Message from the Dean
Michael B. Hocker, M.D., M.H.S.
Dean, UTRGV School of Medicine
Senior Vice President, UT Health RGV
On behalf of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine family, I want to congratulate you on this momentous accomplishment!
As your dean, I am proud of the legacy you are building at our School of Medicine. You are incredible examples of the young medical professionals we are training to lead medicine, here and around the world.
As you graduate from our UTRGV School of Medicine, you can take pride in knowing that you are now part of an extensive generation of physicians who, like you, have answered the call to serve others with dedication and compassion. Soon you too will be practicing physicians inspired to make a difference in the communities you serve.
As you join other physicians in the practice of medicine, remember you have faced and overcome difficult challenges with courage and humility, especially during the pandemic. That is why I am confident that you will conquer any challenges that come your way moving forward and as you establish your career as a physician.
Class of 2023, you bring so much pride to our UTRGV School of Medicine. You are a testament of our promise to train diverse and talented physician scientists for the benefit of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Each of you represents UTRGV’s commitment to provide high quality healthcare, life-changing research, and innovative education in the Rio Grande Valley.
A big congratulations to not only you – but to your friends, family, and all the champions who have helped you in your journey as a medical student.
