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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dear 2026 NCOM Incoming Class,</span></div>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Welcome to SUNY Upstate Medical University! I am thrilled to share the incoming M1 Student Directory with all of you. Looking at the accomplishments, backgrounds,
and talent in this cohort, you may very well be the strongest class in the history of Upstate.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">My colleague Lori Ferguson and I are in 1225 Weiskotten Hall. Please know that our doors are always open, and our office is here to support you throughout
your entire medical school experience. We are excited to embark on this educational journey with you and look forward to meeting each of you in person at orientation!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Best wishes,</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Robert F. Ruiz</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Interim Vice President for Educational Services & Dean of Student Affairs</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Upstate Medical University</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">766 Irving Avenue (1225 Weiskotten Hall)</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Syracuse, NY 13210</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Office: 315.464.4816</span></p>
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* Information as of 7/22/2026</div>
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