Sigal Family Professor of Humanistic Medicine and Professor of Medicine Dr. Fred Schiffman and M.D. Class of 2024 graduate Sudheesha Perera will speak to members of the graduating M.D. class during The Warren Alpert Medical School’s 50th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 26, 2024, part of Brown University's 256th Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
Commencement
Medical School Speaker
Speakers at the medical school ceremony include a faculty member and member of the graduating class, who reflects on the class's journey into medicine and how their Brown medical education will shape their practice as physicians.
Medical School Speaker
Speakers at the medical school ceremony include a faculty member and member of the graduating class, who reflects on the class's journey into medicine and how their Brown medical education will shape their practice as physicians.
How the Medical Student Speaker Is Chosen
Graduating medical students self-nominate for class speaker. They submit a one- to two-page outline of their speech, including title, which is shared with all members of the graduating class. Students then vote for the speaker they wish to address their class.