Welcome Spiny Lumpsuckers!

Welcome to the Profession! You will have many great times and some tough ones as you become a doctor. But, as a now retired Family Doc, it was the best decision I made in my life. Good luck and have fun learning to help mankind in a very rewarding way! 
- Mary D, 1980

We wish you all the best as you pursue a wonderful career.
Always try to be the best that you can be.

-Jim H, '76 

Congratulations on starting your amazing careers. You are in for a life time of wonderful experiences. Enjoy every day.

Dr Manny Greenberg M. D., FRCP(C) Peds. (class of '83 Sloths) 

Welcome, and take care of yourself. Enjoy the time to learn details not always discussed in practice. 

- Carla A, MD 1985

Congratulations! Welcome to the profession and the menagerie! 

To get to know my colleagues in medical school, I challenged myself to sit beside a new person in class during pre-clerkship years. I'd highly recommend doing something similar to develop some great lifelong friendships and connections. You are surrounded by some incredible people.

If we ever get the pleasure of crossing paths, please say hello- I'd love to meet you! 
 

Samantha C, 2018

Welcome to U of C Medicine! Best wishes to all of you and success in your learning! You've chosen a great med school and a great profession!

- Darryl LaBuick, MD 1993

Welcome, all of you, to your wonderful journey!
-Kirsteen B, 2007

Greetings from the class of 80
As a chameleon, I would like to pass on what they wrote on a chalkboard on my first day

Cure some, but comfort all
Never say never
Above all, do no harm

Dr. Ken Buchan, professor of virology from Glasgow also lit up a cigarette and  explained

"Real doctors only drink single malt scotch"

Enjoy the journey 

-Rick Z, 1980

Welcome and congratulations! You are in for an amazing journey through the upcoming years, with so much growth and new experiences to look forward to. It will be hard, but rewarding. Try to lean into the challenges and get all you can out of your education, but remember to be kind to yourself at the same time. No one is perfect. Support and look out for your classmates and colleagues -- you're not in this alone and medicine is very much a team sport.

- Jessica M, 2005

Welcome to the Menagerie from a Boops Boops (Class of 2020), ahead you have a wonderful journey through medical school and residency. Remember your classmates are your future colleagues who will become the support network as you transition through huge stages in your career. We cant wait to have you join us in the hospital and welcome again to the profession.

William K, 2020
 

The Spiny Lumpsuckers that I have met have all been a joy to teach! You guys rock!

- Melanie M, 1999

Congratulations and welcome! You've picked a great program. Best wishes for the next three years!

David O, MD 2020

First year- enjoy all the lectures and getting to know your class AND the class ahead of you.  Go to Banff. See your families. I just spent a weekend with a fellow Quokka ('95). I'd say med school gives you new siblings for life.  Warm welcome to medicine, all of you.
-Gwyneth dV, 1995

Hello Spiny Lampsuckers:

You will have such a memorable time in medical school at U of C.  Work hard and play hard.  The world of medicine is a wonder to behold.  Wishing you the very best,

Judith Todd, MD  and Juda Habot, MD
(Dik Diks, Class of '92)

Welcome to a very exciting time in your careers. Enjoy the excitement of the first few weeks as you settle into one of the best careers in the world! 

-Amanda S, 2015

Congratulations and welcome!  I hope you meet some incredible people and have a wonderful experience over the next three years and beyond.

- Todd L, 2009

Welcome to the menagerie from a proud Poodle!  Med school is a challenging adjustment sometimes, but remember you're surrounded by people who want you to succeed.  Don't neglect your self-care - remember to eat and sleep and play as well as study.  You're about to make some new lifelong friends - enjoy yourself but don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.  Looking forward to getting to know you!

Betsy W, 1988