treasure? What are we really made of?

If providence has ever thrown down a gauntlet before a select group of people, it certainly has now. And for those joining that select group— and dentists, biomedical Ph.D.s, and those with careers in public health—you’ve worked very hard to get to this day, and the next phase of your work is cut out for you.

Meharrians must model the collegial, professional atmosphere of collaboration with other health care colleagues in the fight against this disease. Each of you in this graduating class is a beacon of light in a world troubled by the virus, whatever your chosen field.

Congratulations to all of you! Never before in the history of the world has your keen insight been needed as much as it is now.

The Kaiser Family Foundation says there are nearly 1.2 million professionally active physicians and dentists in the U.S. today. Of that 1.2 million, there are about 7,000 practicing Meharrians. That’s a little more than one in 200—just over one-half of one percent.

Someone once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world— it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Today, you are joining that small group of thoughtful, committed citizens the world knows as Meharrians. Welcome to the fold.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 3 C OMMENCEMENT S PEAKER A LTHA J. STEWART, M.D.

Altha J. Stewart, M.D. is Senior Associate Dean for Community Health Engagement for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. An Associate Professor and Chief of Social and Community , she is also Director of the Center for Health in Justice Involved Youth at the UTHSC. In 2018, she became the 145th President of the American Psychiatric Association, the first African American elected to this position in the 175-year history of the organization. Prior to joining the faculty at UTHSC, she served as Executive Director of the Memphis/Shelby County System of Care program. A native of Memphis, Dr. Stewart worked for decades as CEO/Executive Director in large public mental health systems in Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan, overseeing the management and development of programs for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. She received her medical degree from Temple University Medical School and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Regis College in 2006 and Doctor of Science from her alma mater, Christian Brothers University in Memphis, in 2018. Dr. Stewart is past president of the Black Psychiatrists of America, the Association of Women Psychiatrists and the American Psychiatric Association Foundation. She is the recipient of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center Community Advocate Award, the Black Psychiatrists of America Lifetime Achievement Award, the HealthCare Hero– Award from the Memphis Business Journal and the 2019 Annual Africa in April Executive of the Year award.

4 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE M EHARRY M EDICAL C OLLEGE

Meharry Medical College, a United Methodist Church related institution, is the nation’s largest private, independent, historically black academic health sciences center whose primary focus is educating health science professionals. Since 1876, Meharry Medical College has been a leading educator of African-American physicians, dentists, biomedical scientists and public health professionals.

Our mission is to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by offering excellent education and training programs in the health sciences, placing special emphasis on providing opportunities to people of color and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity; delivering high quality health services and conducting research that fosters the elimination of health disparities.

Meharry Medical College is particularly well known for our uniquely nurturing, highly effective educational programs. We have a growing emphasis on health disparities research and deliver culturally relevant, culturally competent evidence-based health services. Year after year, we make a significant contribution to the diversity of the nation’s health professions workforce.

Access to health care for the underserved and underrepresented continues to be a top priority for the nation. An Institute of Medicine report, “Unequal Treatment,” found that the sources of disparity in health care are complex. They are rooted in historic and contemporary inequities involving many participants at several levels, including health systems, utilization managers, insurers, health care professionals and patients. The key solution, according to the report, is substantially increasing the number of underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities among the nation’s health care workforce.

We are proud that Meharry Medical College graduates are part of this solution. More than 80 percent of our medical and dental graduates practice in underserved communities.

The education of graduate students in the fields of biomedical research and public health continues to be a high priority at Meharry. There is a growing national shortage of African-American science faculty, especially biomedical scientists, at the college level. Meharry is proud of its Ph.D., MSPH and MHS programs that address this national need to educate the next generation of scientists and health care professionals.

The Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College is strategically housed here to provide leadership in health policy education, training and research to doctoral, medical, dental and graduate students.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 5 A CADEMIC D RESS

Academic regalia worn today originated in the universities of the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and hood were useful for scholars and clerics in unheated buildings. The distinctive gown served to set the student apart from his fellow citizens, hence the perennial controversy between “town and gown.”

Until after the Civil War, students at most American universities wore caps and gowns daily while in residence. They varied in design until the American Intercollegiate Commission standardized them in 1984. At that time, it was decided that all robes would be black: bachelor’s gowns were made of worsted stuff with pointed sleeves; master’s gowns were of silk with long closed sleeves and doctor’s gowns were of silk with longer sleeves, faced with black velvet from hem to neck and back. Scholars also wore three velvet bands around each sleeve above the elbow.

Hoods are made of the same materials as the gowns, the length varying on the degree. Only the lining of the hood indicates the university by its colors. The border of the hood indicates the academic discipline in which the degree is earned. Throughout the , there has been no change in the standard colors that represent the disciplines. The color facing the hood, whether it is black or colored, indicates the following: brown: architecture and the fine arts; citron yellow: social work; dark blue: philosophy; kelly green: medicine; lemon yellow: library service; light blue: education; light brown: business; lilac: dentistry; olive green: pharmacy; orange: engineering; peacock blue: international affairs; pink: music; purple: law; scarlet: theology; white: arts and letters; crimson: journalism and golden yellow: science.

6 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE THE S YMBOLS OF C EREMONY

THE SEAL

Seals have been part of university ceremony since the Middle Ages. A college or university seal is one of its more important symbols of office, the legal mark of the school’s governing body. Used to authenticate official documents such as diplomas and legal records, the seal is different from the school logo, with strict rules associated with its application—only certain institutional ceremonies, documents and events allow the use of the seal.

With gold braid at its perimeter, the seal of Meharry Medical College contains three smaller escutcheons surrounding an inverted delta at center representing the institution’s three schools of study: (clockwise from the top) the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry and the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Emblazoned with the College’s motto, “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind,” the seal exhibits the institution’s founding year, 1876. THE MACE

Academic maces—formidable staffs of wood, metal and gems—are descended from war clubs carried in medieval times by the bodyguards of civil officers. Eventually carried as symbols of royal authority, earliest maces were carried by sergeants-at-arms in England in the early 12th century. The academic mace is used only on formal occasions when participants are in full regalia and symbolizes the authority invested in the president by the school’s governing body. The mace is an integral part of convocation and commencement processions and exercises as well as the inauguration of a new president. THE MEDALLION

The presidential medallion is the official insignia of Meharry Medical College. It is worn by the president during academic ceremonies. The presidential medallion depicts the official seal of the college in bronze. Links of the chain are engraved with the names of Meharry’s past presidents and their terms of office, symbolizing the continuity of responsibility in the office.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 7 A N A CT OF K INDNESS

In the 1820s, 16-year-old Samuel Meharry was hauling a load of salt through the wilderness when his wagon slid off the road into a muddy ditch. With rain and nightfall limiting his options, Samuel searched for help.

Peering through the darkness, he saw a modest cabin that was home to a black family recently freed from slavery. Ignoring risks involved in responding to a stranger’s knock on the door, the family—still vulnerable to slave hunters paid to return freedmen to bondage—gave Samuel food and shelter for the night.

At morning’s light, they helped the young visitor raise his wagon from the mud and Samuel continued on his way. The black family’s act of kindness touched young Samuel so deeply that he vowed to repay it. “I have no money now,” he said as he departed, “but when I am able, I shall do something for your race.”

Tragically, history never recorded the name of the courageous black family, and perhaps their identity even receded in the mind of Samuel as he grew prosperous in the years that followed.

Even so, 40 years later, as the Civil War ended and black citizens began their long struggle for rights guaranteed by the Constitution, Samuel seized an opportunity to redeem his vow.

When leading Methodist clergymen and laymen organized the Freedmen’s Aid Society in August 1866, to “elevate former slaves, intellectually and morally,” Samuel acted. He and his four brothers—Alexander, David, Hugh and Jesse—pledged their support to Central Tennessee College’s emerging medical education program.

With $30,000 in cash and real property, the Meharry brothers repaid the black family’s “Act of Kindness” with one of their own. In 1876, they funded the College’s Medical Department which evolved over time into what we now know as Meharry Medical College.

Today, the contemporary Salt Wagon image symbolizes those several acts of kindness and philanthropy and countless others performed by the College’s loyal supporters.

8 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

All names, degrees, theses and dissertation titles were submitted and approved by the dean for each school and were confirmed to be accurate for publication in the 2020 Commencement Program. C ANDIDATES FOR THE D EGREE OF D OCTOR OF P HILOSOPHY

LaTayia Marché Aaron Taneisha Reneé Gillyard Sarrah Elnour Widatalla Seattle, Washington Murrieta, California Los Angeles, California B.S., 2013, Clark University B.S., 2013, State B.S., 2007, University of Gezira Dissertation Title: “Diabetes and University Shreveport Madani, Sudan Obesity as Mediators of Benign Dissertation Title: M.S., 2010, Khartoum University Prostatic Hyperplasia” “Characterization of G-protein Madani, Sudan Program: Biochemistry and Dependent and Independent Dissertation Title: “The Role of Cancer Biology Signaling Pathways of the Annexin A6 in the Development Preceptor: Simon Hayward, Melanocortin-4 Receptor” of Resistance of Triple Ph.D., (NorthShore University Program: Pharmacology Negative Breast Cancer Cells HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois) Preceptor: Roger Cone, Ph.D. to EGFR-TKIs” (The Life Sciences Institute, Program: Biochemistry and Andrea Flores-Burroughs University of Michigan) Cancer Biology Denver, Colorado Preceptor: Amos Sakwe, Ph.D. B.S., 2006, University of Nevada, Deneshia Jená McIntosh Las Vegas Dallas, Texas Danyeal Marie Wright Dissertation Title: “Promyelocytic B.S., 2007, Xavier University of Garland, Texas Leukemia Nuclear Bodies Louisiana B.S., 2010, Texas Woman’s Regulate the Stability of the Dissertation Title: “The University Fusion Protein Dendra2-Nrf2 in Differential Effects of SUMO- Dissertation Title: “The the Nucleus” Targeted Ubiquitylation of the Contribution of Membrane Program: Pharmacology Redox Sensitive Transcription Estrogen Receptors to the Preceptor: Amos Sakwe, Ph.D., Factor NRF2” Attenuation of NOP-Mediated and Ifeanyi Arinze, Ph.D. Program: Biochemistry and Spinal Antihypersensitivity” (Posthumous) Cancer Biology Program: Neuroscience Preceptor: Jamaine Davis, Ph.D., Preceptor: Sukhbir Mokha, Ph.D. Shamara Elizabeth Davis and Ifeanyi Arinze, Ph.D. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Posthumous) B.S., 2013, Dissertation Title: “Nucleosomal dsDNA Stimulates APOL1 Expression in Human Cultured Podocytes by Activating the cGAS/IFI16-Signaling Pathway” Program: Microbiology and Immunology Preceptor: Waldemar Popik, Ph.D.

Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 10 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. C ANDIDATES FOR THE D EGREE OF M ASTER OF S CIENCE IN P UBLIC H EALTH

Gareth Ryan Butler Ghino L. Francois Glenn Lloyd Reeves Jr. Memphis, Tennessee Tampa, Florida Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.A., 2016, The University of B.S., 2008, University of South B.S., 2015, Tennessee, Knoxville Florida M.D., 2014, Meharry Medical Christine Angela Samuel Julian Brice Buchanan College Utica, New York Seattle, Washington B.S., 2018, B.A., 2015, Morehouse College Asia M. Gregory Jonesboro, Muthu V. Sivasankaran Cedrina Calder B.S., 2015, Johnson C. Smith Monroe, New Jersey Neptune, New Jersey University B.A., 2004, Rutgers University B.S., 2005, George Washington M.D., 2010, St. Georges University Corey D. Hemphill University School of Medicine M.D., 2011, Ross University Chattanooga, Tennessee School of Medicine B.S., 2016, The University of Ihuoma Tasie Tennessee, Knoxville Jackson, Tennessee Dierra Daranique Cohen B.S., 2017, Memphis, Tennessee Cicely Danielle Inge B.S., 2018, The University of Covington, Georgia Sharnice D. Winston Tennessee, Knoxville B.S., 2017, Cuba, B.S., 2016, Kirsten Lenore Cottingham Marcus Bernard Jackson Birmingham, Alabama Covington, Georgia Jachovian LaTrez Woods B.S., 2013, Tuskegee University B.S., 2015, Xavier University of Jackson, Georgia Louisiana B.A., 2017, Domonique Nequila Early M.S.P.H., 2019, Meharry Medical Jackson, Tennessee Anastasia Elizabeth Wright College B.S., 2016, Austin Peay State St. Louis, Missouri University Kessy Jean B.A., 2017, Xavier University of Port-au-Prince, Haiti Louisiana Danielle Epps B.S., 2014, Rutgers University Flint, Michigan B.S., 2015, Michigan State Jamie Means University Spartanburg, B.A., 2018, Converse College Brittany Rose Cole Fontana Los Angeles, California Autumn Kani Montgomery B.S., 2017, Rancho Santa Margarita, California B.S., 2017, Hampton University

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 11 C ANDIDATES FOR THE D EGREE OF M ASTER OF H EALTH S CIENCES

Jasmene C. Abernathy Zoè C. Beckworth Matthew Ian Burke Fort Smith, Arkansas Indianola, Mississippi San Antonio, Texas B.S., 2016, B.S., 2019, B.S., 2018, Trinity University M.S., 2018, Hampton University De’Quincy Centrell Bingham Adrienne Marie Carter Azizat Adebola Aderian Tallulah, Louisiana Oakland, California Miami, Florida B.S., 2015, Grambling State B.A., 2012, University of Southern B.S., 2017, University California M.S.P.H., 2019, Meharry Medical Ayriana Danielle Catlett Chibuzo J. Aguwa College Brookfield, Wisconsin Augusta, Georgia B.A., 2018, University of Victoria Anjernette Blue B.S., 2018, Pennsylvania Houston, Texas Asiah Lanae Cauley M.P.H., 2019, Dartmouth College B.S., 2017, University of New Orleans Clinton, Maryland Erica Eseosa Aibangbee Isaac Bimpeh Boateng B.S., 2018, Lawrenceville, Georgia Columbus, Ohio Catherine Joy Cazimir B.S., 2019, Georgia State University B.S., 2016, Southern Adventist Miami, Florida University Andrianna Jeaniece Anderson B.S., 2017, Florida International Mooresville, North Carolina Rachel Ellen Branham University B.A., 2016, University of North Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Deja Yvonne Clay Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S., 2016, Howard University Oglethorpe, Georgia Mallori Sara Elise Ashford David Lee Bridges B.S., 2019, University of Nevada, Fayetteville, Georgia Nashville, Tennessee Las Vegas B.S., 2017, Clayton State B.A., 1994, Howard University Alexandria Simone Clemmons University Libertie L. Broussard Durham, North Carolina Evelyn C. Ayozie Lafayette, Louisiana B.S., 2015, East Carolina University Katy, Texas B.S., 2019, University of Louisiana M.S., 2018, North Carolina State B.S., 2017, The University of University Texas, San Antonio Porsha Chebanese Brown Milwaukee, Wisconsin Loren Carter Cobb Naima Bakari B.B.A., 2012, Georgia State Duluth, Georgia Los Angeles, California University B.S., 2019, B.A., 2015, Spelman College Taylor Dianna Brown Lashunda Nicole Collins Kane JaKoda Banner Pontiac, Michigan Memphis, Tennessee Lumberton, North Carolina B.S., 2018, Central Michigan B.S., 2016, Tennessee State University B.S., 2017, University Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 12 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. Kayla Marie Copeland C’Vaeo Coolidge Edwards Adrianna Elaine Sandra Hayden Collierville, Tennessee Detroit, Michigan Silver Spring, Maryland B.A., 2019, The University of B.S., 2016, University of Detroit B.S., 2018, Memphis Mercy Lonnie Hill Jessica Dewey Corley Morgan Alisha Everheart Wadley, Georgia Washington, District of Columbia Atlanta, Georgia B.A., 2018, B.S., 2017, Spelman College B.S., 2012, North Carolina A&T Gavin Elias Hillsman State University LaVergne, Tennessee Teosha Patrice Craighead M.S., 2018, Hampton University Nashville, Tennessee B.S., 2017, Middle Tennessee B.A., 2018, D’Lauren LeCoya Falkner State University Collierville, Tennessee Allexis L. Culton Leiana Simoné Hollingsworth B.S., 2018, Xavier University of Stafford, Virginia Port Arthur, Texas Louisiana B.S., 2012, Prairie View A&M B.S., 2018, Pennsylvania State University Victoria Faulkner University Collierville, Tennessee Ali Abdi Ibrahim Erin Michelle Davis B.S., 2016, Howard University New Orleans, Louisiana Columbus, Ohio M.S., 2018, The University of B.S., 2018, The Ohio State B.S., 2006, Xavier University of Memphis Louisiana University J.D., 2012, Loyola University Brittany Rose Cole Fontana Jacqueline Ijeoma Ike New Orleans College of Law Los Angeles, California El Paso, Texas B.S., 2017, Hampton University Lauren Alexis Davis B.S.N., 2015, The University of M.S.P.H., 2019, Meharry Medical Texas at El Paso Atlanta, Georgia College B.S., 2019, Oakwood University Demarcus Ingram Alexus Monique Footman Lakeland, Florida Nataki Titilayo Duncan Tallahasse, Florida B.S., 2015, Florida Memorial Springdale, Maryland A.A., 2013, Tallahassee University B.S., 2015, Rutgers University Community College M.P.H., 2019, Thomas Jefferson B.S., 2015, Spelman College Marcus B. Jackson University M.S., 2017, Morehouse School of Covington, Georgia B.S., 2015, Xavier University of Nneanata Ijele Echetebu Medicine Louisiana Brentwood, Tennessee Anthony Jerome Freeman B.A., 2018, The University of Peachtree City, Georgia Kazeem Oluwaseyi Kareem Tennessee, Knoxville B.S., 2019, Xavier University of Smyrna, Georgia B.S., 2018, Georgia State University Chiyerre L. Echie Louisiana Mykia Simone Lee Memphis, Tennessee Savanna Louise Harrison Buffalo, New York B.A., 2017, Vanderbilt University Augusta, Georgia B.A., 2018, Xavier University of M.S., 2018, The University of B.S., 2019, Spelman College Mississippi School of Medicine Louisiana

