Hippocratic Week 2025: Bridging Tradition and Innovation

The Hippocratic Week – Hippocratic School was formally established in 2022 by Dr. George Patoulis, President of the Global Doctors’ Hippocratic Institute (GDHI), during the 1st Congress of Greek Diaspora Physicians in Melbourne. With the active involvement of GDHI Vice President Dr. K. Pantou, Secretary General Dr. A. Polydorou, and honorary member and Deputy Minister of Health Marios Themistokleous, the initiative was envisioned as a way to unite physicians worldwide under the timeless values of Hippocrates.

Since its founding, Hippocratic Week has grown into an international educational and cultural event featuring lectures, ceremonies, and exchange programs. Each year, it brings together students and professors of medicine from Greece and abroad alongside distinguished physicians of multiple specialties. Under the auspices of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the University of Thessaly, and the Athens Medical Association, this year’s program will unfold across Athens, Larissa, and Kos, including symbolic ceremonies at the Asclepieion of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocratic medicine.

For more on previous editions of Hippocratic Week:

• Hippocratic Week on Elitour

• Coverage from The National Herald

• Oath Ceremony at the Asclepieion of Kos

In recognition of this international initiative, the Canadian Hellenic Medical Society (CHMS) is proud to host two events inspired by the enduring legacy of Hippocrates:

1. The Art of Healing: Hippocratic Values in a High-Tech World

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
8:00 AM EST
Online via Google Meet (RSVP in the link below)

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Nikos Kastanos, Founder and President of the Hippocratic Movement, renowned international lecturer, and TED Talk presenter. Speaking live from Barcelona, Dr. Kastanos will explore the enduring relevance of Hippocratic values in contemporary medicine, highlighting the distinction between the ancient concept of healing and the modern pursuit of the cure.

This lecture provides an opportunity to reflect on the philosophical foundations of medicine and their application in today’s increasingly technology-driven healthcare environment.

2. CHMS Social Event in Honour of Hippocratic Week

Thursday, October 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Mezes Restaurant, 440 Danforth Ave, Toronto

This evening gathering will celebrate our shared heritage and the timeless principles of Hippocrates. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner and wine (cash bar also available) while connecting with fellow medical professionals and community members.

The event is open to all Hellenic medical professionals, as well as friends and supporters of CHMS. We especially encourage medical students and students considering careers in medicine to attend for mentorship and networking opportunities. CHMS also offers student memberships for those wishing to join our growing community.

Registration is free for current CHMS members with a code available through the member dashboard at hellenicmedical.ca.

Hippocratic Week offers a vital reminder that medicine is not only a science but also a philosophy of care, grounded in ethics, compassion, and humanism. By participating in these celebrations, CHMS seeks to connect our Canadian Hellenic community to this global movement, honouring Hippocrates’ legacy while engaging in thoughtful dialogue about the future of medicine.

We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate Hippocratic Week 2025 — bridging tradition and innovation in healthcare.