Finally tonight, the new doctors.
America Strong.
Tonight, the graduates who are going
straight to the frontlines in this moment.
Alright, we're pulling up.
The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine.
The graduates taking us with them.
Hi David.
Hi David (all)
To their drive-through commencement.
Hi David.
We're about to head over to celebrate graduation.
Whoo-hoo!
Thanks for celebrating with us, David!
Telling us what this moment means to them,
Oscar Hernandez.
Graduating Medical School during
COVID is different than I ever expected,
but it's exactly why I went
into medicine in the first place.
To help people when they most need it
and especially now as some communities
are disproportionately being affected by COVID.
It's now the time to act.
Megan Garcia-Curran.
I will do the best that I can going forward as a physician.
to listen and to know that I
hear you and I stand with you
and I will fight for you.
It's really encouraged me and inspired me
to work harder as I start residency next week.
About to graduate.
Alright, David. We're going through the procession.
The faculty waving.
Oh! Dr. Major!
Whoo-hoo!
And then it begins.
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures
and these are certainly unprecedented times.
Can we have one more round of honks?
[ cars honking ]
Taking their oath from their cars.
As a physician, I will promote the
integrity of the practice of medicine.
I will use my skills to care for all in need,
without bias and with openness of spirit.
Whoo!
Richelle is not only a graduate, she's a US Army Captain.
Congratualtions, Richelle.
Thank you for your service.
Beginning her residency at Madigan
Army Medical Center near Tacoma.
I know that I am on the right path and
COVID-19 has just further
strengthened that belief in myself
that I hope to continue to heal
and serve my communities.
And so, class of 2020...
Whoo-hoo!
[ cheering/clapping ]
The graduates, meeting the moment.
Thanks for taking me to graduation.
I'm David Muir.
Goodnight.
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