GHHS is a community of medical students, physicians, and other leaders who have been recognized for their compassionate care. The national honor society reinforces and supports the human connection in healthcare, which is essential for the health of patients and clinicians. Members are selected through a peer-nominated process.
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Faculty, residents and medical students selected for the Gold Humanism Honor Society |
Faculty
- Maryann Mbaka, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery
- Abhijin Das, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Residents
- Claudia Barrios, M.D. – Internal Medicine
- Karl Fischer, M.D. – Surgery
- Minya Seok, M.D. – Internal Medicine
- Juhi Shah, M.D. – OB-GYN
Medical Students
- Oays Aljabi
- Noah Baker
- Maxon Bassett
- Madelyn Campbell
- Peter Doan
- Corinne Gautreaux
- Madison Hogans
- Caroline Howell
- Sridhar Karne
- Benjamin Loftis
- Caleb Phillips
- Thomas Robinson
Madison Hogans said the group's goal is to recognize those who go above and beyond for their patients through initiatives like Thank a Resident Day and Solidarity Week. The group also looks forward to participating in events that unite faculty, healthcare providers and students, such as the annual Art of Medicine event. “Our hope is to make a positive impact on our community and inspire others to grow in empathy and compassion,” she said.
Hogans said she feels incredibly grateful to have been nominated for GHHS. “Being selected serves as a meaningful reminder of my 'why' for pursuing medicine and my desire to connect with and care for patients,” she said.
Benjamin Loftis said being selected for GHHS means a great deal to him, and he is thankful for the people surrounding him at USA. “Every day I am encouraged by the community we have here,” he said. “This year my hope for the GHHS at South Alabama is to further emphasize the importance of those relationships and use them to uphold the values of humanism and continue providing patient-centered care in our community.”
GHHS chapter advisors are TJ Hundley, M.D., Melody Petty, M.D., and Karen Braswell.
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, defined as compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent care. The honor society now has more than 180 chapters in medical schools and more than 45,000 members in training and practice.
