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Medical Education • November 04, 2026

Every year, the Department of Medical Education brings together individuals from its various offices to celebrate Halloween. In addition to holiday treats and drinks, members of the department participate in a costume contest, ranging from individuals to sometimes complex group costumes. The winning participant traditionally is decided by Craig Hoesley, M.D.

Previous winning entries include:

  • 2025: Members of Undergraduate Medical Education as “Hocus POCUS”
  • 2024: Krista Long as “Craig Hoesley, M.D.”
  • 2023: Members of Academic Biomedical Programs as the “Spice Girls”
  • 2022: Delia Lewis as the “Ghosting Ghost”

This year, participating costumes included Krista Long as a ghost, Dr. Williams as a soccer player, and Alex Fresh as Wolverine among others.

Members of Medical Education in costumes for Halloween.

Members of Medical Education in costumes for Halloween.

Members of Medical Education in costumes for Halloween.

Members of Medical Education in costumes for Halloween.

Members of Medical Education in costumes for Halloween.

2026 Winners

In the end, the winning entries were:

  • 1st place: Kenneth Hurd as “UME Makeup Exam”
  • 2nd place: Alex Fresh as “Wolverine”
  • 3rd place: Jessica Orcutt as “Elizabeth Holmes”

Members of Medical Education in costumes for Halloween.


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