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

UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2023 with White Coat Ceremony

During the keynote address, Dr. David L. Lakey, vice chancellor for Health Affairs and chief medical officer for The University of Texas System, told students, "To be a healer isn’t just another job. It’s a commitment to a lifetime of service, learning and care. That is the deepest part of why we are here. It’s why your families are so proud of you. It’s why you’re so excited, and nervous. It’s why the title ‘doctor’ means something special in our society."Read more

13th Class at UA College of Medicine – Phoenix Begins Journey to Become Doctors

Eighty first-year students from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix received their first white coats and stethoscopes, both mantles of the medical profession, Friday, July 19, during ceremonies at Symphony Hall in Phoenix.Read more

Foster School of Medicine Welcomes Class of 2023 with White Coat Ceremony

Student Jose Luis Lopez said, " The oath reminds me of all the moral and ethical promises that we’re making to our community and all the seriousness that comes with it.” Read more

When A Doctor’s Screen Time Detracts From Face Time With Patients

Dr. Wei Wei Lee, a primary care physician with the University of Chicago Medicine, conducted a study on the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and its impact on patient-physician relationships. Read more

‘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.Read more

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