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‘Courageous’ Flint doctor wins healthcare award, gives $10K prize to charity
May 21, 2019
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who established a link between Flint water and elevated blood lead levels during the city’s water crisis, has won an inaugural award for her courage and humanism from two foundations. The award includes an unrestricted cash prize of $10,000, which Hanna-Attisha has pledged to donate to the Flint Kids Fund, part of The Community Foundation of Greater Flint.chevron_rightRead more
For students and residents at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Gold Humanism celebrates ‘other half’ of being a doctor
“In reality, I’ve never had a patient ask me what my class ranking was or what I made on an exam,” said Dr. Lyssa Weatherly, assistant professor of medicine in geriatrics. “No one ever thanks me for being ‘so smart.’ They will thank you for being sweet or showing that you care.”chevron_rightRead more
Even Doctors Can’t Navigate Our ‘Broken Health Care System’
May 15, 2019
When Dr. Hasan Shanawani faced challenges with getting adequate care for his 83-year-old father, also a physician, he took to Twitter and shared his frustration about the health care system’s complexity and its all-too-frequent absence of caring and compassion. chevron_rightRead more
Professor at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine receives Gold Humanism Award
May 7, 2019
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), a national community of academic leaders committed to advancing family medicine to improve health through a community of teachers and scholars, presented their 2019 STFM Gold Humanism Award to Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH ’11, a professor of community and family medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine. The award honors her extensive work in humanistic care, teaching, and significant mentorship in humanistic medicine.chevron_rightRead more
GHHS Chapter at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University honors Emergency Medicine Chief with Tow Award
April 9, 2019
“Being recognized by our GHHS students for the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award left me humbled and appreciative of the opportunity to bring our students to the bedside in our Emergency Department,” said Dr. Chansky. “It is a true privilege to care for patients here at Cooper, and to teach and impact young learners.”chevron_rightRead more
NYU School of Medicine makes a bold move to free future physicians from burdensome loans so that they can focus on patients
The announcement, featured on 60 Minutes on April 7th, was made at the Gold Foundation’s White Coat Ceremony, which emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care. chevron_rightRead more
Students at UC Riverside ask, “Why don’t veterans share their stories?”
April 8, 2019
The students hope that research and discussion will identify ways to help veterans connect with society.chevron_rightRead more
WVU’s White Coat Ceremony includes messages of encouragement from med school alumni
March 26, 2019
Dr. Norman Ferarri, vice dean for education and academic affairs and chair of the WVUDepartment of Medical Education, said, “Being a student in our medical program means that you’re connected not only to your cohort but to a Mountaineer family of alumni who can offer both support and advice during your education and beyond.” chevron_rightRead more
A message of heartfelt gratitude to residents around the world
February 26, 2019
Dr. Kelly Cawcutt shared a personal open letter to residents around the world in honor of Thank A Resident Day. chevron_rightRead more
Med students at the University of Nebraska share thanks and gratitude to residents at UNMC
February 25, 2019
Nearly 500 thank you notes were sent to residents along with a special poem written in their honor and a cookie.chevron_rightRead more
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