Dr. Glaucomflecken Commencement Address: University of Michigan Medical School 2024

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William Flanary, M.D., delivered the Medical School Commencement address May 10, 2024 in Hill Auditorium. Popularly known as "‪@DGlaucomflecken‬ " in medical-themed comedy shorts across social media, his speech provided graduates with the traditional mix of celebration and accomplishment alongside a dose of humor.
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@drmichaelarias Ай бұрын

Dr. Glaucomflecken is a national treasure in American medicine and must be protected at all costs

@silverchannel8582 Ай бұрын

That’s right !

@MatheusHenrique-vs4bg Ай бұрын

That's rightty

@friedrichjunzt Ай бұрын

So right, we should preserve his body now for the centuries to come ❤

@tywoodruff2218 Ай бұрын

Absolutely…

@masterofdesaster8 Ай бұрын

Excuse me, don't you mean "international treasure"? I'm pretty sure he is a significant contribution to our global cultural heritage.

@josephtripp1696 Ай бұрын

A doctor that treats eyes just happens to also help a new generation see where they need to go. Bless this man.

@narellesmith7932 29 күн бұрын

Great comment

@angiestimson3886 23 күн бұрын

Very nice speech! …..When he mentioned family and friends, I was hoping for a quick glance of a guy in the audience who kind of looked like him , with tattoos, wearing a Texaco Mike t- shirt.. Well, it was a special occasion!….Maybe next time! 😂🎓

@macmedic892 Ай бұрын

Great speech, but it missed ONE thing: A Jonathan head-nod.

@mickizurcher Ай бұрын

You just missed it, is all!

@vancetang2288 Ай бұрын

@Dr.Glaucomflecken

@Thatcorgiman 29 күн бұрын

Who do you think wrote the speech?

@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735 27 күн бұрын

@@Thatcorgiman Could have sworn it's Ben, last name Ben.

@bohemianfapsody9218 9 күн бұрын

Those came from the audience

@HaythamAlsayed Ай бұрын

I can't believe he actually showed up and didn't just send Jonathan to do it for him

@Thatcorgiman 29 күн бұрын

Jonathan is omnipresent

@meatballg8655 23 күн бұрын

must've been on before 3pm

@poolmilethirty2859 Ай бұрын

What breath of fresh air. An example of how a speaker should motivate and inspire graduates.

@bluedevil0133 Ай бұрын

As a radiologist, I haven’t seen the sun since 2006. SAD lamps FTW. Great speech! 😎 😎

@DK-Coffee 28 күн бұрын

But I bet Dermatology would be impressed with your lack of sun exposure. Vitamin D supplements are a game changer.

@smallderick9099 19 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@gispaAPRN 10 сағат бұрын

To make fun of “your kind,” I was walking out from the hospital the other morning and I see a vehicle roll up into the physician parking lot. Out came an older gentleman in a white coat well past his knees and on his face was a pair of protective glasses that one would use after having their eyes dilated. They were blacked out in all directions, and sure as hell across his left chest in embroidered black script said “Radiology.” I died laughing the whole way to my car. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 (I can’t really talk though because as soon as I see the sun, I cringe.) 🫀 😂

@user-sz2pg9fv7b Ай бұрын

Thank you Dr Will Flannery. Rheumatology and ER both agree that this was the best commencement address we have ever heard

@Chihuahuauno1 Ай бұрын

OK, and what is the best commencement address actually even mean, you’re stupid!

@doctorditman Ай бұрын

I graduated from med school in 1979, family medicine residency in 1982, and I retired in 2019. This address excited me , inspired me, and brought back so many memories of the most heart wrenching, heart aching, and also the most wonderful days of my life as a family doctor. My fellow residents were like family to me, but like Dr. G, if it weren't for my wife, I would have never made it (literally for Dr. G.) She's my best friend and my rock to this very day 55 years after I first asked her out on a date and 49 years after our marriage. I always say "When we were in med school," and "When we were in residency."

@whatsupwthat 29 күн бұрын

You are so sweet. I'm happy your wife was there and never let you become disheartened 💖

@tinabusby640 29 күн бұрын

As a fellow family doctor who graduated in 1995 and residency in 1998 and still working I agree with everything you said.

