On July 1st I was promoted to full Professor with tenure at Michigan State University, and while there are numerous people to thank, all of which I will do in person, I wanted to say a particular thank you to a few very special people.
As we all know, life is not always easy, and having the confidence to put yourself forward, and risk failing, can be intimidating. The people in this image all have (at least) one thing in common - the incredible support they have shown me.
This support is not unconditional, I often wonder if unconditional support cannot be a little dangerous. Their support is conditional, based on me always trying to be the best version of myself and always driving forward. As long as I do that, their support is unwavering and so valuable.
Without each and every one of you, this day would never have come so, this belongs to all of you just as much as it does to me.
Thank you Scott Rutherford - for pushing me to be my best and standing by me throughout.
My colleagues Danielle Marturello and Rachel Wesslen for the last 10 years of the daily grind - there would have been a lot less laughs, smiles and successes without you!
My mentee, surgical resident, Lauren Meneghetti, for representing the next generation and inspiring me on a daily basis.
My department chair Rob Fowkes @CnpDr for his encouragement and support.
My mother - for quite simply - everything!
And of course, to all the patients - the reason why we do any of this at all!
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