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 13 Eric U. Madu Anthony C. Moreland Jr. Sheream James Reed , Illinois Knoxville, Tennessee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania B.S., 2017, Chicago State University B.S., 2018, Tennessee State B.S., 2015, University of University Pittsburgh Cameron Cirron Mahone M.S., 2018, Geisinger Schyler Anne Morton El Dorado, Arkansas Commonwealth School of New Orleans, Louisiana B.S., 2016, Arkansas State University Medicine M.S., 2018, B.S., 2015, Xavier University of Louisiana Meshach N. Service Zoe Paige McDowell Queens, New York Jessica U. Mpamugo McDonough, Georgia B.A., 2014, Virginia Smyrna, Delaware B.S., 2017, Clark Atlanta University Commonwealth University B.S., 2012, Micah Byron McGlathery Alyssa Séra Patricia Murphy Lauryn Iman Taylor Harvest, Alabama Fayetteville, North Carolina B.S., 2017, Tuskegee University Islip, New York B.A., 2019, Hofstra University B.S., 2019, East Carolina M.S.P.H., 2019, Meharry Medical University College David J. Nathan Mobile, Alabama Jessica K. Todd Letori Nikea McMullen Lawrenceville, Georgia Northport, Alabama B.S., 2016, Xavier University of Louisiana A.S., 2016, Oxford College of B.A., 2017, University of Alabama Emory University at Birmingham Nia Rose Nchami B.S., 2018, Emory University M.A., 2018, University of Alabama Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Birmingham B.S., 2015, West Chester Anthony Emanuel Twitty Madison, Alabama Michala B. Mercer University of Pennsylvania M.P.H., 2017, West Chester B.S., 2014, University of Alabama Albany, Georgia at Birmingham B.S., 2016, Spelman College University of Pennsylvania M.M.S., 2019, Mississippi College Chinaza Erika Nnawulezi Jacob Roland Walker II Suffolk, Virginia Bowie, Maryland Ashanta Narissa Merriweather B.S., 2019, Hampton University B.S., 2017, Howard University Fort Lauderdale, Florida B.S., 2018, The University of Matthew Rafael Perez Malik Noel Walters Central Florida San Mateo, California Severn, Maryland B.S., 2016, Santa Clara University B.S., 2018, University of Chrissherra Tanniqua Mills Maryland, College Park Converse, Texas Chanera Kellie Philogene B.S., 2019, Baylor University Union, New Jersey Angela V. Ward B.A., 2015, Rutgers University South Holland, Illinois Aisha Omolola Morafa M.P.H., 2018, Rutgers University B.A., 2012, University of Germantown, Tennessee Missouri, Columbia B.A., 2015, Emory University Mycah Iman Simon Pumphrey M.P.H., 2018, The University of Los Angeles, California Memphis, School of Public Health B.A., 2018, Fisk University

Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 14 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. Jeania D. Ware Christan Asha Williams Morgan A. Williams Memphis, Tennessee New Orleans, Louisiana Dallas, Texas B.S., 2015, Middle Tennessee B.S., 2015, Xavier University of B.S., 2017, University of Kansas State University Louisiana M.P.H., 2017, Louisiana State Robert Charles White Jr. University Shreveport Los Angeles, California B.S., 2018, Loyola University Kira A.Williams New Orleans Fountain Inn, South Carolina B.S., 2018, Southern Wesleyan University

C ANDIDATES FOR THE C ERTIFICATE IN H EALTH P OLICY

Cecilia F. Akintonde Andrea Flores Burroughs Christine Angela Samuel Upper Marlboro, Maryland Denver, Colorado Utica, New York B.S., 2015, University of B.S., 2006, University of Nevada, B.S., 2018, Tuskegee University Maryland, College Park Las Vegas Kerwin O. Scott Joel David Alvarez Dierra Daranique Cohen Milwaukee, Wisconsin Wenatchee, Washington Memphis, Tennessee B.S., 2008, Lane College B.S., 2014, Washington State B.S., 2018, The University of M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical University Tennessee,

Robert N. Boyd Asia Gregory Sara Tesfatsion Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jonesboro, Georgia Stone Mountain, Georgia B.S., 2014, University of B.S., 2015, Johnson C. Smith B.A., 2011, Benedictine College Wisconsin-Milwaukee University Naomi Gabrielle Turner KamíLah S. Brown Surbhi Gupta Oakland, California Hampton, Virginia Morristown, Tennessee B.S., 2014, State B.A., 2013, Howard University B.S., 2016, The University of University M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Tennessee, Knoxville College Jamie Means Spartanburg, South Carolina B.A., 2018, Converse College

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 15 A BIOMEDICAL R ESEARCHER’ S P LEDGE

I accept this opportunity to follow the difficult and rewarding path of biomedical science. I will endeavor to honor all those who have contributed to this opportunity by always working to the utmost of my abilities and by increasing those abilities when possible. I pledge to use my energy, intellect and education to enhance the lives of all humans, understanding that often the greatest strides are made through efforts to assist the dispossessed and underprivileged in our world. I will carefully consider and remain mindful of the ethical implications of my work. I will never use my gifts and skills to intentionally harm any individual, group or the planetary environment. In planning and carrying out my work, I will treat this planet and all its life forms with honor and respect. I will honor and respect the efforts of my , taking great care to always give credit where credit is due and always humbly understanding that all I see, I see by standing on the shoulders of the many scientists who have gone before me. I also will honor and respect my students and all who rely on that which I have learned, endeavoring to truthfully and openly disclose all my methods, findings and conclusions. So long as I adhere to this pledge, may I have continued success in the field of biomedical science.

16 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE P UBLIC H EALTH P LEDGE

I pledge to do all within my power to safeguard human and environmental health through prevention, protection, promotion and educational efforts. I will accept the responsibility to use my talents, training and professional experience to instill public trust in all my public health endeavors. It is my personal commitment to serve my community with integrity and pride. As a member of the public health community, I recognize the unique responsibilities associated with this role. I commit myself to the high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct required to achieve community health and to ensuring that the basic resources and conditions necessary for health are accessible to all members of the community.

H EALTH S CIENCES P LEDGE

As I embark on my career, now an alumnus of the Master of Health Sciences, I pledge that I will represent my scientific profession honorably by conducting myself and my professional endeavors in a manner that is always above reproach. I will incorporate the ethical and moral principles that constitute integrity in all that I do and faithfully ensure that the results of my professional activities ultimately benefit our world. With this affirmation, I will acknowledge and honor the contributions of those who have preceded me, while seeking truth and the advancement of knowledge in all my actions. I will strive to show compassion, embrace diversity and above all, uphold excellence that I should become a worthy role model deserving of respect by all.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 17 C ANDIDATES FOR THE D EGREE OF D OCTOR OF D ENTAL S URGERY

Andrew Aboagye-Kumi Matthew Gregory Bidwell Michele M. Collins Fayetteville, North Carolina Murfreesboro, Tennessee New Orleans, Louisiana B.A., 2015, North Carolina State B.S., 2016, The University of B.S., 2013, Xavier University of University Tennessee, Knoxville Louisiana M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Cecilia F. Akintonde Alexandra Lehmann Bilunas College Upper Marlboro, Maryland Omaha, Nebraska B.S., 2015, University of B.S., 2015, University of Feyishayo Dahunsi Maryland, College Park Nebraska-Lincoln Marietta, Georgia B.S., 2014, Georgia Institute of Arash Arab Isaac Brown Technology Nashville, Tennessee Brooklyn, New York B.S., 2010, The University of B.S., 2014, Morgan State University Jordan C. Douglas Tennessee, Knoxville Marietta, Georgia M.S., 2013, Lipscomb University KamíLah S. Brown B.S., 2014, Georgia State University Hampton, Virginia Botros G. Aiyad B.A., 2013, Howard University Kadene K. Falconer Nashville, Tennessee M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Orlando, Florida B.S., 2012, David Lipscomb College B.S., 2016, Adventist University University of the Health Sciences Tatyana Penn Brown M.S., 2013, David Lipscomb Jerren Ferguson University Clinton, Maryland B.S., 2015, Morgan State Nashville, Tennessee Mena Azab B.S., 2012, University of Nashville, Tennessee Christopher Anthony Butler California, Irvine A.S., 2008, Purdue University Plaquemine, Louisiana B.S., 2014, Louisiana State Makenzie Rae Fortney B.A., 2010, Middle Tennessee Irving Texas State University University M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical B.S., 2013, Hardin-Simmons Frederick Banks Jr. College University Minden, Louisiana M.S., 2014, University of North B.S., 2013, Louisiana State Kenneth Cordell Carter Texas Health Science Center Chicago, Illinois University Shreveport Crystal G. Fuller B.S., 2014, University of Macon, Georgia Carlton C. Baskin Wisconsin-Madison B.A., 2014, Duke University Madison, Alabama Marie G. Cineus B.S., 2012, Auburn University Jimmy Ray Gibson Jr. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti M.S.P.H, 2016, Meharry Medical Stone Mountain, Georgia B.S., 2013, Florida International College B.S., 2014, Georgia State University University

Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 18 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. Thomas James Gillcrist Hirut Manmektot Kassa Pauline M. Pham Mount Juliet, Tennessee Indianapolis, Indiana New Orleans, Louisiana B.S., 2009, Middle Tennessee B.A., 2006, Indiana University- B.S., 2016, Xavier University of State University Purdue University Fort Wayne Louisiana A.S., 2008, Indiana University – Sarah Glenn Purdue University Fort Wayne Jordan André Pierre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada R.D.H., 2008, Indiana University- New Orleans, Louisiana B.S., 2014, Texas Southern Purdue University Fort Wayne B.S., 2015, Xavier University of University Louisiana M.H.S., 2015, Meharry Medical Alexys Kelly College Nassau Bahamas Kristen Leigh Ricks Puckett B.S., 2014, Oakwood University Nashville, Tennessee David E. Gonzalez B.S., 2015, The University of Hialeah, Florida Tiara Sade Marshall Tennessee, Knoxville A.S., 2011, University of Florida Atlanta, Georgia B.S., 2013, University of Florida B.S., 2015, Alabama State Cherie Ransby M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical University Nashville, Tennessee College M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical B.S., 2016, Georgia State College University Asia-Bryanne Caroline Greenleaf David Eugene McNutt Keturah Richardson Parkersburg, West Virginia Brentwood, Tennessee Dallas, Texas B.S., 2014, West Virginia State B.S., 2013, Lipscomb University B.S., 2007, Texas Woman’s University M.S., 2014, The University of University Tennessee Health Science M.B.A., 2014, Texas Woman’s Surbhi Gupta Center University Morristown, Tennessee B.S., 2016, The University of Zelexis Morse Morgan Danielle Rigsby Tennessee, Knoxville Alexandria, Virginia Baltimore, Maryland B.S., 2012, North Carolina A&T B.S., 2015, Howard University Chantai Nacole Harris University M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Conyers, Georgia M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical College B.A., 2015, Alabama State College University Trent William Roberts Amstrong Nya Njinguet Southlake, Texas Brittney J. Hawkins Baltimore, Maryland B.S., 2013, University of Houston, Texas A.A., 2013, Prince George’s Arkansas at Monticello B.S., 2014, Texas Southern Community College University Ryanna Cassandra Robinson B.A., 2015, , Illinois Raven Julia Jackson Maryland, Baltimore County B.A., 2012, University of Carrollton, Georgia Michigan-Ann Arbor B.S., 2015, Georgia Institute of Technology