@bluescrubsn1913 13 күн бұрын

I hear you. My high school sweetheart stuck with me through thick and thin. We went through undergrad, unemployment, homelessness, medical school, residency, and raising a family together. Graduated in 1997 and still practice Internal medicine on the East Coast. Never forget the people by your side when times were tough and you were at your lowest in life.

@bresea702 Ай бұрын

In not even graduating for med school or looking to be a nurse, this just popped up on my feed. Literally one of the best commencement speeches I've heard.

@Mein_KampfyChair Ай бұрын

Lol this is not for nurses. Medical school is for doctors

@chrisweaving5307 Ай бұрын

@@Mein_KampfyChairI think bresea702 wasn’t saying med school was for nurses, think they were describing that they are not looking to go into healthcare, mentioned med school and nursing as common pathways in to the hospital (ofc there are dozens of other healthcare programmes but that’s besides the point)

@dry.colton 27 күн бұрын

@@Mein_KampfyChair same thing

@Cheese10151 17 күн бұрын

@@dry.colton???

@sophieonthemtn1239 Ай бұрын

As a retired sociology professor I wish at least one of the many commencement addresses I've had to sit through was 1/10 as interesting and encouraging as this. Thanks, Dr. G.

@rowlandluv2liv 18 күн бұрын

Take what he shares here and in his series on health care-- what you have experienced and what you think you know. Expand your thinking and you may very well find your to acknowledging the following Lovely, Thank you. You Elicit Laughter even more so You inspire many to Expand Independent Thinking You don't have to wait 4-6-10 years to improve the health of humanity. Expand Your INDEPENDENT THINKING :) Really Ask Yourself and Your Peers to Evaluate the following Atoms do not Equal Energy REAL PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE starts with, How We Breathe (extrapolate the premise) How have we, Individual Humans, been duped into NOT KNOWING How to Breathe to control your PSNS - thus improve health and function??? Adults can decide everything that we Put into Our Mouth and HOW WE THE ENTIRE BODY Harness innate ability to Control Your Breath. How we use our body to fuel cellular function, hmm The way we BREATHE You get to decide Teach Yourself what You Already Know but have been distracted from realizing, implementing and sharing humanity. FIRST Exhale through soft-kiss pursed lips of your mouth take TWICE as LONG to Exhales through your mouth as the slow gentle INHALE through your nost Think about it Try It Share it With Our Breathing we optimize cellular function and best prime the body to best handle any challenge. With each exhale we stimulate the PSNS Our Rest and Digest portion of Nervous System Gentle Prolonged Exhales Try it for yourself. Slow Your Heart Rate for a more efficient Fill. Expand / dilate your every blood vessel- Expand Your THINKING reverting to what you have learning in Biology and Chemistry Just Exhale through the mouth, inhale through the nose. We may just find our back to feeling good in our skin. Ultimately freeing ourself from this near constant state of stress we unwittingly perpetrate against ourself e.g. FUEL YOUR BODY FIT FUEILING YOUR BODY FIT STARTS AND CONTINUES WITH HOW WE CHOOSE TO BREATHE. We Humans must exercise our freedom to BREATHE how to improve our everything. Each of us on this Marble possess the FREEDOM on We choose to breathe- Doctors and all humans - Expand Your thinking of what you know--first come back to the BASICS Think of what you learning in Chem and Bio -- Get Heath Literate by checking out How breathing and metabolism are interconnected | Ruben Meerman | TEDxBundaberg kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLNdrLaI3q-oaaM.html and Mr. James Nestor's BREATH Book You don't have to wait 4-6-10 years to improve the health of humanity You may find yourself choosing to help yourself, your loved-ones and human vs perpetuating "sick-care Industry Propagandized falsehood that health depends on a PILL.

@whatsupwthat 29 күн бұрын

Bravo Dr. Flannery 👏😁 I have worked as a Medical Office Manager for almost 25 years. I have seen Managed Care ruin the healthcare system. It is No Secret their main concern is "The Bottom Line" pretending they know more than the medical providers. Advocacy Works. Keep speaking out! Future Doctors Rally Together.

@JP-lu9ed 29 күн бұрын

Just retired after forty years. I’m here to tell you that’s a lovely true speech full of wisdom. I remain excited for what you all can do.

