Meet 2024 Award Recipient
Skylar Hess
Gold Humanism Honor Society Reward Recipient
The Gold Humanism Honor Society recognizes students, residents and faculty who are exemplars of compassionate patient care and who serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine. Members are peer nominated and are the ones that others say they want taking care of their own family. Since its inception in 2002, Gold Humanism Honor Society has grown in influence to become a vital part of medical school and residency training program cultures throughout the US.
Here’s what Skylar's peers had to say about their humanistic care in medicine:
Skylar Hess embodies the qualities of a caring and compassionate clinician, consistently going above and beyond for her patients. During her time on the general surgery team, her peers recalled her approach to patient care with cheerfulness, warmth, and a deep respect for their autonomy. Skylar's commitment to patient comfort extended beyond morning rounds, as she paid close attention to their moods and anxieties during procedures, offering warm and comforting support. Skylar's dedication to her patients is exceptional, even when she isn't pursuing a specific field of medicine. She values the patient experience, consistently striving to improve communication between healthcare teams and patients, particularly for pediatrics with autism, with the aim of reducing trauma in the healthcare system. Her deep understanding of each patient's unique situation, willingness to invest time in their care, and the lasting, meaningful relationships she forms with them exemplify her extraordinary commitment to patient well-being. Skylar is the type of doctor one can trust with their own care or that of their family, as she consistently prioritizes the patient's needs above all else. Her dedication serves as a powerful motivator to make healthcare settings more equitable and inclusive for all patients, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. With that, we would like to acknowledge and congratualte Skylar.