2020 Carver College of Medicine commencement ceremony guide

Graduates of the Carver College of Medicine and their families and friends are invited to view the college’s spring 2020 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15.
In accordance with the university and our commitment to mitigating the risk to public health regarding the COVID-19 situation, the Carver College of Medicine commencement ceremonies have been moved to virtual ceremonies.
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Friday, May 15
6:30 p.m. – Virtual Commencement Ceremony – Carver College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Medical Education Degree Candidates
Saturday, May 16
2:00 p.m. – Virtual Commencement Ceremony – Carver College of Medicine Associated Medical Sciences Degree Candidates
The Class of 2020
Doctor of Medicine (MD): 156, including 9 graduates in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD, PhD)
- 87 males, 69 females
- 43 staying in Iowa, 113 going elsewhere (see match summary)
- 23 (15%) first generation students graduating
- 13 (8%) graduating with dual degrees
- 78 completed a distinction track
Masters in Medical Education (MME): 6
Masters of Clinical Anatomy: 7
- 2 first generation
Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science: 1
Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor of Science: 3
- 1 first generation
- 1 earning distinction
Radiation Sciences Bachelor of Science: 39
- 25 (64%) first generation
- 5 (13%) earning a minor or certificate
- 2 (5%) earning UI Honors
- 9 (23%) earning distinction
Congratulations, M4s!
Read congratulation messages and wishes for the class of 2020!
Catherine Cardwell (Cathy)
Hometown: Rochester, Minn. (since 1999; born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa)
Program: Radiation Sciences