May 20, 2025 — On May 30, Ph.D. students in the University of Florida College of Medicine who have completed their qualifying exams will receive lab coats and recite an oath, marking their advancement to candidacy. The second-annual ceremony will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Health Professions/Nursing/Pharmacy auditorium. Friends, family and alumni who cannot attend in person are welcome to join the celebration virtually via the event livestream at the link below.