Purpose:
To recognize physician and physician assistants for their outstanding contributions to the health of all people through patient care, research, leadership, service, and/or health services administration and demonstration of the high principles of the medical profession.
Eligibility for the Hall of Fame
:
- Physicians and physician assistants who graduated from the FSU College of Medicine at least 9 years before their year of nomination.
- Graduates of the Florida State University Program in Medical Sciences (PIMS)
- Physicians who graduated from an FSU College of Medicine residency program at least 9 years before their year of nomination.
- Physicians and physician assistants who are not FSU College of Medicine graduates but have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the COM for at least 9 years.
- Deceased physicians and physician assistants are eligible.
Criteria for the Hall of Fame :
- Service to the Community.The nominee has supported the College of Medicine's mission through leadership and service to the community, students, physicians, and/or alumni.
- Service to the Profession.The nominee has improved or enhanced the medical profession through developing programs. Examples include, but are not limited to: education, research, patient care, and health care administration.
- Service to the FSU College of Medicine.The nominee advances the mission of the College of Medicine through a combination of the following activities:
- Participating in student-alumni programs such as HOST, mentoring and shadowing.
- Serving as outstanding faculty.
- Supporting fundraising efforts that are vital to our success.
- Attending COM events to help us build a cohesive network of friends and supporters and to network with our students.
Eligibility for the Mission Award :
- Physicians and physician assistants who graduated from the FSU College of Medicine or an FSU College of Medicine residency program. There is no time requirement.
- Graduates of the Florida State University Program in Medical Sciences (PIMS)
- Physicians and physician assistants who are not FSU College of Medicine graduates but have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the COM.
- Deceased physicians and physician assistants are eligible.
Criteria for the Mission Award :
- The nominee has demonstrated excellence in furthering the college's mission to practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and respond to community needs, especially through service to underserved populations.
- Physicians and physician assistants may be considered for the Hall of Fame when the service time requirement has been met.
Nomination Process:
Nominations for the Hall of Fame class of 2025 are open through February 1, 2025.
- Candidates must be nominated by person(s) other than themselves.
- To nominate an eligible physician or physician assistant, complete the online nomination form. Please share how the nominee meets the criteria in as much detail as possible.
- Nominations are submitted to the alumni board members at least 2 weeks before the annual Spring meeting.
- The nominations are voted on by the board members at the Spring meeting.
- A nominee must receive at least 5 votes to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
- There is no annual limit on the number of nominations or elected members.
- Nominations will be reconsidered in the following year if not chosen in the current election cycle.
- To nominate an alumnus, please complete the FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame nomination form .
Questions?Contact Lindsay Miller, Alumni Relations Manager | (850) 644-2237 or lindsay.miller@med.fsu.edu
FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame Members
The Hall of Fame includes both those individuals who received the Distinguished Alumni Award (presented through 2019) and those who were inducted as part of a Hall of Fame class (starting in 2020).
- 2024
Joseph Camps, M.D. (PIMS 1979)
Geden Franck, M.D. (Class of 2014)
Shoshana Hallowell, M.D. (Class of 2010)
Myra Hurt, Ph.D. (First Acting Dean)
Daniel Van Durme, M.D. (Faculty)
Due to Hurricane Helene, the FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner scheduled for Sept. 28, 2024 at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando was cancelled. Recipients of the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be recognized at a later time. To learn more about the 2024 inductees, visit https://med.fsu.edu/alumnifriends/fsu-college-medicine-hall-fame-class-2024
- 2023
Laura Davis, M.D. (Class of 2013)
Tracey Hellgren, M.D. (PIMS 1987)
Jada Leahy, M.D. (Class of 2009)
Zita Magloire, M.D. (Class of 2011)
The 2023 FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame recipients were recognized and inducted at the FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner on Sept. 23, 2023, a part of the College of Medicine Reunion Weekend for PIMS, M.D., PA and Ph.D. alumni at Orlando's Rosen Shingle Creek luxury resort held Sept. 22-24, 2023.
- 2022
Julie Gladden Barre, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Kendall Campbell, M.D. (PIMS 1997)
Richard Jolkovsky, M.D. (PIMS 1983)
Lexie Mannix, M.D. (Class of 2014)
Sachin Parikh, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Stephen Quintero, M.D. (PIMS 1986)
Charles Ritchie, M.D. (Class of 2008)
Stephen Viel, M.D. (Class of 2009)
The 2022 FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame recipients were recognized and inducted at the FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner on Sept. 17, 2022, a part of the College of Medicine Reunion Weekend for PIMS, M.D., PA and Ph.D. alumni at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes luxury resort held Sept. 16-18, 2022. To learn more about the 2022 inductees, visit https://med.fsu.edu/halloffame .
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2021
Tanya Anim, M.D. (Class of 2010)
Fawn Harrison, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Rudy Hehn, M.D. (PIMS 1978)
Peter Katona, M.D. (PIMS 1974)
Jimmy Moss, M.D. (Class of 2010)
Stephen Patrick, M.D. (Class of 2007)
The 2021 FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame recipients were recognized at the College of Medicine's Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 6, 2021, followed by a dinner and a formal presentation at the Florida State University Heritage Museum in Dodd Hall. To learn more about the 2021 inductees, visit https://med.fsu.edu/halloffame .
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2020
H. William Higgins, M.D. (Class of 2009)
Mary Watson, M.D. (Class of 2009)
Wendy Ann Myers, M.D. (PIMS 1977)
Michael Okun, M.D. (PIMS 1993)
Michael J. Sweeney, M.D. (PIMS 1975)
The 2020 FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame recipients were honored at the College of Medicine's virtual 20th Anniversary Celebration & Alumni Reunion on Nov. 6, 2020. To learn more about the 2020 recipients visit FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2020 .
- 2019
Kerry Bachista, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Robert L. Brown Sr., M.D. (PIMS 1981) - 2018
Matthew Lee, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Stephanie Lee, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Stephen Cummings, M.D. (PIMS 1976) - 2017
Christie Alexander, M.D. (Class of 2005)
C. David Smith, M.D. (PIMS 1996) - 2016
Garrett Chumney, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Michael Weiss, M.D. (PIMS 1991) - 2015
Robin Albritton, M.D. (Class of 2007)
Frank Walker, Jr., M.D. (PIMS 1974) - 2014
Mel Hartsfield, M.D. (PIMS 1978)
For more information about the FSU Medical Alumni Hall of Fame, please contact alumni@med.fsu.edu .