GHHS Chapter at John A. Burns School of Medicine sends care packages during COVID-19 pandemic

May 5, 2020

GHHS President, Kayla Murata said, “I am continually amazed at the selfless compassion of my peers who are always willing to volunteer and serve others."Read more

Medical Professor Honored for Her Commitment to Humanism

April 20, 2020

“Before I ever set foot in medical school, I was exposed to this incredible range of how harmful, and how healing, interactions with physicians could be,” Dr. Horton said. “For me, those things are deeply personal.” Read more

GHHS members at New York Medical College support and boost morale of fellow health care workers

April 6, 2020

“During this time of uncertainty, instead of choosing to dwell on the experiences we have lost like Match Day, clerkships and commencement, we have chosen to focus on what we might be able to do to help others who are losing so much more,” said Brianna Evans, SOM Class of 2020 and GHHS co-president. Read more

New York Medical College Class of 2023 Marks Medical School Milestone: The White Coat Ceremony

November 11, 2019

Student remarks were presented by Jennifer Lindelof, SOM Class of 2020, two-term president of the Student Senate and a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. “I want you to remember to enjoy this day and all the people here to support you. You are about to put on those white coats for the first time and it will feel different, because it is different. The white coat is a powerful and empowering symbol of the medical profession that will be passed onto you today.”Read more

University of Minnesota Medical School Students Recognized for ‘Keeping Healthcare Human’

November 7, 2019

“Humanism is important in medicine. It’s vital,” said Jessica Flores Casey, a fourth-year medical student and GHHS member. “Medicine is a service for other people. Some may see it as a profession that distinguishes us in a higher manner or prestige, but really it is a profession of service, and our chapter is one tool that will make us better providers.”Read more

UMass nursing student honored by Gold Foundation for essay on patient encounter

October 8, 2019

In a powerful essay, student Kathleen Schultz recorded her experience with a Vietnam War veteran who revealed his PTSD in what would prove to be his final hours. Her ability to connect with and make an impact on a patient through humanism and compassion allowed him to finally find peace after more than 40 years of mental anguish. Read more

“Scientific Excellence Is Just The First Step To Optimal Care”

September 6, 2019

Health Affairs

In this article, Dr. Richard Levin and Brianne Alcala discuss the importance of humanism in healthcare for companies, and how our Gold Corporate Council is leading the way.Read more

Donning the white coat: Cal State Long Beach’s nursing students undergo rite of passage

August 26, 2019

The ceremony marked the fourth celebration of the White Coat Ceremony at CSULB, a ritual celebration meant to light the fire of inspiration within the students about to begin their careers in the field of medicine.Read more

Ceremony for new medical students at UC Irvine marks first step toward becoming doctors

August 19, 2019

“What really made me decide to become a doctor is when I realized the bigger impact I could have," said medical student Camille Andre. "I really care about medicine and the direction healthcare is going, and that makes me want to go into a leadership position.”Read more

Class of 2023 welcomed to Wayne State University School of Medicine

August 7, 2019

Keynote speaker Erin Miller, M.D. ’13, Res. ’17, who won the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (Faculty) this year, encouraged members of the class to seek their passions during the next four years. "My advice is this: Never do anything just because it will look good on your resume. Do things that you care about. Do things you enjoy,” she advised. “Chances are you don’t know all of the things you are passionate about yet. You might surprise yourself. Try new things.”Read more

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