Lynn Batten, M.D, inducted into Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society
One faculty member, 10 medical students and three resident physicians were inducted into the USA Chapter of the GHHS recently.
Known for her upbeat attitude and innovation in patient care, Lynn Batten, M.D., recently was selected by medical students to be inducted into the USA Chapter of the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society (GHHS), a national society that celebrates compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ten medical students and three resident physicians also were inducted into the society. The residents are Juan Gonzalez, D.O., department of pediatrics; Wilson Huett, M.D., department of surgery; and Michael Tran, M.D., department of internal medicine.
Batten, a professor of pediatrics and director of the division of pediatric cardiology, delivered the keynote address at the White Coat and GHHS induction ceremony, held Friday, June 25, at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Center.
“Dr. Lynn Batten was chosen by the students because she exemplifies compassion and humanism in the daily care of her patients,” said T.J. Hundley, M.D., F.A.C.P., associate dean of medical education. “She is a role model for all learners on placing the patient at the center of care.”
Batten often recruits students and staff members to join her in dance videos shared on her YouTube channel that encourage movement and healthy lifestyles for her young patients and their caregivers.
Addressing medical students during the ceremony, Batten urged them to learn each patient’s story beyond what is written in a medical chart. “Do you have the whole story? Be sure you present that (to your team),” she said. “Pretend the patient is standing behind you, and remember that every one of your words matter.”
