{"id":784934,"date":"2026-05-09T19:42:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T19:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/784934\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T19:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T19:42:19","slug":"mother-daughter-share-full-circle-moment-on-temple-graduation-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/784934\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother & daughter share full-circle moment on Temple graduation stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Dr. Inessa Parkansky of Churchville, Pennsylvania, now calls her daughter, ‘doctor,’ as well.<\/p>\n

27-year-old Phyllis followed her mother’s medical footsteps and graduated from Temple University today.<\/p>\n

Inessa was born in the former Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States with her parents in the 1980s. She followed her dreams of becoming a physician by studying at Temple University.<\/p>\n

When she graduated in 1999, 6-month-old Phyllis was by her side.<\/p>\n

Phyllis, ever inspired by her mother’s immigrant story and medical journey, knew what kind of path she wanted to follow.<\/p>\n

Phyllis will specialize in urology, while her mother specializes in nephrology.<\/p>\n

She and fellow graduates of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine<\/a> at Temple University enjoyed a ceremony today at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There, Phyllis chose her mother to place the ceremonial hood on her shoulders.<\/p>\n

Watch the video above to see the special moments from the ceremony.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Temple University’s oldest 2026 graduate turns her tassel at the 139th Commencement Ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n

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