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About the Gold Humanism Honor Society
The Boonshoft School of Medicine chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society was established in 2004. Supported by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the national Gold Humanism Honor Society seeks to elevate the values of humanism and professionalism within the field of medicine by recognizing the attributes of the humanist physician — compassion, trustworthiness, altruism, reliability and the commitment to keeping patients as the first priority. The organization honors senior medical students, residents, role-model physician-teachers and others recognized for "demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service."
Boonshoft School of Medicine has emphasized the importance of humanistic attributes since its inception, and the Wright State University chapter was established to honor those students who best exemplify such attributes. Students are selected at the beginning of their fourth year on the basis of nominations from members of their class and faculty recommendations. Although members inducted into Wright State’s chapter must demonstrate academic competence, it is their exemplary behavior, sensitivity to the needs of others and commitment to service that sets them apart.
The GHHS is a steadfast advocate for humanism through activities on campus and has continuing involvement with its inclusive membership. It helps to establish relationships with practicing physicians. Election of exemplars to the society makes a significant statement to medical school faculty, students and the public that an institution places high value on the interpersonal skills and attitudes that are essential for excellent patient care.
What is Humanism in Medicine?
Humanism in medicine fosters relationships with patients and other caregivers that are compassionate and empathic. It also describes attitudes and behaviors that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of others. The humanistic doctor demonstrates the following attributes: ("I.E., C.A.R.E.S.")
- Integrity: the congruence between expressed values and behavior.
- Excellence: clinical expertise.
- Compassion: the awareness and acknowledgement of the suffering of another and the desire to relieve it.
- Altruism: the capacity to put the needs and interests of another before your own.
- Respect: the regard for the autonomy and values of another person.
- Empathy: the ability to put oneself in another's situation, e.g., physician as patient.
- Service: the sharing of one's talent, time and resources with those in need; giving beyond what is required.
Erica Taylor, M.D., professor of community health and director of the Division of Medical Humanities, serves as faculty advisor for the Wright State chapter.
For more information about the Gold Foundation and the national GHHS, visit their web sites:
Members
Gold Humanism Honor Society Members inducted at Wright State
2022
Students
- Steven Borchers
- Desby Cheribin
- Gisella Drouet
- Alanah Grisham
- Nishtha Gupta
- Joshua Jantzi
- Meha Joshi
- Paige Lewis
- Janet Lubov
- Alexis Marrin
- Dana Obery
- Grace Owens
- Jordan Rasp
- Zenab Saeed
- Ahmed Saeed
- Carmen Stone
- Laurie Thomas
- Carolyn Turner
Faculty
- Dr. Cassandra Milling
2021
Students
- Sharlo Bayless
- Bricey Bayonnet
- Aaron Blevins
- Jenna Braun
- Jonathan Calcei
- Christopher Cooley
- Brenden Drerup
- Derrek Edukugho
- Jennifer Espenschied
- Sanuri Gunawardena
- Avni Gupta
- Kelly Haller
- Sachin Jindal
- Daniel Masters
- Trevor McKoy
- Elana Miller
- Temitope Omoladun
- Kennedy Osuagwu
- Joshua Perrin
- Bryn Thatcher
- Todd Turner
- Joseph Wiedemer
Faculty
- Dr .Luke McCoy
2020
Students
- John Barnes
- Patrick Barney
- Alexander Chase
- Sierra Clark
- Mark Crager
- Katherine Cross
- Katie Cudahy
- Brittany Denny
- Peter Greene
- Matthew Lovell
- Joshua Madden
- Ryan McNulty
- Megan Mulligan
- Joshua Omade
- Samuel Perry
- Noor Saeed
Faculty
- Dr. Marc Raslich
2019
Students
- Morgan Alexander
- Derrius Anderson
- Abigail Backs
- Justin Chu
- Kristin Coleman-Woodson
- Carolyn Comes
- Kristin Creel
- Matthew Ellis
- Dawda Jawara
- Astrid Medina
- Cara Murphy
- Robert Nadler
- Alexandria Sutton
- Meenal Thadasina
- Matthew Thomas
- Morgan Torcasio
- Lilian White
- Lauren Wichman
Faculty
- Dr. Bethany Harper
2018
Students
- Jenna Decker
- Megan Hirschbeck
- Cynthia Joseph
- Andrew Kilgore
- Alexander Lang
- Chloe Meyer
- Dexter Nye
- Erica Seabold
- Anton Webb
- Brianna Williamson
- Christopher Woeste
- Mirit Yacoup
- David Yoder
Faculty
- Dr. Ryan Mast
2017
Students
- Nivine El-Hor
- Charles Grant
- Alban Holyoke
- Kamari Jackson
- Ayontunde Ositelu
- Gavriella Pora
- Brent Schnipke
- Andrew Steffensmeier
- Kaitlyn Steffensmeier
- Jonathan Stofer
- William Trautman
- Larrilyn Yelton
- Michael Zhou
Residents
- Kevin Bree, M.D.
