Chidi Achebe Speaks At The Class Day Of Geisel School Of Medicine Graduation Celebrations

 

By Susan Green

On a beautiful Saturday morning, with family and friends gathered to celebrate the Class of 2023 at the Geisel School of Medicine’s MD program Class Day ceremony, guest speaker Chidi Chike Achebe MED ’96, MPH, MBA, described Dartmouth as a “magical place” and expressed gratitude for the medical school faculty whose guidance and support influenced his life. He told Geisel’s new class of physicians that medicine provides one of the best opportunities for servant leaders, whose humility, charity, gratitude, empathy, kindness, and direct engagement build trust and help create a conducive environment for innovation and excellence.

Chidi Chike Achebe (MED ’96) To Be 2023 Geisel School Of Medicine Class Day Speaker

 By Susan Green

Geisel School of Medicine is pleased to announce ChidiChike Achebe MED ’96, MBA, MPH as the featured guest speaker for the 2023 Class Day Ceremony. 

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Achebe is founder, CEO, and chairman of Boston, MA-based, Delaware registered, African Integrated Development Enterprise (AIDE PBC)—a Public Benefit Corporation focused on health, education, agriculture, energy, and telecommunication that provides integrated, patient-centered, cost-effective, and sustainable healthcare services dedicated to the development of African communities. 

“I am thrilled, honored, and deeply grateful for the invitation from Duane Compton, PhD, dean, Geisel School of Medicine, to serve as keynote speaker for the 2023 Class Day Ceremony,” Achebe says. “I look forward to returning to the beautiful Dartmouth campus and engaging with the graduating students, my former teachers, current faculty, and the larger Dartmouth community.”