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 19 Owen Crump Rockett Christina A. Smith Brittany N. Willis Bristol, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee Jackson, Mississippi B.A., 2015, The University of B.S., 2014, University of New A.S., 2012, Hinds Community Tennessee, Knoxville Orleans,

Kerwin O. Scott Robert Spaulding Wremaine Lumass Dupree Milwaukee, Wisconsin Macon, Georgia Wilson B.S., 2008, Lane College A.S., 2006, Macon State College Wichita Falls, Texas M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical B.S., 2008, Middle Georgia State A.A, 2010, San Diego College College Community College B.S., 2014, California State Se’quon M.H. Scott Cre’Andria Jamille Thompson University, Dominguez Hills Queens, New York Tuskegee, Alabama B.S., 2012, Stony Brook A.A., 2011, Miami Dade College Anqi Zheng University B.S., 2012, Norfolk State Cordova, Tennessee M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical University B.S., 2015, Christian Brothers College M.S., 2016, Hampton University University

Indi A. Shelton Brianna Lissete Tucker Sumter, South Carolina Brooklyn, New York B.S., 2008, The University of B.S., 2015, Clark Atlanta South Carolina University M. S., 2014, Philadelphia College M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical of Osteopathic Medicine College Georgia Nora E. Walker Tumani K. Sissoko Dadeville, Alabama Brooklyn, New York A.S., 2010, Central Alabama B.S., 2015, Georgia State Community College University B.S., 2014, Auburn University at Montgomery

Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 20 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. D ENTAL OATH

I, realizing the privileges and opportunity that have been given to me, my study and the arts of dentistry, and appreciating the significance of the dental degree, which has been conferred upon me, do hereby willingly pledge: That I will diligently uphold the dignity, honor and objective of the dental profession and, to the best of my ability, will contribute to its prestige, proficiency and progress; That I solemnly accept my responsibility to the patient, to give him the best of my knowledge and skill and to maintain an impeccable relationship with him that will warrant his trust and confidence; That I will faithfully observe the Principles of Ethics set forth by the profession; and That I will lend my influences and support to dental education, to organized dentistry and to all segments of the profession, which contribute to the fulfillment of this purpose.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 21 C ANDIDATES FOR THE D EGREE OF D OCTOR OF M EDICINE

Adeniyi Adediran Abimbola Brianna Lynnette Arrington Ashanta Patricia Brady Brampton, Ontario, Canada Stafford, Virginia Chicago, Illinois B.S., 2012, University of Ottawa B.S., 2015, North Carolina A&T B.S., 2008, The University of M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical State University Maryland, College Park College M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical PharmD, 2012, Howard College University Dennis K. Adaaquah Nashville, Tennessee Kevin Benjamin Black Jr. Benjamin Browne B.S., 2012, University of Virginia Harrisonburg, Pennsylvania Bowie, Maryland M.S., 2016, Drexel University B.S., 2015, Millersville University B.S., 2007, Oakwood University M.S., 2020, Meharry Medical Harrison Nimo Agyeman Kristina Dale Black College Alexandria, Virginia Riverview, Florida B.S., 2016, Virginia B.S., 2015, North Carolina Paula Valetta Bugg-Wrenn Commonwealth University University Decatur, Georgia B.S., 2016, Virginia M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical B.S., 2013, Commonwealth University College M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical College Saresh M. Akmal River G. Black Ellijay, Georgia Sundance, Wyoming Andrea Flores Burroughs B.S., 2016, University of North B.S., 2016, Northern Arizona Denver, Colorado Georgia University B.S., 2006, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Whitney Olivia Allen Lauren Ashley-Morgan Blake White Castle, Louisiana Raleigh, North Carolina Haley Jeneen Cabiness B.S., 2011, B.S., 2014, North Carolina State Milledgeville, Georgia and A&M College University B.S., 2014, Georgia State M.P.H., 2014, Louisiana State M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical University University Health Services College M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Center College Mina Ashak Botros Joel David Alvarez La Jolla, California Miguel A. Carpio Jr. Wenatchee, Washington B.S., 2014, Massachusetts McAllen, Texas B.S., 2014, Washington State College of Pharmacy and B.S., 2014, Texas A&M University Health Sciences University

Chidi Ikenna Amah Robert N. Boyd Lucas Sherman Carver Atlanta, Georgia Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ripley, Tennessee B.S., 2015, Kennesaw State B.S., 2014, University of B.S., 2016, University Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 22 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. Omar David Chapa Prince U. Eleeh Verniecea Jade Harris Franklin, Tennessee Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Jackson, Mississippi B.S., 2007, The University of Nigeria B.A., 2012, Fisk University Tennessee, Knoxville B.S., 2012, Southern University M.P.H., 2015, Southern Illinois University Dajah Inez Chase Nichelle Moné Enata Memphis, Tennessee Bloomington, Illinois Kartemus Heary B.S., 2016, The University of B.S., 2013, Illinois State St. James, Louisiana Tennessee, Knoxville University B.S., 2012, Northwestern State M.S., 2015, Lindenwood University Hunkyo Andrew Chung University-Belleville M.S.C.I., 2019, Washington Nashville, Tennessee University School of Medicine B.S., 2014, Wake Forest University Derek A. Fitzgerald Houston, Texas Desztini D. Howard Shaleeka Cornelius B.S., 2016, Howard University Kansas City, Missouri St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands B.S., 2014, Virginia State B.S., 2013, Howard University Jermaine Alan Foster University Nashville, Tennessee Sky Elizabeth Dainty B.S., 2004, Kettering College of Whitney Elyssa Hucks New Orleans, Louisiana Medical Arts Bowie, Maryland B.S., 2015, Valdosta State B.S., 2014, Oakwood University University Shara Marie Fuller Virginia Beach, Virginia Hascal Othello Humes III Christopher E. Davis B.S., 2016, University of Virginia Los Angeles, California Dallas, Texas B.S., 2013, University of B.A., 2014, University of Texas Herbert Rashad Giles Jr. Pennsylvania Mobile, Alabama Naimah Muhajah Dease M.H.S, 2016, Meharry Medical B.S., 2008, Jackson State College Monroe, North Carolina University B.S., 2014, The University of Yvan James North Carolina at Chapel Hill Raphi R. Hambartzhumian West Palm Beach, Florida Los Angeles, California B.S., 2012, Florida Atlantic Kelley M. Denton B.S., 2014, University of University Earle, Arkansas Southern California B.S., 2008, M.S., 2017, Keck School of Artrish L. Jefferson M.S., 2014, University of Medicine of University of Gifford, Florida Arkansas for Medical Sciences Southern California B.S., 2012, University of Central M.A.T., 2010, Johns Hopkins Florida University Marie Hanna M.H.S., 2015, Meharry Medical St. Petersburg, Florida College Chrystel Dol B.S., 2014, University of South Long Island, New York Florida Cecilia Santos Jimenez B.S., 2008, City University of San Jose, California New York B.S., 2012, University of California, Santa Cruz

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 23 Eric Johnson Shekinah D. Malone Moo Jin Oh Charleston, South Carolina Newport News, Virginia Seoul, South Korea B.S., 2016, Tuskegee University B.A., 2004, Virginia State B.S., 2011, Emory University University Dale Keller M.P.A., 2004, Virginia Ebubechi Okwumabua Bristol, Tennessee Commonwealth Memphis, Tennessee B.S., B.A., 2013, Appalachian B.S., 2012, The University of State University Christian McClairen Tennessee, Knoxville West Des Moines, Iowa Justin R. King B.S., 2016, University of Iowa Simbiat Olayiwola Memphis, Tennessee Houston, Texas B.S., 2012, Christian Brothers Deneshia Jená McIntosh B.S., 2014, University of Illinois University Dallas, Texas at Chicago B.S., 2007, Xavier University of Brittany Landry Louisiana Ian Peace Plattenville, Louisiana Rancho Cucamonga, California B.S, 2016, Xavier University of Daniel Mikhail B.S., 2016, Morehouse College Louisiana Orlando, Florida B.S., 2015, Nova Southeastern Kelyn N. Pittman Ketialie E. Laroche University Atlanta, Georgia Pembroke Pines, Florida B.S., 2010, University of Georgia B.A., 2014, Florida International Caleb Miles M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical University Nashville, Tennessee College M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical B.A., 2013, Middle Tennessee College State University Shannon Elyse Pringle Jacksonville, Florida Charles R.W. Latimore Kayla Denise Moore B.S., 2013, University of Florida Miami, Florida Waco, Texas PharmD, 2009, Hampton University B.S., 2015, Xavier University of Ramsis Ramsis Louisiana Nashville, Tennessee Ivan E. Leroux M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical B.S., 2015, San Diego State Bronx, New York College University B.A., 2013, Connecticut College Galen James Nailor Margie Areias Rayford Kendarrious Razel Lewis Houston, Texas Terry, Mississippi Franklinton, Louisiana B.S., 2015, Baylor University B.S., 2015, Tougaloo College B.S., 2015, Southeastern M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Louisiana University Victor Nnah College Bronx, New York Alexander Michael Lopez B.S., B.A., 2011, Lehman College - Devin A. Rickard Los Angeles, California City University of New York Maryville, Tennessee B.A., 2014, University of B.S., 2015, Cumberland Southern California Chukwuemeka Obi University M.S., 2014, University of Nashville, Tennessee Southern California B.S., 2014, Saint Louis University

