School of Medicine Class of 2022: “Unprecedented Times Created a Truly Unprecedented Class” | BU Today

CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia served as the convocation speaker for the Boston University School of Medicine 2022 MD/PhD graduation:

“…Bhadelia commended the efforts of students over the past two years in mobilizing to alleviate the shortage of personal protective equipment, conducting critical research, meeting patient needs despite interruptions to rotations and schedules, educating others on the science behind the disease, and their activism on behalf of the voiceless and underserved. 

‘(W)hen the fault lines that already exist in our society were magnified during this crisis, disproportionately affecting some of our communities, you spoke up,’ said Bhadelia. ‘My hope for you is that no matter what you choose to do with the rest of your life, that you remember these last couple of years and the lessons they have brought to the forefront. Be an advocate for change. Be a force for good.’…”

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