Medical Student Alumni

Robert McLafferty, M.D.

Rediscovering Passions: A Surgeon’s Musical Journey

Medical Alumni, Music

Robert B. McLafferty, M.D.’90, M.B.A., is a Larner alumnus, Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine in the Division of Vascular Surgery in Portland, Oregon. He is also the Medical Director of the Wound and Hyperbaric Center.  

In the following blog post, he highlights his journey from being a vascular surgeon and academic leader to rediscovering his passion for music and songwriting later in life, encouraging everyone to pursue passions beyond their career.

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Commencement Address by Francis Mtuke, M.D.’22

Fourth-Year, Medical Alumni, Medical Education

On Sunday, March 22, 2022 Francis Mtuke, M.D.’22, delivered the student address at the Larner College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony. It was the second time he’s given a commencement address; the first time was at his graduation from Texas A&M University in 2017. Dr. Mtuke will be starting his anesthesiology residency program at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington in June.

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