The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award for Graduating Medical Students presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
The award is given to recognize and honor graduating medical students who demonstrate the highest standard of compassion and sensitivity in their interaction with patients. This year $1000 will be presented at medical school commencement to one graduating medical student from each of a number of selected medical schools throughout the United States.
Use the following criteria to consider which medical student in the Class of 2004 to nominate for this prestigious award:
- consistently demonstrates compassion and empathy in the delivery of care to patients
- illustrates professional behavior by example
- shows respect for everyone with whom he/she comes in contact
- demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients and family members of diverse ethnic & religious backgrounds
- displays effective communication and listening skills–good rapport with patients
- adheres to professional ethical standards
- understands a patient's need for interpretation of complex medical diagnosis and treatment and makes an effort to assure patient comprehension–shows respect for the patient's viewpoint
- helps articulate the patient's concerns to the attending physicians and others
- pays attention and is sensitive to the patient's psychological well-being
- is cooperative, easy to work with–engenders trust and confidence
- willing to help others and, when necessary, willing to seek help from others
- displays concern for the general welfare of the community and engages in volunteer activities
- seeks and accepts criticism, using it to improve performance
- is personally committed to objective self-evaluation of his/her own skills
The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award for Medical School Faculty presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
This award is given to recognize and honor medical school faculty who demonstrate the highest standard of compassion and sensitivity in their interaction with patients. This year $1000 will be presented at medical school commencement to one faculty member from each of a number of selected medical schools throughout the United States.
Use the following criteria to consider which medical school faculty member to nominate for this prestigious award:
- consistently demonstrates compassion and empathy in the delivery of care to patients
- serves as a role model–illustrates professional example by behavior by example–for students and colleagues
- is approachable and accessible to students
- welcomes opportunities for one-on-one mentorships with students
- exhibits enthusiasm and skill in professional and personal interaction with students
- shows respect for everyone with whom he/she comes in contact
- demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients and family members of diverse ethnic & religious backgrounds
- displays effective communication and listening skills
- understands a patient's need for interpretation of complex medical diagnosis and treatment and makes an effort to assure patient comprehension–shows respect for the patient's viewpoint
- pays attention and is sensitive to the patient's psychological well-being
- effectively identifies emotional concerns of patients and family members
- engenders trust and confidence
- adheres to professional ethical standards
- is personally committed to objective self-evaluation of his/her own skills
