University Medal Recipient!

So... I have to brag. Mike never ceases to amaze me. At convocation, he was awarded with the University Medal in Dentistry! For those unaware of what this means, it is a gold medal awarded to the student that achieves the highest grade point average over all 4 years and graduates with distinction! Pretty amazing, eh?!!

These are his awards and prizes for his 4th year in dentistry:
- University Medal Recipient
- Graduation with Distinction
- Dr. Frank Woodbury Memorial Prize for highest academic standing
- Dr. Frank Woodbury Memorial Prize for greatest proficiency in comprehensive care
- Dr. J.D. McLean Scholarship for outstanding scholastic achievement
- Quintessence Award (Restorative Dentistry) for greatest proficiency in Restorative Dentistry

The official day has come and gone. Mike had his convocation on May 22nd and is officially Dr. Smith! I would have posted sooner but we were sightseeing with Mike's parents and Chanelle for about a week and then we (Mike, me, and the kids) drove across the States. It was about a 60 hour drive!

The night before the convocation, we had a faculty of dentistry convocation dinner. Here are some pictures of the event.

Mike receiving his awards during the white coat ceremony.






Convocation Day:

During the capping ceremony.


Receiving degree.


During presentation of his University Medal. The Dean of Dentistry is sharing his write up about Mike to the audience.


Mike receiving his University Medal from the Chancellor.


Mike with his gold medal! Way to go Mike! I'm so proud of you.


Mike with his parents.


Mike with some of his classmates.


Me with my fabulous husband!


Thanks to Mike's dad for taking so many fabulous photos of this special event!!