@EleanorBrimblecombe Ай бұрын

Her introduction was fantastic and sensitive, and I loved your reactions to what she said

@angelitogutierrez-qy3fm 29 күн бұрын

This is by far the best graduation speech I’ve ever heard in a long time. Congratulations Doctors and good luck.

@kelvinburigo2430 18 күн бұрын

Jonathan wrote a beautiful speech for you! Congratulations!

@brianl830 Ай бұрын

Wonderful!!! Over 25 years out of residency and my coresidents and I text daily and meet up when we can. Some of most important people in my life. Stay close!!!

@lawrencetchen Ай бұрын

I'm finishing in a few weeks and I needed to hear this. My favorite people!

@DannyMercer1993 28 күн бұрын

the courage to talk about his darkest moments, the compassion to empathise with the fear of those in front of him, and the wisdom to bring gratitude to all they have done, anchoring them in the present - interspersed with brevity throughout - a perfect commencement address. Well done Dr. G.

@worldonfire1539 27 күн бұрын

Hear, hear, well said!

@Ij-jan 27 күн бұрын

This doctor is great. He knows the frustration of insurance companies and he also knows what it’s like to be a patient.❤

@rowlandluv2liv 18 күн бұрын

Do we really need insurance

@annedon776 Ай бұрын

This Dr is all that is good with medicine! We need to listen to what he has to say……. He actually cares.

@lauraspaeth6130 Ай бұрын

Commencement addresses *generally* are cliche and forgettable. So the fact that this one made me cry, and laugh, and cheer despite me not graduating from MI, or anywhere for that matter….well bravo Dr. G. Well said 👏

@thomaskoning7395 Ай бұрын

Thanks eye bro 💪

@gispaAPRN 10 сағат бұрын

We LOVE YOU, Dr. FLANNERY!!! You make my day so much when I need to decompress and laugh while I am/am not at work. 😂❤️💥

@brucenathanson8402 41 минут бұрын

This why I love you, Will. Thank you for your message, thank you for speaking on behalf of patients and like hearted medical professionals.

@garrybrown3165 Ай бұрын

Absolute truth. "Our duty in life is not to see through one another, rather, to see one another through." ~anon

@eyelidmd 29 күн бұрын

Ophthalmologist here. Wonderful, motivating, succinct speech with touch of reality. Well done.

@susanferretti5781 29 күн бұрын

That was a beautiful speech. Funny, intelligent, and hopeful. Well done Doc.

@marcusv7881 Ай бұрын

WOW! I have nothing to do with healthcare in my career but this guy, this speech was amazing! Inspiring! I couldn't stop watching until the very end. Best commencement speech ever!

@cmhardy3 22 күн бұрын

I don’t know what it takes to fix the medical care system. I’m a patient. I had one doctor who refused to do a peer to peer, even though they ordered a CT. I had another doctor who fought tooth and nail to get insurance to cover my CT which detected cancer. I don’t know which one did the right thing to reform medical care, but I know which one saved my life. I’m sorry you all are graduating into this system, but I’m grateful for good doctors.

@juneledell6983 29 күн бұрын

Perfect advice for ALL healthcare professionals...Thank-YOU!!

@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames 29 күн бұрын

Watching Dr. Flanary react to his introduction was an emotional ride. Also I think she introduces him finally as Dr William Flecken.

@dondgc2298 27 күн бұрын

She introduced him by his true last name.

@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames 27 күн бұрын

@@dondgc2298 Don't steal my fun.

@rahulk9684 Ай бұрын

Wonderful speech, thank you for the insight Dr. Glaucomflecken!

@jamesholloway3689 Ай бұрын

OUTSTANDING. Shared with my 3rd year resident daughter.

@Kblmquist 28 күн бұрын

I’m just a CMA but this speech not only made me laugh, but the ending made me cry as you inspired a new generation. Beautiful job doctor.

@silasketgaskets8709 Ай бұрын

no doubt many of the grads matched in their chosen fields by taking Dr G's examples of "how to ace your residency interview"

@snputri Ай бұрын

thank you doctor, as someone who currently in intern year, i need to hear that.

@michaelvallely2439 Ай бұрын

Nice speech thing, eye bro.

