GHHS Chapter and Hospital in Puerto Rico, Face Dire Conditions Months after Hurricane Maria
After Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September, medical student Eduardo Lopez reached out from the Gold Humanism Honor Society chapter at Ponce Health Sciences University, on the southern side of the island. Emails from him and Dr. Susanna Vargas-Pinto, a Ponce Health Sciences graduate and fourth-year general surgery resident at SUNY Buffalo, paint a desperate picture. Watch a video here of how Ponce Health Sciences University is reaching out to their community in distress .
Many students have been relocated since their apartments were affected by the hurricane. Students and residents are in need of basic supplies like water, personal hygiene products, food and snacks. The hospitals are running out
of supplies; fluids, antibiotics and insulin are becoming scarce –
anything will help!
— Dr. Susanna Vargas-Pinto,
Graduate of Ponce Health Sciences, University in Puerto Rico
Announcing the New GHHS Supporting Membership Level
THE NEW MEMBER LEVEL
Gold Humanism Honor Society unveiled this year a new Supporting Membership level for those in practice, to signal their support of humanism and help keep our chapters and our efforts in humanism sustainable. The cost is $100 annually .We are proud to share these thoughts from some of our very first Supporting Members.

"The National conference in Chicago was so moving — it was amazing to be surrounded by like-minded physicians!"
— Karen Arscott,
GHHS Supporting Member

"Every patient belongs to someone. They are someone's daughter, sister, cousin, aunt or mother. Treat them that way, and do not ever forget that."  
— Juliette Lomax-Homier,
GHHS Supporting Member
BENEFITS
Your annual, tax-deductible contribution of $100 or more includes:

  • Our Gold Connection e-newsletter, CME opportunities, access to our private GHHS Facebook Forum
  • A GHHS pin replacement, updated with our new logo, upon request. Please email Jessica Pellettere.
  • Discounts on registration at select GHHS and Gold events
  • Recognition as a GHHS Supporting Member on our website
  • And under development: a GHHS affinity card with special benefits and discounts.

If you have ideas for benefits for our new GHHS Supporting Membership level, please email Dorothy Levine.
AAMC Medical Student Mistreatment Session

GHHS sponsored a powerful session at the AAMC Annual Meeting in Boston titled "Medical Student Mistreatment: A Multi-Specialty Perspective."

Three medical school leaders shared videos and polled the audience on their thoughts.

Dr. Kevin O'Brien, MD, of University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (pictured above); Dr. Alex J. Mechaber of University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine; and Dr. Cynthia Ledford of The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Let's Stay in Touch
JOIN THE GHHS FACEBOOK FORUM
In the private Facebook group for the Gold Humanism Honor Society, you can ask questions, share concerns, find support for your humanistic values, and laugh together.
If you are not yet a member of our official Facebook group, Click here to join or search for Gold Humanism Honor Society Forum on Facebook   and  request to join.

We'd also love to connect with you on Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn by using the hashtags #GHHS or #GoldHumanism.
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION IN OUR GHHS DIRECTORY
New address? New title? As you move from medical school to residency to positions of leadership, all around the globe, please update your info in our GHHS directory . This helps us, for example, invite GHHS members in specific cities to relevant events. Thank you!
Now Accepting Applications for GHHS Committees
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN: Consider deepening your role in GHHS by joining a committee, which helps guide GHHS activities and governance. Each committee includes practicing physicians and faculty members as well as student members. Learn more about the roles of the Program Committee, Conference Committee, and Membership Committee here. (These committees are separate from the GHHS Advisory Council).

GHHS committee meetings are held monthly by conference call, and each member serves a term of 3 years. To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement describing why you’d like to join a particular committee to Louisa Tvito .
Meet Your Two Newest GHHS Staff Members
The GHHS staff works behind the scenes at The Arnold P. Gold Foundation headquarters in New Jersey to support you, launch new chapters, send out resources, and much more.
LOUISA TVITO
Assistant Director

Louisa joined our staff in October 2016 after spending the early part of her career working with Alzheimer’s patients and their families. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and is into working out and her adorable mischief-making toddler.
Email Louisa.
JESSICA PELLETTERE
Project Manager and Scientific Event Planner

If you are noticing more excitement on our GHHS Facebook forum, including book giveaways, that's due to the social media savvy of our newest GHHS staffer. Jess came on board in May after serving as WABC Promotion Manager and earning a BA in Communications from Marymount Manhattan College. Email Jessica .
A Look Ahead at 2018

Are you ready for 2018 Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care?  Now is the time to begin thinking about how your chapter will get involved! For some inspiration, click here . Solidarity Week:   February 12-16, 2018.

Looking for a way to celebrate your residents? GHHS is excited to launch Resident Appreciation Week, coming Spring 2018. Stay tuned for details.
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