Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Post-Graduate Trainees!
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On June 14th, 2022, the University of Toronto’s Department of Radiation Oncology (UTDRO) hosted the Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our newest graduands.
With the lifting of restrictions, we were delighted to finally be able to celebrate the successes of our colleagues in-person at Hart House. From our turnout of 130 attendees it was clear that everyone has been most eager for this opportunity!
Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s leadership, Dr. Fei-Fei Liu, UTDRO Chair, and Dr. Meredith Giuliani, Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), opened the Ceremony with heartfelt congratulations; each acknowledging the determination of the UTDRO community to persevere in our ever-changing environment, demonstrate excellence and guide the future of medicine forward.
![Dr. Fei-Fei Liu at UTDRO post-grad Graduation Ceremony 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_3_4_1800/public/assets/images/utdro-2022_026_lr.jpg?itok=ueckhoFZ)
![Dr. Meredith Giuliani, Associate Dean, PGME, at the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_3_4_1800/public/assets/images/utdro-2022_030_lr.jpg?itok=5m91xIBf)
Research Award Ceremony
Our Vice Chair Research, Dr. Michael Milosevic, announced the six award winners from UTDRO Research Day 2022. Again this year, there was exceptional research presented by our residents, fellows and graduate students. Their presentations showcased the breadth and depth of research in our department and generated excitement for the future.
- J. R. Cunningham Award - Academic Excellence in Research by a Physics Resident - Oleksii Semeniuk
- R. S. Bush Award - Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Fellow - K. Liang Zeng
- Richard P. Hill Award - Academic Excellence in Research by a Graduate Student - Aly Khalifa
- W. J. Simpson Award - Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Resident - Amir Safavi
- Best Poster Award for Academic Excellence in Research - John Hudson
- Chair's Award for Academic Excellence in Research - Eric Zhao
![Dr. Michael Milosevic giving award to Dr. Oleksii Semeniuk](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_035_lr.jpg?itok=AgGz5uwm)
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Certificate Ceremonies
UTDRO Education Leads, Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, Dr. Andrea McNiven, Director of the Physics Residency Program, and Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Fellowship Program, had the pleasure of announcing our 28 graduands. This being an in-person event, we were honoured to witness each graduand eagerly cross the stage to receive their certificates.
Radiation Oncology Residency Certificate Ceremony
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program
Graduands: Dana Keilty, Nauman Malik, Michael Tjong
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Physics Residency Certificate Ceremony
Presented by: Dr. Andrea McNiven, Director of the Physics Residency Program
Graduands: Priscilla Dreyer, Matthew Gwilliam, Christopher Johnstone, Hedi Katalmohseni, Reza Moosavi Askari, Humza Nusrat
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Radiation Oncology Fellowship Certificate Ceremony
Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Fellowship Program
Graduands: Aishah AlQaderi, Ionut (John) Busca, Rohann Correa, Avipsa Das, Shivakumar Gudi, Elizabeth Guimond, Paola Jablonska, Leticia Krozkin, Shirley Lewis, Inmaculada Navarro, Eric Nguyen, Jerusha Padayachee, Jonathan Peng, Mariana Petruccelli, Aba Scott, Julianna Sienna, Michael Yan, Candice Yu, Kang Liang Zeng
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![Dr. Jennifer Croke presents certificate to Dr. Mariana Petruccelli at the UTDRO Post-Grad 2022 Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_072_lr.jpg?itok=iNjr0Cre)
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![Dr. Jennifer Croke presents certificate to Dr. Candice Yu at the UTDRO Post-Grad 2022 Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_074_lr.jpg?itok=eK9aFKW5)
![Dr. Jennifer Croke presents certificate to Dr. Kang Liang Zeng at the UTDRO Post-Grad 2022 Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_075_lr.jpg?itok=ajPWWjYn)
Words of Wisdom and Congratulations from Trainees
Dr. Mariana Petruccelli, our Co-Chief Fellow, spoke on behalf of her colleagues in the Fellowship program to express their heartfelt gratitude for the immense contributions of our exceptional faculty, hardworking staff, and patients who generously allowed our graduates into their lives in order to learn and grow as physicians.
Of course, the evening would not be complete without officially recognizing the outstanding training that is so invaluable to the success of our graduates. Accordingly, the Chief trainees – Drs. Charmainne Cruje and Jennifer Kwan – presented 3 awards to the extraordinary educators within our programs, in recognition of their unwavering dedication, mentorship, and support.
- Physics Residents’ Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching - Dr. Aaron Vandermeer
- Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching - Dr. Ezra Hahn
- Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by a Fellow - Dr. Aishah AlQaderi
![Dr. Mariana Petruccelli, Co-Chief Fellow, spoke on behalf of her colleagues in the Fellowship Program at the UTDRO Post-Grad 2022 Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_056_lr.jpg?itok=NlkqLeH7)
![Dr. Charmainne Cruje, Chief Physics Resident](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_040_lr.jpg?itok=eZH9ANr4)
![Dr. Charmainne Cruje, Chief Physics Resident, presents Dr. Aaron Vandermee the Physics Resident’s Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching at the UTDRO Post-Grad 2022 Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_041_lr.jpg?itok=9odLPdBm)
![Dr. Jennifer Kwan, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_047_lr.jpg?itok=LkdAtLTL)
![Dr. Jennifer Kwan, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident, presents an award to Dr. Aishah AlQaderi](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_height_600/public/assets/gallery-images/utdro-2022_049_lr.jpg?itok=eRIQ06XJ)
Ceremony Closing
Sarah Steed, Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, welcomed the graduates to the alumni community, highlighting the opportunities to keep connected and engaged in the future of UTDRO.
Dr. May Tsao, Vice Chair Education, concluded the formal portion of the event with sincere congratulations and was joined by the Ceremony’s attendees for a round of applause to celebrate UTDRO’s exceptional graduands, faculty, trainees, and staff.
![Sarah Steed, Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events, Temerty Faculty of Medicine](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_3_4_1800/public/assets/images/utdro-2022_076_lr.jpg?itok=Hp4w4THG)
![Dr. May Tsao, Vice Chair Education, closes the UTDRO Post-Grad 2022 Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/portrait_3_4_1800/public/assets/images/utdro-2022_079_lr.jpg?itok=7NV-SVkq)
Congratulations to our 2022 post-grad graduates!
Congratulations again to our 2022 graduates and welcome to our esteemed University of Toronto’s Radiation Oncology Alumni Community. We wish every one of you great success in your future pursuits!
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