12/18/16

Throwback: Stuart's UNC Residency Graduation (June 2016)

Way back in June, Stuart had the humongo life milestone of graduating from his OB/GYN residency program.  Below are some (lots of) photos of all the celebrations!


We started Friday afternoon as soon as the chief residents were officially off duty - with a party bus! (Stuart with co-resident Nitasha)


Spouse Jon with resident Emily



Everyone!


1st stop: Mapleview Icecream


Stuart with residents Chantel and EJ



2nd stop: The Crunkleton


Stu with resident Ben


Chantel, Emily and me :)


The graduating class (Ben, EJ, Nitasha, Emily, Emi, Chantel, Stu)


Administrative chiefs Emily, Nitasha, Stu


Class photo at the Old Well - a graduation tradition at UNC




Friday  night was Chief's Roast, where the 3rd year residents (rising chiefs) create an elaborate video making fun of the graduating class.  It's a fun family event!  The Pierces and Acrees (and Mema Younger!) joined us.



Pop with chair of the department, Dr. Clarke-Pearson



Stuart's roast



Stuart's toast to his family


Saturday morning we stuck with our normal tradition and went to the Durham Farmer's Market (James and Sam with Aunt KayKay)


Our families joined us






Best friends for life


Getting fancy for the black tie graduation banquet


The administrative chiefs presented some awards (Nitasha, Emily, Stuart)




Stuart with friend and mentor Dr. Matthew Siedhoff, who flew in from LA to give a speech about our graduate


On the dance floor after dinner...




Spouses and baby Ben (Jon and Brian) - the residents wouldn't have survived without us!


After party at Top of the Hill (Emi, Stu, Ben)


Jon is a magician and known for his card tricks...


He is really good!


Family photos before the banquet





Graduating chiefs with rising chiefs


The beautiful graduating class (Ben, Emily, Emi, Chantel, EJ, Nitasha, Stuart)



The whole residency with department chair, Dr. Clarke-Pearson, and residency director, Dr. Connolly.


So, so proud of you, Stuart!

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