- Priyanka Badhwar, D.O.
- Bryan Jacobs, M.D.
- Xuan-Loc Nguyen, D.O.
- Jonathan Pollock, M.D.
- Jessica Woznick, M.D.
Faculty
- Erica Taylor, M.D.
2016
Students
- Joel Barnett
- Ryan Brinn
- Bonnie Chow
- Kathryn Coyne
- Christopher Farmakis
- Bryce Kerr
- Melissa Nelson
- Kevin Purcell
- Robert Siska George Sontag
- Nathaniel Stewart
- Verneda Troyer
- Sara Yacyshyn
- Kara Yutzy
Residents
- Angela Amato, D.O.
- Brendan Cleary, M.D.
- Kyra Dawson, D.O.
- Geetha Kanakeswaren, M.D.
- Jason Lee, D.O.
- Tony Pickrel, M.D.
Faculty
- Larry Lawhorne, M.D.
2015
Students
- Benjamin Buettner
- Ryan Chenevey
- Ashlee Edgell
- William Elder
- Eric Fischer
- Andrea Frazier
- Matthew Scott
- William Shoemaker
- Blake Szelestey
- Eric Thuney
- Lauren Welch
- Austin Williams
Residents
- Karuna Anantharaman, M.D.
- Kara Griffiths, M.D.
- Ashley Hotz, M.D.
- Mary Stuever, D.O.
- Nimisha Thuluvath, MBB CHB
- Jonathan Williams, D.O.
Faculty
- Brenda Roman, M.D.
2014
Students
- Brian Adkinson
- Brent Aebi
- Jonathan Corbett
- Nicole Craker
- Tracy Fong
- Augustine Hong
- Zachary Il’Giovine
- Joshua Klepinger
- Hau-lun Liou
- Ryan Schwieterman
- Jock Taylor
- Jeffrey Zabinski
Residents
- Ali Abtahi, D.O.
- Shannon Golden, M.D.
- Kristina Hotz, D.O.
- Vivina Napier, M.D.
- Thomas Pitts, M.D.
- Andrew Selvarajah, M.D.
Faculty
- Virginia Wood, M.D.
2013
Students
- Lisa M. Anacker
- Benjamin J. Bates
- Betty J. Cheney
- Kyle A. Davis
- Antimo P. Gazzillo
- Laura C. Gruber
- Nicholas M. Hountras
- Paul A. Krebs
- Elizabeth A. Markus
- John G. Muriithi
- Graham Pallante
- Riyad J. Tayim
Residents
- Katherine Abtahi, D.O.
- David Jerkins, M.D.
- Matthew Koroscil, M.D.
- Rian Laub, M.D.
- Patrick Motz, D.O.
- Pradeep Raju, M.D.
Faculty
- Sheela Barhan, M.D.
2012
Students
- Britta L. Buchenroth
- Shanna O. Duffy
- Eric W. Hard
- Megan D. Little
- Daniel B. Luckenbill
- Casey K. McCluskey
- Vivian C. Nanagas
- Jeff E. Otte
- Himaja G. Palur
- Elizabeth S. Ranasinghe
- Chong Y. Yun
Residents
- Jessica Barnett, M.D.
- Jake Deister, M.D.
- Samantha Houser, D.O.
- Matt Newton, M.D.
- George Salloum, M.D.
- Beth Sullivan, M.D.
Faculty
- Karen Kirkham, M.D.
2011
Students
- Sean T. Filipovtiz
- Gene W. Freeman
- Alyson M. Grant
- Kevin T. Gulley
- Sonya L. Hovsepian
- Theadore A. Hufford
- John W. Lax
- Nicholas S. Libertin
- Nicole E. Majoras
- Colleen M. McCormick
- Jacob P. McKeegan
- Perry S. Poteet
- Jason E. Thuener
Residents
- Veronica M. Ahmadian M.D.
- Rhamey A. Bushman D.O.
- Brent S. Izu M.D.
- Krista M. Mehlhaff D.O.
- Frank David Russo, M.D.
2010
Students
- Jacob C. Deister
- Jason R. Ferrel
- Jessica M. Guinness
- Jennifer C. King
- Jess D. Levy
- Sean M. Lewis
- Shanthi S. Ramesh
- Heather V. Rodabaugh
- George Salloum
- Dustin Luke H. See
- Jonathan B. Slaughter
- Christopher S. Warrell
Residents
- Ross W. Dodge, M.D.
