A select group of fourth-year medical students and faculty recently marked an especially meaningful milestone — induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). The ceremony celebrated students who exemplify compassionate care, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving patients with empathy and respect.
The GHHS, a national organization established by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, honors medical students, residents, and faculty who demonstrate excellence in clinical care while prioritizing human connection. At ICOM, this year’s inductees were chosen by their peers for consistently demonstrating kindness, leadership, and a patient-centered approach throughout their medical education.
ICOM’s 2026 Gold Humanism Honor Society inductees include:
- Srikar Baireddy
- Pooja Bollampally
- Conner Charles
- Gabriele Echt
- Anthony Guidotti
- Annie Lorelei Hoffman
- Chloe Kilts
- Tyler Lindsey
- Michael McParlan
- Shaun Moore
- Rachel Oates
- Isaiah Porter
- Kyle Scheer
- Tiffany Schmok
- Lucy Thomas-Farrell
- Justine Whealon
- Gary Brandecker, MD
- Stephanie Child, PhD
- Sarah Davis, DO
- Richard Macdonald, MD
As these students move on to residency programs across the country, the GHHS inductees leave behind a legacy of compassionate care and peer leadership that will inspire future classes. The timing of the induction, just one day before graduation, serves as both a celebration and a call to continue putting patients first.
