As the Class of 2024 worked to complete their final graduation requirements, our programs on the school of medicine campus diligently collaborated on ways to celebrate their accomplishments. 

The following information pertains to Hooding and Commencement activities for the degree programs at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  

2024 Commencement and Hooding Events

Graduation and hooding ceremonies are time-honored traditions that symbolize each student's academic success and mark the start of a new chapter as practicing clinicians. View our highlight video as we recently celebrated our MD, PA and Biomedical Graduate program graduates. We wish them all the best and look forward to welcoming our new learners this summer!

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 3 p.m., the candidates for the degree of Doctor of Medicine participated in a Hooding Celebration at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest Reynolda Campus. The ceremony included an address from key leadership, a guest speaker, administration of the professional oath and reading of names to recognize the achievement of each student.

Master of Medical Science (PA)

On Friday, May 17, 2024, at 6 p.m., the candidates for the degree of Master of Medical Science participated in a Hooding and Awards ceremony at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest Reynolda Campus. The ceremony included an address from key leadership, reading of graduates' names to recognize the achievement of each student, administration of the professional oath, and presentation of students' diplomas.

PA Hooding Program 2024: Flipbook | PDF

Biomedical Graduate Programs (MS/PhD)

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 4 p.m., the candidates for the degrees of Master of Science, Master of Healthcare Leadership and Doctor of Philosophy from the Biomedical Graduate Programs participated in a ceremony at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest Reynolda campus. The ceremony included a reading of names to recognize the achievement of each student and degrees were conferred.

Additional information will be shared with students as it becomes available. Questions about each event can be directed to the following contacts:

MD Program
The Office of Student Affairs
stuserv@wakehealth.edu 
PA Program
Elise Gmuca
egmuca@wakehealth.edu 
Graduate School
Denise Wolfe
dewolfe@wakehealth.edu