Shortly thereafter, he was named professor of obstetrics and gynecology and associate dean for students, a position for which he has occupied to the present time. His award-winning lecture style is one peppered with anecdotes and quotations that help make the learning process easier and more memorable. Repeatedly lauded by UF medical students for his teaching style, Dr. Hill has received the Outstanding Clinical Teacher Award from seven medical classes. He is the only four-time recipient of the Hippocratic Award, the most prestigious teaching award presented to a medical faculty by the senior medical class. Dr. Hill also is the namesake of the Hugh M. Hill Award, initiated by the class of 1970 to recognize the most outstanding house staff instructor.
Additional recognition continues.
In 1989, the UF College of Medicine Alumni raised funds to name a conference room in his honor in the Academic Research Building. The medical class of 1990 inaugurated a Hugh M. Hill Ornithology Room at the University of Florida Museum, and more recently alumni have been contributing to an endowed scholarship fund for medical students named in his honor. For almost three decades, Dr. Hill has served as associate dean for student and alumni affairs. He has hooded every graduating medical student since 1961 and has administered the Hippocratic Oath at commencement since 1966. Through his mentoring, counseling and teaching, Dr. Hill provides a legacy of support that bonds students to the college in ways that are immeasurable.