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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN<br />
Dear Friends, Alumni, Colleagues, and Guests:<br />
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the annual<br />
University of Maryland School of Medicine <strong>Gala</strong>. What<br />
an amazing journey this has been. On behalf of the entire<br />
School of Medicine, I thank you for taking time to<br />
be with us virtually to celebrate this special evening.<br />
We deeply value your partnership, support, and<br />
friendship.<br />
The theme for this evening is Vision and Victories. The<br />
School of Medicine conducts groundbreaking biomedical research, provides innovative<br />
medical education, and delivers advanced care, making a difference in<br />
the lives of those we train and treat, and many more around the world, today<br />
and for generations to come.<br />
Now in our third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine ranks<br />
in the top tier of U.S. medical schools, and our academic community is poised to<br />
achieve even greater success. Your support will ensure that we are able to continue<br />
our relentless pursuit of excellence, and will enable us to move forward,<br />
victoriously. Thank you for joining us on this journey.<br />
Sincerely yours,<br />
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA<br />
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore<br />
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and<br />
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine