I am very privileged to have spoken at the White Coat Ceremony for the SIU Medicine Class of 2022(!). Here is my speech: First of all, I would like to thank you, my students, for this great privilege of speaking before you.  I would like to congratulate you for your late nights and concerted efforts to excel, and thank your parents, partners, friends, and families for encouraging and supporting you through this initial phase as you venture to begin to learn the art and craft