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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dear M1 Students,</span></div>
<p style="line-height: 15pt; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Attached is the updated M1 student directory for your reference.
As Orientation ends, I want to share how thrilled we are with how the week went and how excited we are that you have joined the Upstate community. Your enthusiasm, engagement, and commitment to becoming healthcare professionals have already made a wonderful
impression.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 15pt; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As you begin this exciting journey, please remember that the entire
Student Affairs Division is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you need guidance, resources, encouragement, or simply someone to talk with, we are committed to helping you thrive both personally and academically.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 15pt; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are honored to be part of your educational journey and look
forward to celebrating your successes in the years ahead.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Welcome to the Upstate community!</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 15pt; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dean
Ruiz</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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