Candidates for degrees whose names are listed in this program are granted diplomas on the 24 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE condition that the individuals so identifed have completed all requirements for graduation. Christopher Salazar-Fields Jyotsna Thota Kwaku Yeboah Dallas, Texas Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee B.S., 2013, The University of B.S., 2015, The University of B.A., 2014, The University of Texas at Arlington Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Knoxville M.H.S., 2015, Meharry Medical Bisola W. Salisu Micah Christine Turpeau College Nashville, Tennessee Atlanta, Georgia B.A., 2014, University of B.S., 2016, Davidson College Andrew A. Youssef Maryland, Baltimore County Tallahassee, Florida M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Mariel Olivia Watkins B.S., B.A., 2011, Florida A &M College Rochester Hills, Michigan University B.S., 2013, Rutgers University PharmD., 2015, Florida A&M Ashley Serjilus M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical University Miami, Florida College B.S., 2016, University of Miami Stephanie Y. Wiafe Wes Ezra Smoot Concord, North Carolina Suwanee, Georgia B.A., 2015, East Carolina B.S., 2014, Georgia State University University M.H.S., 2016, Meharry Medical Sara Negash Tesfatsion College Stone Mountain, Georgia B.A., 2011, Benedictine College Aaron Leo Yazdian Nashville, Tennessee Shant Thomassian B.S., 2014, George Washington Los Angeles, California University B.S., 2013, University of California, Santa Barbara

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 25 H IPPOCRATIC OATH MODERN VERSION

I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment this covenant: I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in whose steps I walk and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow. I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures that are required, avoiding those twin traps of overtreatment and therapeutic nihilism. I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science and that warmth, sympathy and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug. I will not be ashamed to say “I know not,” nor will I fail to call on my colleagues when the skills of another are needed for a patient’s recovery. I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially, must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God. I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart or a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person’s family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for the sick. I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure. I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those sound of mind and body, as well as the infirmed. If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help.

26 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT IN THE D OCTOR OF P HILOSOPHY P ROGRAM

The following Ph.D. candidates qualify for graduation with Highest Honors Andrea Flores-Burroughs Sarrah Elnour Widatalla High Honors LaTayia Marché Aaron Deneshia Jená McIntosh Honors Danyeal Marie Wright

The following Ph.D. candidates qualify for graduation with membership on the Dean’s List LaTayia Marché Aaron Deneshia Jená McIntosh Danyeal Marie Wright Andrea Flores-Burroughs Sarrah Elnour Widatalla

The student listed below has the highest Grade Point Average of all the Graduating Ph.D. Candidates Andrea Flores-Burroughs

The Beyond Boundaries Award This honor is bestowed annually to leaders for their scholastic achievements and community service involvement. Recipient: Andrea Flores-Burroughs

28 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT IN THE M ASTER OF S CIENCE IN P UBLIC H EALTH P ROGRAM

The following M.S.P.H. candidates qualify for graduation with High Honors Dierra Daranique Cohen Jamie Means Ihuoma Tasie Kirsten Lenore Cottingham Autumn Kani Montgomery Jachovian LaTrez Woods Cicely Danielle Inge Phillip Bernard Morris Honors Danielle L. Epps Kessy Jean Corey D. Hemphill Christine Angela Samuel

The following M.S.P.H. candidates qualify for graduation with membership on the Dean’s List Dierra Daranique Cohen Cicely Danielle Inge Christine Angela Samuel Kirsten Lenore Cottingham Jamie Means Ihuoma Tasie Danielle L. Epps Autumn Kani Montgomery Jachovian LaTrez Woods Kessy Jean Phillip Bernard Morris The students with the highest Grade Point Average in the M.S.P.H. Program Dierra Daranique Cohen Ihuoma Tasie Jachovian LaTrez Woods The Beyond Boundaries Award This honor is bestowed annually to leaders for their scholastic achievements and community service involvement. Recipient: Autumn Kani Montgomery

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 29 A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT IN THE M ASTER OF H EALTH S CIENCES P ROGRAM

The following M.H.S. candidates qualify for graduation with Highest Honors Evelyn C. Ayozie Taylor Dianna Brown Mycah Iman Simon Pumphrey Libertie L. Broussard Nneanata Ijele Echetebi Morgan A. Williams High Honors Jasmene C. Abernathy Jessica Dewey Corley Ashanta Narissa Merriweather Chibuzo J. Aguwa Erin Michelle Davis Aisha Omolola Morafa Erica Eseosa Aibangbee Chiyerre L. Echie Anthony C. Moreland Jr. Andrianna Jeaniece Anderson Morgan Alisha Everheart Schyler Anne Morton Kane JaKoda Banner Adrianna Elaine Sandra Hayden Nia Rose Nchami Rachel Ellen Branham Gavin Elias Hillsman Chinaza Erika Nnawulezi Porsha Chebanese Brown Kazeem Oluwaseyi Kareem Chanera Kellie Philogene Catherine Joy Cazimir Mykia Simone Lee Angela V. Ward Alexandria Simone Clemmons Letori Nikea McMullen Jeania D. Ware Honors Azizat Adebola Aderian Brittany Rose Cole Fontana Alyssa Séra Patricia Murphy Isaac Boateng Lonnie Hill Matthew Rafael Perez David Lee Bridges Leiana Simone Hollingsworth Sheream James Reed Matthew Ian Burke Ali Abdi Ibrahim Jessica K. Todd Adrienne Marie Carter Jacqueline Ijeoma Ike Anthony Emanuel Twitty Deja Yvonne Clay Demarcus Ingram Jacob Roland Walker II Loren Carter Cobb Eric U. Madu Robert Charles White Jr. Nataki Duncan Cameron Cirron Mahone Christan Asha Williams D’Lauren LeCoya Falkner Jessica U. Mpamugo Kira A.Williams

30 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE The following M.H.S. candidates qualify for graduation with membership in the Dean’s List Jasmene C. Abernathy Nataki Duncan Schyler Anne Morton Azizat Adebola Aderian Nneanata Ijele Echetebi Jessica U. Mpamugo Chibuzo J. Aguwa Chiyerre L. Echie Alyssa Séra Patricia Murphy Erica Eseosa Aibangbee Morgan Alisha Everheart Nia Rose Nchami Andrianna Jeaniece Anderson D’Lauren LeCoya Falkner Chinaza Erika Nnawulezi Evelyn C. Ayozie Brittany Rose Cole Fontana Matthew Rafael Perez Kane JaKoda Banner Adrianna Elaine Sandra Hayden Chanera Kellie Philogene Isaac Boateng Lonnie Hill Mycah Iman Simon Pumphrey Rachel Ellen Branham Gavin Elias Hillsman Sheream James Reed Libertie L. Broussard Leiana Simone Hollingsworth Jessica K. Todd Porsha Chebanese Brown Ali Abdi Ibrahim Anthony Emanuel Twitty Taylor Dianna Brown Jacqueline Ijeoma Ike Jacob Roland Walker II Matthew Ian Burke Demarcus Ingram Angela V. Ward Adrienne Marie Carter Kazeem Oluwaseyi Kareem Jeania D. Ware Catherine Joy Cazimir Mykia Simone Lee Robert Charles White Jr. Deja Yvonne Clay Eric U. Madu Christan Asha Williams Alexandria Simone Clemmons Letori Nikea McMullen Kira A.Williams Loren Carter Cobb Ashanta Narissa Merriweather Morgan A. Williams Jessica Dewey Corley Aisha Omolola Morafa Erin Michelle Davis Anthony C. Moreland Jr. The students with the highest Grade Point Average in the M.H.S. Program Evelyn C. Ayozie Taylor Dianna Brown Mycah Iman Simon Pumphrey Libertie L. Broussard Nneanata Ijele Echetebi Morgan A. Williams

The Beyond Boundaries Award This honor is bestowed annually to leaders for their scholastic achievements and community service involvement. Recipient: Alexandria Simone Clemmons

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 31 A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT IN THE D OCTOR OF D ENTAL S URGERY P ROGRAM

The National Dean’s List recognizes the positive academic achievements of qualified students and serves as an additional incentive for all students. Students nominated must have achieved Dean’s List honors or comparable academic accomplishment. The following candidates qualify for graduation with recognition on the National Dean’s List for 2020 who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients: Cecilia Akintonde Crystal Fuller David McNutt Arash Arab Thomas Gillcrist Zelexis Morse Matthew Bidwell Sarah Glenn Pauline Pham Kamilah Brown David Gonzalez Morgan Rigsby Kenneth Carter Jr. Asia-Bryanne Greenleaf Owen Rockett Marie Cineus Raven Jackson Se’Quon Scott Michele Collins Hirut (Manmektot) Kassa Christina Smith Jordan Douglas Alexys Kelly Brianna Tucker Makenzie Fortney Tiara Marshall Anqi Zheng

The Dean’s List for 2020 recognizes the positive academic achievements of qualified students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients: Cecilia Akintonde Crystal Fuller Cherie Ransby Arash Arab Thomas Gillcrist Kristen Ricks Frederick Banks Sarah Glenn Morgan Rigsby Carlton Baskin David Gonzalez Trent Roberts Matthew Bidwell Asia-Bryanne Greenleaf Ryanna Robinson Alexandria Bilunas Raven Jackson Owen Rockett Kamilah Brown Hirut (Manmektot) Kassa Kerwin Scott Kenneth Carter Jr. Alexys Kelly Se’Quon Scott Marie Cineus Tiara Marshall Christina Smith Michele Collins David McNutt Cre’Andria Thompson Jordan Douglas Zelexis Morse Brianna Tucker Makenzie Fortney Pauline Pham Anqi Zheng

