Humanism in Medicine

The Professional Student Orchestra invites players of all skill levels to participate in practices and performances throughout the year and collaborates with other Health Profession schools.

Student Leader
Matthew Lotfo

Advisor
Dr. Sheryl Pfeil, Mike Horgan

In 2015, the Bowen Circle joined our Humanism in Medicine Family. This group focuses on celebrating the legacy of Dr. Clotilde Bowen and selecting the Bowen Award honoree. Dr. Clotilde Bowen was a strong and selfless leader, a woman truly ahead of her time: she was the first African American female to graduate from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1947, she became the first female physician in the United States Army in 1956 when she served as a pulmonary specialist at Valley Forge, PA, and she became the first female commander of a military hospital when she was assigned to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN, to name just a few of her outstanding accomplishments. This award has been designed to recognize a current female student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine who exemplifies many of the same characteristics as Dr. Clotilde Bowen: one who is a pioneer, who stays strong in the face of adversity, and who is a leader to the community around her.

Student Leader
Chiamaka Uche

Advisor
Dr. Antoinette Pusateri
Dr. Monika Chaudhari

Candy Apple Committee is part of Humanism in Medicine. We are devoted to recognizing students elected by their peers who have demonstrated exemplary characteristics of humans in medicine. These are designated for students who have gone above and beyond for their peers. Past honorees include those who have spent significant time teaching others class material, sending out study guides to the entire class and individuals who have helped those going through significant life events. We provide thank-you notes to patient panelists and organize post-block treats.

President
Sabrina Catalano

Advisor
Dr. Sheryl Pfeil
Mike Horgan

Medical Vitality Explorers is group of medical students, residents, and physicians working to identify keys for vitality in healthcare. We host monthly meetings with leaders from a variety of backgrounds. We have previously had Navy Seal and CEO guest speakers, and we would love to have you join our group if you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare vitality. This is a collaborative group with students at The University of Michigan, Indiana University, and The Ohio State University. We are led by Stanford Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Allan Mishra. Link: VitalityExplorer.com

President
David Gibbs

Advisor
Dr. Alex Grieco

The Servant Leadership Group is a student organization focused on connecting students who demonstrate a strong commitment to serving others through their actions and words. Servant leadership is a concept defined as "a non-traditional leadership philosophy, embedded in a set of behaviors and practices that place the primary emphasis on the well-being of those being served." Members of the group who are nominated by current servant leaders come together on a quarterly basis to grow in fellowship and learn from others with a like-minded attitude.

Student Leader
Anna Farrell

Advisor
Dr. Sheryl Pfeil
Mike Horgan

President
Brian Farnsworth

Advisor
Dr. Sheryl Pfeil

Ether Arts, the literary and visual arts magazine of the Ohio State College of Medicine, is officially calling for submissions! This is a magazine written and published by medical students and other health care professionals at Ohio State. It is meant to showcase who we are beyond medicine, so we accept unpublished work from all disciplines including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drawings, photography, and painting. Also, we accept work both with and without medical themes.

Student Leader
Lin Abigail Tan

Advisor
Dr. Sheryl Pfeil
Mike Horgan