GHHS celebrates Thank a Resident Day

Emily Cleveland and Peter Ledet deliver goodies to the orthopaedic surgery department.

The USA chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recognized resident physicians and fellows at USA Health during Thank a Resident Day on Feb. 28. The special day takes place each year on the last Friday of February to show gratitude and appreciation for these integral members of the healthcare team.

Mary Claire Carlton prepares the

baked goods for delivery.

“I am so thankful for the amazing residents and fellows who go above and beyond to teach, mentor and support us,” said fourth-year medical student Peter Ledet. “Every resident and fellow I have had the opportunity to work with has been incredibly kind, patient and dedicated — not just to their patients, but to helping us learn and grow as future physicians. They truly set the bar for compassionate and humanistic patient care.”

Mary Claire Carlton, a fourth-year medical student, agreed: “I love our residents! Every one I’ve worked with has made a difference in my life. Their jobs are so hard: caring for the sick, managing hundreds of tasks in a day, keeping up with their studies, maintaining their health, and trying to manage family/friend relationships in between is an almost insurmountable task, yet they do it. And somehow, they still find time to let us students practice, teach us on rounds, and mentor us.”

She added, “Being a resident is a very selfless job, and they don’t get to hear 'thank you’ enough. We wanted to thank them from the bottom of our hearts because we are in awe of the good work they do and want each one to feel appreciated.”

Pediatrics residents enjoy lunch at Magnolia Manor.

Audrey Gunn, D.O., a resident in pediatrics, said she was grateful for the acknowledgement. “It was so nice to have a fun lunch with my co-residents and colleagues for Thank a Resident Day,” she said. “We appreciate the program leadership for celebrating us.”

In 2018, the Gold Humanism Honor Society decided to bring to light the importance of the residence staff and encourage medical students at chapters throughout the nation to show their gratitude and appreciation.