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John C. McGinley Addresses Med School Grads


06/02/2005

John C. McGinley, 2005 NDSS National Buddy Walk Spokesman, delivered the keynote speech at the graduation ceremony for the University of California, San Francisco's School of Medicine. Mr. McGinley drew upon his experiences as the father of a seven-year-old boy with Down syndrome in his remarks to the new doctors.

"You purchased a ticket on your untalkative dream train," said Mr. McGinley. "You have to pay in the currency of sacrifice, hard work, and determination. No baggage is allowed, including doubts, issues, fears, and critics."

"Guts achieve our dreams," advised Mr. McGinley. Ignore "the laughter, ridicule, and disbelief that you are on a fool's errand. These sounds should not deter you. The reward is having the guts to catch the train. Get on board the untalkative dream train. Get on board baby. Get on board."

Read more about the UCSF graduation ceremony at:

http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/news/features/education/052305_Graduation.aspx

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