School of Medicine & Dentistry / Alumni Meliora Weekend 2024 Get ready for a dynamic weekend filled with medical-themed programs, inspiring stories, and unforgettable reunions at the School of Medicine and Dentistry from September 26-29. Plus, talented headliners, world-class music, and Meliora Village food and fun—there’s something for everyone! Register now Share your words of wisdom with incoming medical students Each August, more than 100 medical students formally join the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry during the annual Robert L. and Lillian H. Brent White Coat Ceremony. Join us in welcoming them to the SMD community by sharing a few words of wisdom. To be a part of this annual tradition, click the button below. Your message will be placed in the pocket of a student's white coat for them to read on this milestone day. Share your words of wisdom
From Homeless to Medical School Nikhil Bamarajpet and his mom had become homeless. One night, a man in their group doubled over with excruciating pain. EMTs eventually came, but they dismissed the man’s pain. A few days later, the man died. Bamarajpet was only 12, but he knew something about the encounter wasn’t right. At the same time, what could people living on the streets do about it? That’s how Bamarajpet learned that medical care is a matter of life and death—and it’s when he decided he wanted to be a part of it. Rochester Medicine: What the streets teach