Family Eligibility Hooding Doctoral Degree Students (MD, PhD, DHSC, EdD)
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) recognizes the value of family legacy, tradition, and support in the professional development of our students and in supporting the mission of our institution. We therefore welcome eligible family members to participate in the EVMS Commencement ceremonies for doctoral students and returning alumni.
As such, an eligible family member(s) holding an MD degree may hood a graduating MD student or returning alumnus at Commencement. Likewise, an eligible family member(s) holding a PhD, DHSC or EdD degree may hood a graduating student or returning alumnus with the same PhD, DHSC or EdD degree.
Up to 2 family members may participate in the hooding of their graduate or returning alumnus at Commencement. Eligible family members must:
• be a spouse, parent, grandparent, or sibling of the student or returning alumnus and
• hold the same degree that will be conferred upon the student or returning alumnus and
• be a graduate of EVMS or
• hold a faculty appointment at EVMS or
• be a current or former member of the EVMS Board of Visitors, Board of Trustees, or EVMS Medical Group Board or
• have an emeritus designation bestowed by EVMS