GHHS welcomes new advisor, GME representative

Melody Petty, M.D., M.P.H.

The Whiddon College of Medicine chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) has filled two new leadership positions.

Melody Petty, M.D., M.P.H., an associate professor of pediatrics at the Whiddon College of Medicine, was named a chapter advisor. She serves as associate chief medical officer for pediatrics at USA Health and is a pediatric hospitalist at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. Petty is double board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine. She earned a medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed residency training in pediatrics at USA Health. 

Petty joins GHHS chapter advisors T.J. Hundley Jr., M.D., associate dean for medical education, and Karen Braswell, supervisor of clinical education/student affairs. 

Ashley Nguyen, M.D.

Ashley Nguyen, M.D., an intern in neurology at USA Health, was named the chapter's graduate medical education representative. She graduated from the Whiddon College of Medicine in May 2023. While a medical student, she served as president of the Student Interest Group in Neurology and as social coordinator for the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Spring Hill College. 

Braswell said the chapter is looking forward to having additional support, working with more USA Health residents, and creating more opportunities in which students, faculty and residents can participate. 

The Gold Humanism Honor Society is a community of medical students, physicians, and other leaders who have been recognized for their compassionate care. GHHS reinforces and supports the human connection in healthcare, which is essential for the health of patients and clinicians.