Record attendances yet again for annual student send-offs around the state!
This summer, three receptions were held for incoming medical students in Austin, Dallas and Houston.
On June 14, 2016, Catherine McNeese, MD ’00 and Cedric DuPont, MD ’01 hosted the central Texas area students. The following week on June 21, 2016, Houston area students enjoyed meeting each other and alumni at the home of alumna Vicki Regan, MD ’87 and her husband Tom.
And lastly, on June 29, 2016, Dallas area students enjoyed a reception held at the home of alumna Amy Wilson, MD ’92 and her husband John. At the receptions, students enjoyed Mexican food and refreshments along with alumni stories regarding the medical school, as well as getting the soon-to-be first years hyped for the upcoming Retreat and school year.
Derrick Miller, director of alumni relations, Kisha Kohl, admissions administrative coordinator, and Mark Chassay, MD ’92, associate dean for alumni relations/assistant dean for admissions and student affairs attended the receptions to answer questions and provide counsel for the students and alumni.
This is the third year for the Student-Offs in Austin and Houston and the second year for the Dallas area.