Eleven third-year medical students, four residents and two faculty members were recently “tapped in” to the USA chapter of the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society (GHHS) at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
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.
The following were named to the GHHS Class of 2025:
Medical Students
Jerry Andrews II
Medical students, residents and faculty were namedto the GHHS Class of 2025.- Mary Claire Carlton
- Emily Cleveland, vice president
- Cinnamin Cross
- Tara Hicks, secretary
- Chandler Hinson
- Naden Kreitz, president
- Warren Law III
- Peter Ledet, treasurer
- Natalie Simpkins
- Yulong Stokes
Residents
- Kiah Gledhill, M.D., department of surgery
- Christopher Johnson III, M.D., departments of internal medicine and radiology
- Alexander McNally, M.D., department of surgery
- Matthew Norris, M.D., department of obstetrics and gynecology
Faculty
- Abu-Bkr Al-Mehdi, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pharmacology
- Brian Fouty, M.D., professor of internal medicine and pharmacology
Naden Kreitz was elected to serve as president, and Emily Cleveland was elected vice president. Tara Hicks was named secretary, and Peter Ledet was named treasurer. The new members will be inducted and pinned at the White Coat Ceremony in June.
“It is with deep humility and gratitude that I accept the position of president of Gold Humanism. Leading this honor society presents a profound opportunity to further our impact within the campus and health system,” Kreitz said. “I express sincere appreciation for the opportunities extended to me by South Alabama and remain committed to contributing positively to our community. With a steadfast dedication to our mission, I eagerly anticipate the collective achievements we will pursue in the service of our shared goals.”
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.
