On Thursday, December 6, 2012 the students who were moving on to their clinical part of their medical education were honored at a recognition ceremony which was held at the Old Gin House on the island of Sint Eustatius.
The students were welcomed and congratulated by Dean Richard Shivers who in turn introduced the island Governor, Gerald Berkel.
Governor Berkel thanked the students for their contributions to the life on the island and wished them well as they continue on their journey to earn the degree of Medical Doctor.
Certificates of completion of the Basic Sciences program were presented by Dr. Odongo who guided these students through their clinical portion of their studeis on island and Dr Shivers.
Nathaniel (Nate) Maguire gave a short address as a representative as the class. In addition Nate was honored by his colleagues as the student who most exemplifies a medical student.
Thomas Thomas was the recipient of the Citizenship award for his work both in the school the community. This also was an award which the students chose the person they felt most represented the values of good citizenship.
The award for the faculty member chosen by the class was Dr. M. Mansour who the students judged to be of great help to them in their fifth semester.
The award for the academically highest GPA will be awarded after all of the examinations are completed.
The evening concluded with music and a meal shared with the guests, faculty and staff of of University of Sint Eustatius school of Medicine.
Congratulation and best wishes for a second step on the road to your goal of medical doctor!