32 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE The Academy of General Dentistry This award is presented to a senior dental student who has maintained academic scholastic balance between his/her clinical and didactic basic courses of study and has demonstrated outstanding attributes conducive to exceptional doctor-patient relationships. Recipients: Asia-Bryanne Greenleaf Morgan Rigsby American Academy of Gold Foil This award is presented to a senior dental student that demonstrates the attribute of handling and manipulation of direct gold in the restoration of natural teeth. Recipient: Jordan Pierre The Academy of Operative Dentistry Award This award is presented to a student who exemplifies outstanding achievement in Operative Dentistry. Recipient: Sarah Glenn The American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award This award recognizes a senior who has outstanding achievements, both academically and clinically, in Implant Dentistry. Recipient: Hirut Manmektot Kassa The Academy of Osseointegration (AO) This award is presented to an outstanding senior dental student in Implant Dentistry. The Academy is committed to supporting and expanding students’ interests, education, research and experiences in dental implants. Recipient: David McNutt The American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of Merit Award This award is presented to the graduating senior who demonstrated the highest proficiency in the clinical management of medically complex patients, the diagnosis and non-surgical management of medically related conditions of the oral and maxillofacial regions, academic achievement and interest in the discipline of oral medicine. Recipient: Se’ Quon Scott The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Achievement Award This award recognizes the graduating senior who demonstrated exemplary academic achievement and aptitude in oral pathology. Recipient: Makenzie Fortney

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 33 The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology This award is presented to a senior student who has demonstrated special interest and accomplishment in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Recipient: Jordan Douglas The American Academy of Orthodontics This award is presented to a senior dental student who demonstrates exceptional interest in the development of the Oro-Facial Complex. Recipient: Kenneth Carter Jr. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry This award is presented to a senior dental student who shows the most promise in pediatric dentistry. Recipient: Christopher Butler The American Academy of Periodontology This award is presented to a graduating dental student for outstanding achievement in Periodontics. Recipient: Kamilah Brown The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry This award is presented to a senior dental student who has demonstrated the most clinical proficiency and greatest interest in esthetic dentistry. Recipient: Jordan Douglas The American Association of Endodontics Student Achievement Award This award is presented to a senior who demonstrated the highest level of academic and clinical achievement related to Endodontics. Recipient: David McNutt The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Achievement Award This award recognizes a senior dental student with high academic standing for outstanding performance in undergraduate study and clinical training in the area of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesiology. Recipient: Makenzie Fortney The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implant Award The AAOMS provides an annual award to recognize a dental senior student with high academic standing and outstanding performance in undergraduate study and clinical training in the area of implant placement. Recipient: Thomas Gillcrist

34 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE The American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award This award recognizes a deserving senior dental student for high achievement in community dentistry and dental public health. Recipient: Marie Cineus The Brian D. Stone Award This award is presented to an outstanding senior dental student at each participating accredited U.S. dental school. Recipients embody the mission of Dental Lifeline Network by demonstrating exceptional volunteer service or care for patients with special needs. Recipient: Michele Collins The Dentsply Merit Award in Removable Prosthodontics This award is presented by Dentsply International/Trubyte Division to an outstanding senior dental student who has demonstrated excellence in removable prosthodontics. Recipient: Kadene Falconer Election to Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society The students selected from the top 12 percent of the class who ranked highest in scholarship for the entire period they were enrolled in dental school. Recipients: Matthew Bidwell Thomas Gillcrist Anqi Zheng Marie Cineus David McNutt Makenzie Fortney Se’Quon Scott

The AAWD Eleanor J. Bushee Award This award honors a female senior dental student who has achieved academic excellence and has demonstrated outstanding leadership and who is enthusiastic in her career in dentistry and in her life as a colleague, friend, and mentor. Recipient: Cre’Andria Thompson The American College of Prosthodontics Award This award is presented to a senior dental student who has demonstrated proficiency in the field of Prosthodontics. Recipient: Kadene Falconer The Brasseler USA Award of Excellence This award is presented to a senior dental student who has shown outstanding performance in Restorative Dentistry. Recipient: Alexys Kelly

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 35 The Meharry Dental General Scholarship Fund Recipients: Andrew Aboagye-Kumi Makenzie Fortney Keturah Richardson Botros Aiyad Crystal Fuller Kristen Ricks Cecilia Akintonde Jimmy Gibson Morgan Rigsby Arash Arab Thomas Gillcrist Trent Roberts Mena Azab Sarah Glenn Ryanna Robinson Frederick Banks Jr. David Gonzalez Owen Rockett Carlton Baskin Asia-Bryanne Greenleaf Kerwin Scott Matthew Bidwell Surbhi Gupta Se’Quon Scott Alexandria Bilunas Chantai Harris Indi Shelton Isaac Brown Brittney Hawkins Tumani Sissoko Kamilah Brown Raven Jackson Christina Smith Tatyana (Penn) Brown Hirut Manmektot Kassa Robert Spaulding Christopher Butler Alexys Kelly Cre’Andria Thompson Kenneth Carter Jr. Tiara Marshall Brianna Tucker Marie Cineus David McNutt Nora Walker Michele Collins Zelexis Morse Brittany Willis Feyishayo Dahunsi Amstrong Njinguet Wremaine Wilson Jordan Douglas Pauline Pham Anqi Zheng Kadene Falconer Jordan Pierre Jerren Ferguson Cherie Ransby

Hinman Dental Society Scholars This award is presented to dental students that demonstrate leadership, clinical work, academics and financial need. Recipients: Kamilah Brown Thomas Gillcrist Se’Quon Scott Kenneth Carter Jr. Alexys Kelly Cre’Andria Thompson Kadene Falconer David McNutt Crystal Fuller Amstrong Njinguet

The International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award This award is presented to the dental student who has maintained a recognized scholarly pursuit of dentistry and has been an outstanding student who, in the eyes of the faculty, will contribute to the profession. Recipient: Asia-Bryanne Greenleaf

36 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE The International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award This award is presented to the dental student who has maintained a recognized scholarly pursuit of dentistry. An altruistic attitude for the underserved and motivates others by serving as an active leader who is also an outstanding student and leader and who, in the eyes of the faculty, will contribute to the profession. Recipient: Crystal Fuller The International Congress of Oral Implantologist This award is presented to a senior dental student with the greatest interest in and commitment to oral implantology/implant dentistry. Recipient: Kerwin Scott The Quintessence Publishing Company Award for Research Achievement This award recognizes the graduating student who demonstrated outstanding achievement in dental research. Recipient: Jimmy Gibson The Quintessence Publishing Company Award in Restorative Dentistry This award is presented to the graduating dental student for outstanding achievement in Restorative Dentistry. Recipient: David McNutt The Quintessence Publishing Company Award in Periodontics This award is presented to the graduating dental student for outstanding achievement in Periodontics. Recipient: Marie Cineus Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics This award is presented to the dental student that excels in restorative prosthodontics. Recipient: Tiara Marshall The Byron Robinson Educational Foundation Award This award is presented to one or more students in the graduating class who have demonstrated an interest in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, participated in an externship or other concentrated sessions in the specialty and had ranking grades in the combined courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recipients: Marie Cineus Makenzie Fortney

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 37 The Horace Wells Senior Student Award Sponsored by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology This award is presented to the graduating senior who demonstrated outstanding achievement in Anesthesiology. Recipient: Marie Cineus The Whip Mix Corporation 2020 Hanau “Best of the Best” Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics This award is presented to a senior dental student who has excelled in the study and clinical application of Prosthodontics. Recipient: Jordan Pierre The Ewell-Neil Graduate Research Award Recipients: Christopher Butler Jimmy Gibson National Dental Association Recipients: Andrew Aboagye-Kumi Makenzie Fortney Keturah Richardson Botros Aiyad Crystal Fuller Kristen Ricks Cecilia Akintonde Jimmy Gibson Morgan Rigsby Arash Arab Thomas Gillcrist Trent Roberts Mena Azab Sarah Glenn Ryanna Robinson Frederick Banks Jr. David Gonzalez Owen Rockett Carlton Baskin Asia-Bryanne Greenleaf Kerwin Scott Matthew Bidwell Surbhi Gupta Se’Quon Scott Alexandria Bilunas Chantai Harris Indi Shelton Isaac Brown Brittney Hawkins Tumani Sissoko Kamilah Brown Raven Jackson Christina Smith Tatyana (Penn) Brown Hirut Manmektot Kassa Robert Spaulding Christopher Butler Alexys Kelly Cre’Andria Thompson Kenneth Carter Jr. Tiara Marshall Brianna Tucker Marie Cineus David McNutt Nora Walker Michele Collins Zelexis Morse Brittany Willis Feyishayo Dahunsi Amstrong Njinguet Wremaine Wilson Jordan Douglas Pauline Pham Anqi Zheng Kadene Falconer Jordan Pierre Jerren Ferguson Cherie Ransby

38 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT IN THE D OCTOR OF M EDICINE P ROGRAM

The following School of Medicine graduates were elected to membership as Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Scholars Lauren Blake Nichelle Enata Chukwuemeka Obi Mina Botros Shara Fuller Kelyn Pittman Ashanta Brady Kartemus Heary Bisola Salisu Sky Dainty Yvan James Stephanie Wiafe Naimah Dease Artrish Jefferson Aaron Yazdian The following School of Medicine candidates qualify for graduation with Highest Honors Ashanta Brady Chukwuemeka Obi High Honors Saresh Akmal Sky Dainty Artrish Jefferson Brianna Arrington Naimah Dease Kelyn Pittman Kristina Black Nichelle Enata Ramsis Ramsis Lauren Blake Shara Fuller Bisola Salisu Mina Botros Raphi Hambartzhumian Mariel Watkins Robert Boyd Kartemus Heary Stephane Wiafe Lucas Carver Yvan James Aaron Yazdian Honors Adeniyi Abimbola Hunkyo Chung Alexander Lopez Dennis Adaaquah Shaleeka Cornelius Christian McClairen Harrison Agyeman Kelley Denton Deneshia McIntosh Chidi Amah Derek Fitzgerald Daniel Mikhail Whitney Allen Jermaine Foster Kayla Moore Joel Alvarez Herbert Giles Galen Nailor Benjamin Browne Cecilia Jimenez Ebubechi Okwumabua Paula Bugg-Wrenn Brittany Landry Simbiat Olayiwola Andrea Burroughs Charles Latimore Margie Rayford Haley Cabiness Ketialie Laroche Ashley Serjilus Miguel Carpio Ivan Leroux Kwaku Yeboah Dajah Chase Kendarrious Lewis Andrew Youssef

