Photos: Roanoke's Jane Gay graduates from medical school while balancing motherhood
Jane Gay, a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, plays with her son Desmond Dugan, now 3 years old, at their home in Roanoke.
Jane Gay, a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, prepares dinner with her son Desmond Dugan, 3, and her partner Kevin Dugan at their home on April 29 in Roanoke.
Jane Gay, a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, plays with her son Desmond Dugan, 3, at their home Friday, April 29, 2022, in Roanoke.
Jane Gay, a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, plays with her son Desmond Dugan, 3, at their home Friday, April 29, 2022, in Roanoke.
Jane Gay, a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, plays with her son Desmond Dugan, 3, outside their home April 29 in Roanoke.
Desmond Dugan, 3, plays with his two dogs in the backyard of his mom and dad's home Friday, April 29, 2022, in Roanoke. Dugan's mother Jane Gay is a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Desmond Dugan, 3, plays with his bicycle in the living room of his mom and dad's home Friday, April 29, 2022, in Roanoke. Dugan's mother Jane Gay is a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Desmond Dugan, 3, blows out a candle on the kitchen counter as his dad Kevin Dugan and mother Jane Gay watch while preparing dinner at home April 29 in Roanoke. Jane Gay is a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Desmond Dugan, 3, plays with pebbles outside Friday, April 29, 2022, in Roanoke. Dugan's mother Jane Gay is a graduating medical student from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Scott P. Yates
Staff Photographer
Two notable achievers will take the next professional steps with classmates after walking across the stage on Saturday to receive medical school diplomas.