Education

Submitted to the Optic

Christina Trujillo and Michael Elliot recently graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Their achievements were recognized during a convocation ceremony in early May.

Elliot was able to receive his ceremonial hood from his father, Dr. David Elliot. While Christina was able to be hooded by her uncle, Dr. Michael Angelo Trujillo.

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