May 2024 — Chicago Area, IL · 25th Anniversary
A celebration of perseverance, excellence, and 25 years of Saint James School of Medicine.
2024
Graduating Class
99
Graduates
25th
Anniversary Year
118
Residency Placements
Featured Addresses
Chief Executive Physician, Kindbody
A renowned expert in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Dr. Beltsos serves as Chief Executive Physician of Kindbody, a leading fertility care network, and previously held the role of Chief Medical Officer at Vios Fertility Institute.
She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University, completed her residency at Loyola University, and finished her fellowship at Washington University. She is widely recognized for her contributions to the field and her dedication to mentorship.
CEO
Kindbody
MD
Michigan State
Dean of Basic Sciences, Anguilla Campus
As Dean of Basic Sciences and a professor on the Anguilla campus, Dr. Iliou opened the ceremony with a heartfelt address to the Class of 2024. A 1983 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he went on to earn his MD from Howard University College of Medicine.
Over the years he has built extensive experience across clinical practice, teaching, and research. An integral part of Saint James School of Medicine since 2010, his dedication to education and mentorship is reflected in the many roles he has held throughout his career.
1983
MIT Graduate
2010
Joined SJSM
The Evening
Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Victoria Cantu, the evening opened with a formal academic procession as faculty and the Class of 2024 entered in full regalia, followed by the national anthem — a proud start to a milestone celebration held near the city of Chicago.
This year's ceremony carried special weight, marking the 25th anniversary of the school's founding. The class paused to honor founders Dr. and Mrs. Guha — whose vision and perseverance have guided SJSM since 1999 — in a heartfelt video message from Dr. Guha.
Distinguished voices shared their journeys: Dr. Devang Gujarathi, an SJSM alumnus now practicing at UNC HealthCare, and Mr. Gregory Poulos — a Navy veteran and former President of Kindbody — offered the graduates words of encouragement drawn from lives of service and leadership.
Dr. Darren Ramcharan, who earned his degree in Biology and Genetics from the University of Western Ontario, reflected on the class's shared journey and leadership before heading to his Emergency Medicine residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
One by one, each graduate crossed the stage to receive their Doctor of Medicine degree, then recited the Hippocratic Oath — led by Dr. Devang Gujarathi — marking the symbolic transition from medical student to physician.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jose Ramirez delivered the closing vote of thanks, celebrating the graduates' dedication and thanking the faculty, families, and staff who made the milestone 25th-anniversary celebration possible.
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What Comes Next
SJSM graduates go on to residencies across the United States and Canada, building remarkable careers in medicine.
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