Commencement

CONGRATS TO THE PA CLASS OF 2020 on graduating today!! Such an incredible accomplishment especially as they are the first PA class of Rocky Vista University! Can’t wait to see what you all accomplish in your careers! #RVUproud #rvupa #PAclassof2020 ...

✨ Dr. Madeline Gemuenden… DO, MS ✨

We did it! I’ve officially graduated med school and am stepping into the life I dreamed of: soon-to-be pediatrician, lifelong learner, advocate, and tiny human hype woman 🩺💕

As a first-gen med student from a rural town, the road here wasn’t short or simple. There were gap years, a master’s degree, and more side quests than I can count… but every detour made me stronger and more certain of the path I’m on. Now I get to give back through primary care to the kind of communities that made me, and that was always the goal.

Endless love to my family—your support, snacks, pep talks, and belief in me (even when I was running on fumes) got me here. Thank you for being my why. Your constant love and encouragement held me up every step of the way. This milestone is yours too.

To my peds people. Dr. Vanse—thank you for hooding me and for being the most iconic tall-girl Swiftie pediatric queen and mentor a girl could ask for. You’ve shown me exactly the kind of doctor and human I want to be. And to Jennie—thank you for being there and making the day even more special.

And to Mike—my best friend, my steady, and one of the best things to come out of med school. Watching you chase your dream in PM&R makes me endlessly proud—and getting to walk through this wild, wonderful chapter with you is my favorite part of all.

Next stop: Pediatrics Residency 🩺🌈🧸✨

#RVUgrad #DOneAndDusted #TeamTinyHumans #classof2025 ...

🚨PAGING DR. WHITE🚨
I’m always proud to be my husband’s wife, but watching him fulfill a life long dream was the most awe inspiring experience. One of the first things I ever loved about Austin was his continual dedication towards his dreams and goals, getting to support and love him the last 4.5 years of the process has been my favorite role. I’m so proud of you baby, the children you will heal in your career are so lucky to have you.
Thank you to our amazing family for the love, support, and LOUDEST hollering in the room for our boy. We love you all!! Next stop TCH! #rvugrad ...

31 never looked so much like a dream fulfilled 🎉🩺 these 4 years really flew by! Beyond grateful & beyond words for every person, lesson, and late night that led me here #doctordoctor #birthdaygraduation #maybaby #RVUgrad ...

🎓 The photos are in! Check out highlights from the 2026 RVU-UT Commencement Ceremonies, and find the full albums on our Facebook page (link in bio).

What is one word you`d use to describe your Commencement day? Tell us in the comments! #RVUGrad ...

Ten years ago I about bombed my way out of college, ending up on academic probation. Unfortunately not a unique tale but I had two advisors tell me to stop pursuing medical school. Over winter break my dad played this song for me “The Road Less Travelled” by georgestrait and it has been my anthem through the years when the going gets tough. Last night surrounded by my incredible wife, family, mentor, mentee, BJJ morning crew, and PLU og friends, I was conferred the degree of osteopathic physician, graduating with honors.
. I think my takeaway from this entire experience is that nobody knows you but yourself, and others have very little to lose when telling you that you can’t do something. Surrounding myself with these incredible individuals who kept me grounded has been the privilege of a lifetime. I cannot express how honored I am and excited for what’s to come. #rvugrad ...

Congratulations class of 2023!👩‍⚕️🎓👨‍⚕️
We are SO PROUD of your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to get to this point. You are the future of medicine. 👏💙 #RVUgrad ...