Cynthia M. Williams of Jim Thorpe graduated from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, on May 26.

In addition to the conferring of degrees, the event included a "hooding ceremony" in which graduates received traditional regalia denoting their status and profession.They also took a professional oath to mark the start of their medical careers and signed a registry to commemorate their first use of the initials M.D. following their names.In July, Williams will begin her residency and receive advanced training in the medical specialties of her choice.