Society honors humanism, professionalism in medicine

2015 inductees into the Gold Humanism Honor Society are, left to right, Jane Kilkenny, Trey Sloan, Miller Johnstone, Ben Weston, Scott Gremillion, Michael Odom, Marlana Sheridan, Kenya Caldwell, Dylan Suttle, Sarah Norris, Julie Barrett, and Ben Robey.

The 2015 inductees to the Gold Humanism Honor Society at ECU were honored in a ceremony April 21 at Ironwood Golf and Country Club.

The society honors medical students, residents, role-model physician teachers and other exemplars recognized for demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. Organized to elevate the values of humanism and professionalism within the field of medicine, the society is fast becoming integrated into the medical educational environment.

Third-year medical students inducted into the society are selected for inclusion by their peers. The class of 2015 includes Julie Barrett, Kenya Caldwell, Scott Gremillion, Miller Johnstone, Jane Kilkenny, Sarah Norris, Michael Odom, Ben Robey, Marlana Sheridan, Trey Sloan, Dylan Suttle and Ben Weston.

During their fourth year of medical school, they will be responsible for selecting and executing a project that exemplifies humanism; participating in Solidarity Day, a nationwide initiative to highlight humanism in medicine; and sponsoring a fundraising event.

The Brody School of Medicine Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society began in 2011. The faculty advisor for the chapter is Hellen Ransom, DHCE, Department of Bioethics and Interdisciplinary Studies.