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 39 The Student with the Highest Grade Point Average in the M.D. Program The recipient of this award is a senior medical student who has achieved the highest Grade Point Average in the School of Medicine. Recipient: Chukwuemeka Obi The Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians Award The recipient of this award is a senior medical student chosen by the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians, who has exemplified academic excellence and plans to pursue a career in Family Medicine. Recipient: Joel Alvarez The E. Perry Crump, M.D. Award in Pediatrics This award is presented to the fourth-year graduating medical student who exemplified the highest qualities of scholarship, aptitude and proficiency in the pursuit of excellence in the study of pediatrics. Recipient: Robert Boyd The Lloyd C. Elam, M.D. Professionalism Award This award was established by the faculty of the School of Medicine to recognize two senior medical students (one male and one female) who, throughout their matriculation, exemplified the characteristics of scholarship, integrity, professionalism, high moral standards and humanism in the delivery of health care. Recipients: Kelley Denton Galen Nailor The G.P.A. Forde Award This award, established by the Bolden family, is given to encourage proficiency and excellence in internal medicine and is presented to the senior medical student who, in the opinion of his/her mentors, exhibited the highest potential as a diagnostician. Recipient: Chukwuemeka Obi The Rafael Hernandez, M.D. Award in Psychiatry This award was established by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to pay tribute to a distinguished pioneer in the field and to promote student interest and proficiency in psychiatry. A monetary award and a certificate of merit are awarded to the senior student who demonstrated excellence in clinical psychiatry and/or research related to the field. Recipient: Kelley Denton The Randle E. Pollard, M.D. Award for Excellence This award was established by Randle E. Pollard, M.D., Class of 1951, and is presented to the most outstanding student in surgery. Recipient: Botros Minas

40 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE The Nelson H. Stringer Jr., M.D. ’73 Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology Award This award is given to a graduating student who intends to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology and has demonstrated academic excellence as determined by the Office of Student and Academic Affairs. The award is named in honor of Dr. Nelson H. Stringer Jr., a 1973 graduate of Meharry Medical College and obstetrician/gynecologist who practiced in Chicago, Illinois. Recipient: Sky Dainty The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation This award is presented to the senior medical student who best demonstrates the Foundation’s ideals of outstanding compassion in the delivery of care, respect for patients, their families, and health care colleagues, as well as demonstrated clinical excellence. Recipient: Kelley Denton The Charlotte R. Walker, M.D. Surgical Award This award was established by the family of the late Charlotte Rose Walker, M.D. ’64 and the Matthew Walker Surgical Society. The award is given to an outstanding graduating senior medical student who is planning a career in surgery or the surgical subspecialties. This student exemplifies the prevailing characteristics of Dr. Walker: compassion, integrity, humility and excellence. Recipient: Ebubechi Okwumabua The Matthew Walker Surgical Society Award This award, established by the Matthew Walker Surgical Society, recognizes students who demonstrated excellence in surgery and compassion for the underserved. Recipient: Deneshia McIntosh The Gladys M. Williams, M.D. Award This award is presented to a senior medical student who demonstrated the best clinical judgment in the management of difficult clinical cases as determined by the teaching faculty. Recipient: Artish Jefferson

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 41 G ENERAL C OMMENCEMENT AWARDS

The Department of Family and Community Medicine Merit Award The recipient of this award is a fourth year medical student, in good standing at Meharry Medical College, who matched in a Family Medicine Residency position. The student should exhibit great leadership ability and be committed to family and community health care. Recipient: Verniecea Harris The National Medical Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology Section Scholarship This award is given annually to a deserving minority medical student from Howard, Meharry, Drew, and Morehouse by the NMA, based on selection criteria developed by the local departmental faculty. This scholarship is presented each year at the clinical meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Recipient: Sky Dainty The Hinds-Hawthorne Award This award is given to graduating medical students who have expressed a strong interest in the study of cardiovascular diseases. The award is named in honor of Edmund S. and Ruby L. Hinds, who suffered the ravages of cardiovascular renal disease and Edward William Hawthorne, M.D., Ph.D., a leading medical scientist whose work was pivotal in the understanding of modern cardiovascular and kidney diseases in man. In honor of his parents and mentor, this award was established by the late Joseph E. Hinds, M.D., Ph.D., FACC, who was the Director of Clinical Research and former Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at Meharry Medical College. Recipient: Chidi Amah The Merck, Sharpe and Dohme Research Award The purpose of this award is to honor the graduating senior medial student who is inspired to save and improve lives through research. Recipient: Deneshia McIntosh The L.T. Miller Award This award is presented to the senior medical student(s) who best exemplified the goals and mission of Meharry Medical College over the entire four years of study. Recipients: Mina Botros

42 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE The Elva M. Risby Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Elva M. Risby, who was employed at Meharry Medical College for 26 years, having spent 12 years of her employment as Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the School of Medicine. The award is presented for the purpose of assisting the recipient in relocation as they prepare for residency training. Recipient: Victor Nnah

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 43 THE A LUMNI OATH

I, having been given the opportunity to enter the health sciences as a provider and/or researcher, do hereby pledge to give my support to Meharry Medical College and The Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc. I will encourage gifted, mission oriented students to consider Meharry as the institution for study in the health sciences. I will network with my fellow Meharrians. I will give generously of my finances to the extent that I am able to do so. I will always conduct myself in a manner to make my alma mater, Meharry Medical College, proud.

44 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE A LUMNI R ECOGNITION 50TH YEAR AWARDS CLASS OF 1970 Marian I. Allman, M.D. Carolyn G. Hall, DH Council Miller Jr, M.D. Celia P. M. Amoroso, M.D. Ferris E. Hallmark, M.D. Thomas F. Morgan, M.D. Richard P. Anderson, D.D.S. Milton H. Hamblin, M.D. Ronald B. Neal, M.D. Marshall D. Banks, M.D. Richard W. Harding, D.D.S. Howard Newmark, M.D. Jean A. Belton, M.D. Marge L. Harper-Upshaw, M.D. Vaughn M. Oliver, D.D.S. Jasper E. Benton, MT Bertron D. Haywood, M.D. William T. Ong, M.D. Edmund C. Bolton, M.D. Richard W. Hoffler Jr., M.D. Steven G. Parnes, D.D.S. Dino R. Boni Jr., M.D. Deirdre C. Holloway- Eldridge H. Pearsall, M.D. William L. Bowles Jr., D.D.S. Waterman, M.D. David A. Phillips, M.D. Ralph M. Boyd, D.D.S. David H. Horowitz, M.D. William A. Reid, M.D. Eugene H. Burton III., D.D.S. Harvey Howard, D.D.S. Stephen C. Rochman, M.D. Doris P. Carter, MT Carolyn K. Ivory, M.D. Hugh R. Savage, M.D. Barbara J. Chandler, DH John A. Johnson, D.D.S. Ira L. Scott, D.D.S. Renard A. Charity, M.D. Permon J. Johnson, M.D. Alvin J. Smith Jr, D.D.S. Cordell Clark, M.D. Elisha H. Jones III, M.D. Rudolph V. Smith, M.D. Louis P. Clark,Jr, M.D. Joseph C. Jones, M.D. Bruce David Soloff, D.D.S. Harry T. Coleman Jr, D.D.S. Mark D. Kalish, M.D. Brenda B. Spriggs-Wiley, M.D. Patricia A. Corry, M.D. Francis F. Kayira, M.D. Otto E. Stallworth, M.D. James R. Cowan Jr., M.D. Ronald M. King, M.D. Michael L. Streams, M.D. Marjorie A. Daniels, DH Alvin W. Larkins, M.D. Paul A. Talley, M.D. Joseph H. Davis Jr., D.D.S. Kuok-Seek Lau, D.D.S. Junius L. Taylor III, D.D.S. Jack K. Deitchman, M.D. Julius Ligon Jr., D.D.S. Edward M. Townes III, D.D.S. Gwendolyn F. Dunn, D.D.S. Mark S. London, M.D. William Truly Jr., M.D. Mark Ellis, M.D. Charles L.B. Lord, D.D.S. Kenneth D. Turner, D.D.S. Tellis B. Ellis III, M.D. Scott M. Lowe, M.D. Maxwell E. Vanderpool, D.D.S. Jeffrey A. Fisher, M.D. James O. Lowry, M.D. Edmund F. Walsak, D.D.S. Mattie E. Foston, MT David N. Magazine, M.D. Clifford B. Ward, D.D.S. Bobby Gibbs, D.D.S. William F. Marsh, D.D.S. B. Clifton Whitworth, D.D.S. Samuel Gottesman, M.D. Janice C. Matthewson, M.D. Zealous D. Wiley Jr., M.D. Walter C. Gough, M.D. Linda J. Mattison, MT Bernard A. Wilkins Jr., M.D. Thomas L. Gregory, D.D.S. Walter P. Maynard, M.D. Cathleen C. Willis, DH Saundra E. Griffin, MT Durnell McLaughlin, M.D. Joseph K. Winfield, M.D. Roy B. Guster Jr., D.D.S. Charles T. Mebane, M.D.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 45 A LUMNI R ECOGNITION 25TH YEAR AWARDS CLASS OF 1995 Larry D. Alexander, Ph.D. Tecora V. Cartwright, M.D. Tricia N. Guidry, M.D. Tamara A. Alexander, MPH Terrence Lamont Cason, D.D.S. Anthony Hall, D.D.S. Joseph L. Andris, M.D. Darrick Lavone Castleberry, D.D.S. Steven E. Hall, M.D. Kenneth M. Bakari, MPH Steven L. Chisolm, M.D. Lovie A. Hall-Stallworth, M.D. Mohamed A. Baksh, M.D. Mary Helen Collins, DH Thomas Joseph Haplin Jr., MT Theodore Banks Jr., M.D. Marvin Conrad, D.D.S. Patricia Williams Harden, DH Joyce Barbour, D.D.S. Felicia L. Cummings, MPH Andrew Harris, D.D.S. Belinda Kaye Bart, M.D. Sherri Cummings, MT Angela Harris, D.D.S. Deborah A. Beal, D.D.S. Byrolyn G. Davis, M.D. Dana Marchelle Harris, D.D.S. Rosalyn Beaty, M.D. Gerri L. Davis, M.D. Twiggy L. H. Harris, M.D. Andrea Bell-Willis, M.D. Monica Leigh Davis, M.D. Dana M. Harris-Echols, D.D.S. James T. Black Jr., D.D.S. Brian P. Despinasse II, M.D. Angela J. Harris-Hargrett, D.D.S. Lisa Denise Blackmon, D.D.S. Tisha L. Dixon, DH Lisa M. Hayes, MPH Annette Cecillia Blakes, M.D. Juanita Dortch-Carnes, Ph.D. Anthony Leroy Henry, D.D.S. Deborah A. Boan, M.D. Ernest E. Dowdy Jr, D.D.S. Kimberly LeAnn Henson, DH Debbie R. Brewer, M.D. Richard Brown Dunning Jr., D.D.S. Shaun A. Hicks, M.D. Denise Cherie Bridgeford, M.D. Brenda F. Durbin, DH Benjamin H. Hill, M.D. Chandra C. Brown, D.D.S. Valentine Anayochi Duruibe, M.D. Tracy R. Hines, DH Coretta Stephanie Brown, D.D.S. Eric J. Echols, D.D.S. Lydia Jan Holt, DH Marlon A. Brown, D.D.S. Terry Louis Etters, D.D.S. Larry L. Hobson, M.D. Charmaine Mercedes Fredrick Alexander Ferguson, M.D. Frederick T. Hodges, M.D. Browne, M.D. Ulysses D. Findley, M.D. Sonja J. Hughes, M.D. Michael D. Bryan, M.D. Eugene A. Gallagher, MPH Michael C. Ilagan, M.D. Sonya W. Buchanan, M.D. Melissa Ann Galloway, DH Benita Sheree Jackson, D.D.S. Rebecca Suzanne Bumpus, DH Cristina Garcia, D.D.S. Harold Oran Jackson, D.D.S. Kimberly Ann Burdette, M.D. Tomiko Michelle Garrett, D.D.S. Deloris Jackson, DH Elcid V. Burkett, D.D.S. Justin Gatebuke, MPH Inger J. Jackson, MPH Teresa G. Burgher, DH Emmanuel Ghansah, Ph.D. Mohammad Jahangir, MPH Tara Lavern Burnett, M.D. Wanda Diane Gibson, D.D.S. Vivian C. Jenkins, DH Rochelle Antoinette Butler, D.D.S. Kimberly R. Goods, MPH Babita Jha, M.D. Jacqueline K. Butler Maxie L. Gordon, M.D. Robert T. Jimmerson II, M.D. Mitchell, D.D.S. Akili H. Graham, M.D. Tracey Yvette Johnson, MT Alberto Cadena, M.D. Dawn B. Griffin, Ph.D., MSPH Geoffrey E. Jones, M.D. Donna Kay Carter, DH Jacob Griffin, D.D.S. Shirley E. Jones, M.D.

