What is Humanism in Medicine?

The GHHS adopts this definition for Humanism in Medicine: Humanism encompasses those attitudes and behaviors that emanate from a deep sensitivity and respect for others, including full acceptance of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Further, humanism is exemplified through compassionate, empathetic treatment of all persons while recognizing each one’s needs and autonomy.

With the sponosorship and leadership of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, each site of the University of Illinois College of Medicine has established a chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society to recognize and celebrate students and faculty who demonstrate a commitment to humanism in medicine, the highest standards of patient care, and evidence of becoming humanistic physicians. The Peoria Chapter was chartered in 2007.  The students honored are selected at the conclusion of their M3 years, when students have had sufficient opportunity to distinquish themselves through public service, leadership, and patient contact.

Class of 2012 GHHS Members: Alex Cantrell, Sabrina Gerkowicz, Ryan Gore, Matt Howard, Jason Kam, Cindy Koh

Class of 2011 GHHS Members: Stuart Covi, Sachin Jain, Stephanie Kok, Mario Martinez, Stephen Soong, Julia Wirjo

Class of 2010 GHHS Members: Ben Appenheimer, Sara (Burns) Creighton, John Fileta, Julie LeCleir, Bart Rose, Jerry Tsai, Joshua Troyer

Class of 2009 GHHS Members: Summer (Dyer) Wirth, Alina Huang, Elham Karamooz, Ingrid Kraus, Rachel Miller, Alexander Orem, Naree Whang

Class of 2008 GHHS Members: Yolanda Chang, Kaci (Dinga) Durbin, John Fahrner, Shaun Gabriel, Paul Jeziorczak, Manuela Vazquez

GHHS Chapter Advisor: Linda P. Rowe, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs