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COMMENCEMENT 2016
Graduates Challenged to Alle Interim Dean Glen L. Stimmel presided over the event, awarding the following degrees:
177 doctors of pharmacy 18 doctors of philosophy 2 doctors of regulatory
science
78 masters of science
The USC School of Pharmacy celebrated its 109th Commencement in May before an audience of more than 1,500 family, friends, faculty and staff. In addition, 35 pharmacists were recognized for completing residency training along with eight individuals who received certificates marking the conclusion of their fellowship programs. Christine Chen, PhD ’16, and Kimberly Moore, PharmD ’16, delivered student addresses. “I challenge you to never lose sight of why you became a pharmacist,” Moore said. “Be the kind of pharmacist you would want your family member to have.” USC Distinguished Professor Dana Goldman, Leonard D. Schaeffer Chair and director of the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, served as the featured commencement speaker. The internationally recognized health economist described the 15-year difference in life expectancy between the top 1 percent and bottom 1 percent of income earners in the United States, and challenged graduates to find ways to help alleviate inequalities in healthcare. “The most disadvantaged people will come through your doors. When they do, show them compassion,” Goldman told graduates. “And understand that the diploma you are about to receive gives you the power to address one of society’s greatest disadvantages.”
Members of the first graduating Healthcare Decision Analysis class
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