Thirteen students in the M.D. Class of 2024 are the newest members of the FSU Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation of Humanism in Medicine defines humanism as the link between compassionate and scientific competence. Humanism in medicine fosters relationships with patients and other caregivers that are compassionate and empathetic. It describes attitudes and behaviors that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of others.

Students selected for the Class of 2024 are listed alphabetically and include their respective regional campuses. They will be formally inducted Aug. 4 in conjunction with the M.D. Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremony at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

•    Morgan Bradley (Sarasota)
•    Rachel Carr (Sarasota)
•    Sheena Chege (Sarasota)
•    Bailey Creighton (Pensacola)
•    Emily Gansert (Daytona Beach)
•    Amelia Hartje (Daytona Beach)
•    Sarah Hicks (Orlando)
•    Khari King (Daytona Beach)
•    Jeremy Kuder (Pensacola)
•    Barbara Pierre Louis (Fort Pierce)
•    Kayla Schusterman (Tallahassee)
•    Nicholas Thomas (Daytona Beach)
•    Jemma Thompson (Tallahassee)

“It was encouraging to see so many of our students recognized by faculty and staff from across all four years of the curriculum, and their classmates,” FSU Chapman Chapter faculty advisor Casey Rust wrote in an email announcing the selections. “These students rose to the top as true exemplars of humanism by receiving multiple nominations from faculty, staff and peers in every category, demonstrating clinical excellence, service to others, patient-centered approach to care and compassion.”

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation defines the humanistic doctor as one who 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 autonomy and values of another person.
•    Empathy: the ability to put oneself in another’s situation, e.g., physician as patient.
•    Service: the sharing on one’s talent, time and resources with those in need; giving beyond what is required.