- Trenton L. James, M.D.
- Lauren E. Roth, M.D.
- Sunishka M. Wimalawansa, M.D.
Faculty
- Ashley K. Fernandes, M.D., Ph.D.
2009
Students
- Michael R. Baria
- Nikunj A. Bhatt
- William Breeding
- Kristine L. Busse
- Melanie E. Golembiewski
- Jessica Hoying
- Crystal R. Lantz
- Brian M. Merrill
- Laura Phillips-Chou
- Jeffrey S. Robinson
- Maria E. Shaker
- Lindsay M. Stollings
Residents
- Ryan Mast, D.O.
- Wylan Peterson, M.D.
- Erica M. Roesch, M.D.
- Andrew J. Skabelund, M.D.
Faculty
- S. Bruce Binder, M.D., Ph.D.
2008
Students
- Tyler M. Angelos
- Hiloni M. Bhavsar
- Elizabeth Davis
- Seethal A. Jacob
- Jeffery Jenks
- Franciska Kiraly
- Benjamin M. Mack
- Shiao-Pei Pan-Troy
- Benjamin L. Radcliffe
- Katherine J. Radcliffe
- Luke D. Rothermel
- Ellen C. Savinell
- Coral Spicer
Residents
- Daniel J. Bebo, M.D.
- Bryan Curtis, M.D.
- Benjamin J. Missick, M.D.
- Ryan Q. Simon, M.D.
- Alicia M. Watson, M.D.
2007
Students
- William K. Cornwell III
- Daniel B. Flora
- Bryan S. Jewell
- Benjamin Kotinsley
- Katherine Kotinsley
- Aaron R. Patterson
- Matthew M. Pellerite
- Mark M. Ryan
- Gregory J. Toussaint
- Jenell C. Smith Wade
- Lena A. Winkler
2006
Students
- Michele R. Arthurs
- James P. Brewer
- Stacey L. Brown
- Megan E. Brundrett
- Matthew D. Hess
- Matthew E. Kuestner
- Paul E. Lagler
- Kristen P. Massimino
- Shawn M. McFarland
- Kennon A. Miller
- Anthony M. Schlake
- Natalie Woods
Residents
- Antoinette T. Burns, D.O.
- David A. Hart, M.D.
- Talieh Hendi, M.D.
- Crystal D. Hill, M.D.
- Louisa L. Pecchioni, M.D.
- Erron L. Simmons, M.D.
- Ned L. Williams, D.O.
Faculty
- Anne Marie Proulx, D.O.
2005
Students
- Shannon D. Armstrong
- Carl H. Backes Jr.
- William E. Brady III
- Seuli M. Brill
- Donald M. Dumford III
- Mike J. Griesser
- Crystal D. Hill
- Kattie Y. Meranda
- Andrew J. Russ
- Stacey L. Savage
- Kimberly J. Stockmaster
Residents
- Siar Basharmal, M.D.
- Michael Duffy, M.D.
- Toby Genrich, M.D.
- Darnell Ladson, D.O.
- Meghann Nelles, M.D.
- Crystal Shaffer, M.D.
Faculty
- Ralph A. Hicks, M.D.
2004
Students
- Melissa S. Bauserman
- Kathryn Burkhardt
- Katherine Conway
- Mark Humphrey
- Andrew Jacques
- Katherine Kreinbrink
- Suzette Myton
- Julianne Reighard
- Rafael Rosario
Residents
- Patricia A. Abboud, M.D.
- Megan K. Baker, M.D.
- Jaime L. Beford,M.D.
- Mark E. Blair, M.D.
- Laura Boehmer, M.D.
- Ryan M. Buchholz, M.D.
- Mathew E. Crowe, M.D.
- Jayson C. Dock, M.D.
- Peahen H. Gandhi, M.D.
- Jeffrey R. Gerard, M.D.
- Andre T. Harris, M.D.
- Kevin D. Hopkins, M.D.
- Peter C. Iversen, M.D.
- Kevin W. Johnson, M.D.
- Jacob B. Jones, M.D.
- Misti M. Lavy, M.D.
- Jason C. Massengill, M.D.
- John Salter, M.D.
- Christian Smith, M.D.
- Eric Schumacher, D.O.
- Thomas Stamp, M.D.
- Lori A. Tucker, D.O.
- Bryan White, M.D.
- Adam M. Zochowski, M.D.
Faculty
- Partha Banerjee, M.D.
- Ann E. Burke, M.D.
- John F. Donnelly, M.D.
- Gary L. LeRoy, M.D.
- Thomas Mathews, M.D.
- Jerome J. Schulte, M.D.