Meet 2024 Award Recipient
Yonatan Israel
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 Yonatan's peers had to say about their humanistic care in medicine:
Yonatan Israel's deep compassion and commitment to patient care shine through in his actions and interactions. During his clinical rotations, his peers notied he consistently went the extra mile to ensure his patients received the proper care and attention they needed. Yonatan's dedication was evident as he arrived early, conducted thorough research on his patients, and expressed genuine concern for their well-being. Yonatan possesses a unique combination of medical knowledge and empathy, making him a strong advocate for patient-centered care. He goes to great lengths to ensure that patients are actively involved in their care, reflecting qualities usually found in seasoned clinicians. His ability to connect with both patients and their families demonstrates his genuine care for their needs. Yonatan's inquisitive nature, coupled with his deep compassion, drives him to ask insightful questions to better understand disease pathology and explore potential treatment options for his patients. Yonatan is proactive and persistent when prioritizing patient comfort and preferences. He consistently seeks out ways to enhance patient experience, such as communicating with families, adjusting equipment, and ensuring patients have their questions answered after rounds. His dedication to ongoing patient care is evident in his follow-ups. Yonatan's treats everyone with respect and care, and his peers have no doubt he would provide the best possible care for any patient he serves. With that, we would like to acknowledge and congratulate Yonatan