Honouring the Class of 2025 – UTDRO Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Department of Radiation Oncology celebrated 31 graduating trainees at our annual Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony, held at Hart House. We were joined by over 110 guests, including family, friends, faculty, mentors, and supervisors. Together, we proudly recognized the accomplishments of our graduates and the unwavering support of those who guided them throughout their training.
Certificate Ceremony
This year’s graduating class included 3 Radiation Oncology residents, 5 Medical Physics residents, and 23 Clinical Fellows. Graduation certificates were presented by Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program; Dr. Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program; and Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Fellowship Program.
Chief trainees from each program also took the stage to speak on behalf of their classmates. They acknowledged the leadership of their program directors and expressed heartfelt appreciation for the mentorship and guidance that shaped their journey at UTDRO
Jason Fernandes, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident, spoke on behalf of his classmates in the Radiation Oncology Residency Program.
Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Jason Fernandes.
Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Donna Liao.
Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Bryce Thomsen.
Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program.
Sarah Aubert, Chief Physics Resident, spoke on behalf of her classmates in the Medical Physics Residency Program.
Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Jane He.
Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Heather Young.
Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program.
Revadhi Chelvarajah, Co-Chief Fellow, spoke on behalf of her classmates in the Fellowship Program.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Kehinde Adeyinka.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Amiya Agrawal.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Said Al Saifi.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Revadhi Chelvarajah.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dustin Cruz.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Antonio de la Pena.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Stephanie Gulstene.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Reinhardt Krcek.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Juliet Maina.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to John Mohan Mathew.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Vito Nicanor.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Gregory Paulin.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Rohan Salunkhe.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Daniel Tong.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Nattinee Wattakiyanon.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Harroun Wong.
Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program.
As part of the graduation ceremony, we also celebrated outstanding contributions in research, teaching, clinical care, and mentorship. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
Medical Physics Residency Program
Medical Physics Residency Teaching Awards (Presented by Sarah Aubert, Chief Physics Resident)
- Physics Residents’ Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching – Alyaa Elzibak
Radiation Oncology Residency Program
Radiation Oncology Residency Teaching Awards (Presented by Jason Fernandes, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident)
- Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching – Rachel Glicksman
- Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by a Fellow – Sean Hassan
Radiation Oncology Residency Awards (Presented by May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education)
- Radiation Oncology Residency Advocacy & Mentorship – Donna Liao
- Radiation Oncology Residency Excellence in Clinical Care – Hannah Bacon
Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program
Radiation Oncology Fellowship Awards (Presented by May Tsao)
- Radiation Oncology Fellow Advocacy & Mentorship – Revadhi Chelvarajah
- Radiation Oncology Fellow Excellence in Clinical Care – Ruben Del Castillo and Ying Ying Sum
Sarah Aubert, Chief Physics Resident, presents the Physics Residents’ Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching to Alyaa Elzibak.
Jason Fernandes, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident, presents the Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching to Rachel Glicksman.
May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents Radiation Oncology Residency Advocacy and Mentorship Award to Donna Liao.
May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents Radiation Oncology Residency Excellence in Clinical Care Award to Hannah Bacon.
May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents Radiation Oncology Fellow Advocacy and Mentorship Award to Revadhi Chelvarajah.
May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents Radiation Oncology Fellow Excellence in Clinical Care Award to Ruben Del Castillo and Ying Ying Sum.
Research Day 2025 Awards
We also took the opportunity to recognize six award recipients from this year’s UTDRO Research Day, held earlier in May. Glass trophies were presented by Dr. David Hodgson, Vice-Chair of Research.
David Hodgson, Vice Chair of Research, presents the W. J. Simpson Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Resident to David Mak.
David Hodgson, Vice Chair of Research, presents the R. S. Bush Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Fellow to Juliet Maina.
David Hodgson, Vice Chair of Research, presents the J. R. Cunningham Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Physics Resident to Iymad Mansour.
David Hodgson, Vice Chair of Research, presents the Best Poster Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Resident to Inhwa Kim.
David Hodgson, Vice Chair of Research, presents the Best Poster Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Physics Resident to Mark D’Souza.
Laura Dawson, Chair, presents the Research Day 2025 Chair’s Award to Kara Ruicci.
David Hodgson, Vice Chair of Research.
Congratulations to our 2025 Post-Graduate Trainees
We congratulate our graduates and look forward to the impact they will make in oncology in Canada and around the world. We are proud to welcome them into the UTDRO Alumni Community! Check out opportunities to keep connected and engaged in the future of UTDRO.
A special thank you to our program directors, faculty, and mentors for your continued support and dedication to training the next generation of oncology professionals. We’re also grateful to the UTDRO staff, the Alumni Relations and Advancement team, and the families and friends who supported our trainees every step of the way.
View photos from the UTDRO Post-Grad 2025 Graduation Ceremony and Reception below.
Photo credit: Horst Herget
