Residents recognized for humanistic care
Posted on March 4, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
Members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recently honored resident physicians
for their dedication to compassionate patient care, their support of colleagues, and
their commitment to teaching the next generation of doctors.
Created by GHHS, Thank a Resident Day — observed annually on the last Friday in February — recognizes residents and fellows for the humanistic care they provide to patients every day. The celebration highlights not only their clinical expertise, but also the empathy, mentorship and teamwork that define their work.
To mark the occasion, GHHS members Caroline Howell and Noah Baker from the Class of 2026 delivered board games, such as Checkers and Connect Four, to resident clinical break rooms, offering a chance for rest, connection and camaraderie during long workdays.
“It was such a joy to distribute gifts to our current residents who were elected into Gold Humanism Honor Society as students,” Baker said. “Many of them shared that they remember going around on Thank a Resident Day during their medical school years — and now it was their turn to be thanked.”
Among those receiving the gifts were GHHS members MC Friend, M.D., Class of 2025, and Melody Zeidan, M.D., Class of 2022.
“We were thrilled to provide board games for their resident break rooms as a gesture of appreciation for all they do each day,” Baker said.