The Hippocrates Award was presented May 19 in the FSU College of Medicine Atrium and Tallahassee, and it coincided with the MD Class of 2023 Awards Ceremony on the eve of graduation.

The photo is of Dr. Alma Littles, Interim Dean; Dr. Hillary Hulstrand and Pensacola Regional Campus alum Luke Strachler (M.D. Class of 2023) who made the announcement.

Details about the award itself  can be found the permanent plaque.

The College of Medicine central campus received the a cut from the Sycamore tree from the University of Florida College of Medicine – which is a direct descendent of the tree under which Hippocrates taught. The award was envisioned by Dr. Bob Watson.