46 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE Shirley Jones-Lathon, D.D.S. Nga B. Pham, M.D. Marysia Lynn Taylor, D.D.S. Walter John Jung IV, D.D.S. Phuong-Anh T. Pham, M.D. Ann K. Temple, DH Lisa J. King, M.D. Harold Phillips, M.D. Aurelia Michelle Thomas, D.D.S. Kathy R. Kulak, DH Jeannette M. Pope-Ozimba, D.D.S. Donna Lewis Thompson, DH Rhonda J. Kuykindoll, Ph.D. Shirley J. Radford, D.D.S. Michele M. Turner, M.D. Bertram E. Lacey, M.D. Keith G. Ramsey, M.D. Steven Wade, MPH Lisa Lasater, DH Ricardo Jose Rankin, D.D.S. Sharon Waites, D.D.S. Jameece Darcell Latimer- Clarence J. Red III, D.D.S. Daniel P. Walker, MPH Walton, MT Alissa Louise Reese, DH Harold L. Wallace Jr, MPH Rhonda Lynne Lemons, D.D.S. Charita S. Reese, M.D. Johnsie H. Wallace Gault, MPH Milton Lanard Lewis, D.D.S. Maria E. Regal, D.D.S. Patrick Antwon Pryor Carl Philemon Little, D.D.S. Eugene Reynolds II, M.D. Wakefield, DH Micah M. Lockhart, DH Barbara L. Ricks, M.D. Pamela D. Warren, M.D. Lyndee Kaye Long, DH Corey Anthony Robertson, D.D.S. Shana R. Warren-Byers, D.D.S. Lanah Nicole Lucius, DH Kya R. Robottom, M.D. Angela D. Watson, MPH Dale Preston Manuel, D.D.S. Erica M. Royal, M.D. Ronda M. Whitley, M.D. Donald A. Maynard, M.D. Toya V. Russell, MPH Deirdre M. Wilson, MPH Alissa L. McCormick-Reese, DH Roger Antonio Saenz, D.D.S. Faye S. Wilson, M.D. Marty Anne McLaughlin, DH Shelia R. Sanders, M.D. Lori Wilson, D.D.S. Carina Joy McPhee, MT David A. Schwartz, M.D. Ashley A. F. Woods, M.D. Lawrence A. Mellion, MPH Kiernan A. Seth, Ph.D. Carmen M. Woods-Hollowell, M.D. Tammy P. Miller, M.D. Warren B. Shaffer, M.D. Tracy D. Young, DH Darlene M. Miranda, M.D. Cassandra Shields, MT Laura C. Mitchell, DH Masih Shokrani, MT Sekou F. Molette, M.D. Gerold N. Sibanda, M.D. Betty Dillon-Moore, D.D.S. Lucy B. Sloan, D.D.S. Nora Annette Mosley, D.D.S. Frank C. Smeeks III, M.D. Ryan S. Moxon, D.D.S. Cassandra M. Smith, Ph.D. Robert Shekiaeli Mushi, MT Sonya L. Smith, DH Kelly J. Morgan, MT Deborah A. Som, M.D. Kelly J. L. Morgan, MT Joydeep Som, M.D. Robin Lee Nelson, DH Penny Kay South, DH Julio C. Novoa, IV, M.D. Tiffanie R. Spearman, MPH Emmanuel N. Ozimba, M.D. Janet A. Stoddart, D.D.S. Douglas W. Pahl, M.D. Renee Sunday, M.D. William H. Palm, M.D. Holli Dale Swift, DH Deborah D. Parker, MPH Karen Dawn Tate, DH Kimberley L. Perkins-Davis, D.D.S. Philip K. Talley, D.D.S. Dewayde C. Perry, M.D. Christopher J. Talley, Ph.D.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 47 B OARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Nelson L. Adams III, Chairman Mr. Milton H. Jones Jr., Vice Chairman James E.K. Hildreth Sr., Ph.D., M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Raymond Akinnawo Dr. Harold O. Jackson Bishop Joseph W. Walker III Dr. Brandon Barton Jr. Dr. Martin D. Jeffries Ms. Carol H. Williams-Hood Rev. Greg Bergquist Dr. Collis Johnson Mr. James E. Williams Mr. Richard R. Davis Mr. Ruben King-Shaw Jr. Dr. Kenneth Williams Dr. Coyness L. Ennix Jr. Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin Mr. Lorenzo Williams Dr. Eric A. Floyd Ms. Margie Rayford Dr. Robert L. Williams Jr. Dr. Dawn B. Griffin Mr. Edgar G. Rios Dr. Kevin E. Woods Dr. Lewis Hargett Dr. Thomas A. Scott Mr. Aubrey Harwell Jr. Dr. Jeannette South-Paul

EMERITUS MEMBERS

Mrs. M. Inez Crutchfield The Honorable Mary Pruitt Dr. Frank S. Royal Sr. Dr. T. B. Boyd III

48 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE THE C OLLEGE O FFICERS AND D EANS OF THE S CHOOLS

James E.K. Hildreth Sr., Ph.D., M.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Edmund Millet, Ph.D., HSP Executive Vice President Lamel Bandy-Neal, MBA Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Cherae M. Farmer-Dixon, D.D.S. ’90, MSPH ’94, FACD Senior Vice President, Dean, School of Dentistry Evangeline Motley-Johnson, Ph.D. Interim Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research Digna S. Forbes, M.D. Interim Dean, School of Medicine Duane T. Smoot, M.D., FACP, FACG, AGAF Interim Senior Vice President, Health Affairs Ivanetta Davis Samuels, J.D. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Saletta Holloway, Ed.D. Senior Vice President for Board of Trustees Relations and Assistant Corporate Secretary Patrick H. Johnson Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancement A. Dexter Samuels, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Student Affairs Patricia Matthews-Juarez, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Faculty Affairs and Development Sandra A. Williams, MPS Chief of Staff and Director, Title III Administration

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 49 THE S TAR-S PANGLED B ANNER WORDS AND MUSIC BY FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, 1814

O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

50 • MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE L IFT E VERY VOICE AND S ING WORDS BY JAMES W. JOHNSON, 1899 MUSIC BY JOHN R. JOHNSON, 1899 Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun, of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou Who hast by Thy might, let us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee. Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee. Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land.

145TH COMMENCEMENT • 51 A LMA M ATER WORDS BY EMERY L. RANN, M.D. ’48 MUSIC BY THEODORE STENT, M.D. ’48 Steadfast and strong Majestic in thy might Shining in glory From her lofty height. Our Alma Mater Wreathed in beauty stands, Guiding our lives Our rev’rence she commands.

Help us who strive In serving mankind’s needs; To share thy love In doing noble deeds. With grateful praise and lasting faithfulness, O, Meharry, guide us In our quest.

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