@emjamhowhow 5 күн бұрын

Loved the shout out to PBM reform. As a first year pharmacy graduate now working inpatient, I thank you for paying so much attention to your peers. Pharmacy advocacy is my passion and vertical integration will be the hill I die on. I appreciate the reminder as I navigate and survive my first year as PharmD.

@nikiTricoteuse Күн бұрын

Wow Dr Bro. You are indeed a man of many parts. Great speech - made me wish l were 40 years younger and sitting in that graduation ceremony.

@feralbluee 8 күн бұрын

what a wonderful commencement speech - one of the best ever. it was real, it was as humorous as you are., and it was very important and heartfelt. You are an incredible man. and so are your colleagues. most of you do your very best. Thank you so much for talking out about the so-called insurance we get. in 5 months or so , on my third company (i’m 78), i’ve already run into 3! problems, two of which are important. it seems it’s not you , the doctors who are in charge of our treatments, but the insurance companies - like duh! 🙄 i am so glad to hear of all that’s been accomplished so far - and you are so very optimistic about it (hope the dentists are involved, too :) i am also glad you are okay now. it was quite a shock to find out all that happened to you. Have a great summer and thanks much from the heart . love your vids 😋🧬🌷🌱

@barryasman 14 күн бұрын

I wish that we had these words of wisdom when I graduated from medical school. All said so eloquently, with heart and understanding (from a true "insider"). Thanks for the inspiration.

@brianag9726 Ай бұрын

Proud LSA grad here…I just shared it with my fellow Michigan alum friends that I still keep in touch with regularly. Now I am an Alumni Student Recruiter and hope to share this with future Michigan students and would have shared it with my 5th graders, but the comment about balls will prevent that, unfortunately.😂

@lisaburke2778 29 күн бұрын

really great address for these graduating med students. I am a doctor XS 35 years and his words are still impactful.

@kshwcs363 Ай бұрын

Can we notice how many women are right behind him!! Yes!! 🎉

@brianag9726 Ай бұрын

One thing Michigan does best is ensure a diverse student population.

@rosemorris7912 29 күн бұрын

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a proper commencement address. Bravo!

@purple2015panda 28 күн бұрын

Congratulations class of 2024 and great ceremony speech ❤

@luckypenny4263 Ай бұрын

Congratulations what a gem !!! What a great opening speech ❤the best humor ever

@gruel_summer Ай бұрын

i'm seeing this just after a different commencement speaker at USC who was rejected for undergrad lol. I'm loving this theme!

@joost00555 28 күн бұрын

I'm not American nor in the medical profession, but I was inspired nonetheless

@SilentK61636 18 күн бұрын

In the beginning, he was glancing at his notes constantly. By the end he never even peeked at them. All straight from the heart. ❤

@lisaferry9253 Ай бұрын

I hope you get this. I truly enjoy your jokes. They are spot on!! Your humor is much appreciated! Your story is amazing! I’m so glad you had such wonderful support! I had to leave my oncology infusion nurse position that I loved (39 years ago) because of stage 4 cancer. My coworkers rallied around me too and made an unbearable situation bearable. My best wishes to you. I would bet that you are a wonderful doctor and friend. God bless you! ❤🙏🏻

@narellesmith7932 29 күн бұрын

Nice that you built support and compassion between you in residency.

@markinmy 16 күн бұрын

Such a great and inspiring speach! It is great to see you combining your passions in comedy, social justice, and medicine into such a great package, especially since I first met you at the first steps along your journey. Keep up the good work. Dr.McG

@judithharper6731 Ай бұрын

So true. Honest, insightful. FANTASTIC.

@juneledell6983 29 күн бұрын

wow, I didn't know about ALL of his accomplishments. Great intro!

@kragar4 29 күн бұрын

Great speech!! Truly medicine is profit over patient care in the US

@Berion189 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful. My daughter just graduated med school on May 10, 2024 and this is a beautiful tribute to that momentous event.

@Reflectors1 Ай бұрын

Thank you for being a patient advocate ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@KxNOxUTA 29 күн бұрын

Congratulations to all graduates and good job Dr. Glaucomflecken!

@mickizurcher Ай бұрын

What a perfect speech this was, so humble, funny and wise! You are an amazing person in so many ways. I am in such gratitude, you helped me through my last month of loss of vision and eye surgery, (which I’m still going through). What an amaze-balls 👁️👁️doctor and person you are. Historic!💚💚💚👏👏👏

@YearoftheWoodDRAGON Ай бұрын

Very well said. Remember you only need one house to live in and less profit for the corporations.

@mingieverlynn5698 28 күн бұрын

I came here for Jonathan 😂

@Ezox2408 Ай бұрын

I truly think this ranks up there with the "Class of '99: Wear sunscreen" speech.

@georgezagger487 29 күн бұрын

Doctor Flanary/Glaucomflecken....a good man! Thank you!

@Baraa.K.Mohammad Ай бұрын

What an amazing speech!

@candywalters8388 Ай бұрын

Well done and utterly honest!

@liladjgal1204 Ай бұрын

It takes a special person to have a commence speech that is about commencement speeches

@nadeenm Ай бұрын

Amazing! Absolutely loved it!

@rsh793 9 күн бұрын

Beautiful human talk that hopefully goes forward with these youngsters - ESPECIALLY the talk to people and don't get scared of making mistakes - and get out and sort out the healthcare system - because people matter!

@mariamarrero7335 28 күн бұрын

That was beautiful Ilove this guy🥰🥰🥰

@aaheemas Ай бұрын

'17 umich masters grad here Iirc, our graduate exercises were also held at the auditorium here

@Stn4d4me Ай бұрын

Awesome commencement address. Things like this help keep my head on straight 28 years into a primary care career . Never lose that life out of medicine - maybe consider a sideline in stand up comedy😜

@markgleason2078 Ай бұрын

No Jonathan nod?!?!?!

@muriithinyawira1850 5 күн бұрын

This was greatly needed!

@leemg9368 15 күн бұрын

He is truly a gem of a human being

@emlynn1004 29 күн бұрын

What an excellent speech.

@physicistatlarge Күн бұрын

Femur and fibula are greatcsllbacks to the session with Feelings Bro!

@drsundipshenoy2471 Ай бұрын

Excellent Dr Will.

@ThomWinslow 19 күн бұрын

Wonderful speech. Very talented man

@deannad9105 17 күн бұрын

What a great speaker!❤

@ritusarkar9234 8 күн бұрын

That was an informative, timely, funny, and inspiring speech. OG to the core, hitting the reality of the current world. Amazing!

@russpalmeri 2 күн бұрын

Great speech!

@ahasiikuyu8001 Ай бұрын

This is inspirational!!

@kymccord1 25 күн бұрын

It never occurred to me that Glaucomfleken was not your government name.

@valentinamacario4110 26 күн бұрын

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 you're the best!!!

@Fluffyartichoke Ай бұрын

Great speech doctor!

@wanderxcv9403 Ай бұрын

Awesome speech

@09dokhtaram 27 күн бұрын

So inspiring. Loved the part on creativity

@sylv_ain 29 күн бұрын

this guy is brilliant

@georgeobrien9748 29 күн бұрын

I love you. You make my life better.

@latikapatel8297 16 сағат бұрын

Great speech

@Athandatu 29 күн бұрын

What a great guy!

@christinapoecze6881 16 күн бұрын

Nice commencement address, Dr. G! We need more people like you than healthcare.

@MatchaCocoaDog 16 күн бұрын

Please do the same at my medical school! I graduate in 3 years! 🙏 You're helping me get through med school 😭🤪

@Basicallyinvisibleandfree 25 күн бұрын

no way I missed this. no I can't believe this.

@LBerry-cu5rq Ай бұрын

Dr Flannery for president!

@miscellaneous907 29 күн бұрын

Don't waste his talent in that cesspool!

@chrisjohn78 29 күн бұрын

What's a commencement speech go for? Local PD claimed his speaking fee last year was 17k.

@hannabusse8137 29 күн бұрын

WAIT HE WENT TO MED SCHOOL AT UIOWA?!! That's... that's where I go. Where all my doctors are... omg, I wonder if we ever crossed paths at a bar or the library or something. (I used to work at the health sciences library in undergrad!) OMG! cool

@0doublezero0 28 күн бұрын

He went to residency at U of Iowa, he went to medical school at Dartmouth.

@liladjgal1204 Ай бұрын

Please Dr. G can you do the commencement speech at my graduation, please?