Miller School Inducts AOA, Gold Humanism Honor Society Members
Sixty students, faculty, residents and fellows from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine were inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and 30 students welcomed into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Excellence. Leadership. Professionalism. Compassionate care.
The 60 students, faculty, residents and fellows from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine who were inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and 30 students who were welcomed into the Gold Humanism Honor Society exhibit the values of these esteemed organizations and reflect important tenets of the Miller School mission.
Induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and AOA demonstrates professional accomplishment and a deep commitment to the core values of medicine.
“These individuals serve as role models in medicine,” said Gauri Agarwal, M.D., associate dean for curriculum and associate professor of medicine and medical education at the Miller School. “They exemplify humanistic care and represent the highest ideals of our profession.”
Founded in 1902, AOA is a national medical honor society that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership, service and a strong commitment to the values of the medical profession. Fewer than one in six medical students are chosen for membership.
Established by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the Gold Humanism Honor Society honors individuals who demonstrate integrity, empathy, compassion and respect for patients and colleagues. Membership is by peer nomination. The foundation also supports the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award bestowed upon two Miller School faculty for their mentorship of students and their dedication to patient care.
“Being selected by your peers for the compassion and empathy you show in your patient care is a huge deal, and it is truly well-deserved,” said Terry Derias, M.D. Class of 2025 and the 2024-2025 president of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. “The extra time you spend with patients and the small things you do to go out of your way for others don’t go unnoticed. I am very proud of each of you for leading with kindness.”
2025 Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees
Faculty
• Danielle Horn, M.D.
• Vanessa Hui, M.D.
• Susan Vehar, M.D.
• Michael Ivan, M.D.
• Erika Marulanda, M.D.
• Elizabeth Mahanna Gabrielli, M.D.
• Keith Candiotti, M.D.
• Michele D’Apuzzo, M.D.
• Carol Karp, M.D.
• Albert Varon, M.D.
• Patricia De Melo Panakos, M.D.
Residents and Fellows
• Rayan Terkawi, M.D.
• Jason Fan, M.D.
• Leena Asfour, M.D.
• Armando Vera, M.D.
• Mashli Fleurestil, M.D.
• Betty Nguyen, M.D.
• Ryan Severdija, M.D.
• Walter Ramsey, M.D.
Medical Students
• Alana Moore
• Alexia Vignau
• Amy Thein
• Catherine Marudo
• Eileen Vera
• Emily Cannon
• Emily Eachus
• Erin Albertini
• Erin Carr Erin Kobiella
• Erin McHugh
• Aaron Fils
• Carin Carroll
• Danielle Winer
• Royi Lynn
• Anuj Shah
• Elissa Klein
• Blaire Slavin
• Hannah Bullock
• Sofia Zoullas
• Yaa Abu
• Julia Telischi
• Aryana Mohtasham Gharagozloo
• Noah Gabor
• Ashlee Guzman
• Olivia Perez
• Christopher Warburton
• Mitchell Hueniken
• Madison Guido
• Erin McHugh
• Erin Albertini
• Konrad Kozlowski
• Kara Lindsay
• Rebecca Shakour
• Rachel Lin
• Emily Todd
• Julian Purrinos
• Caroline Coughlin
2025 Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductees
• Nicholas Eynon
• Adam Osman
• Akash Patel
• Alex Pedowitz
• Anthony Maristany
• Arianna Vazquez
• Audrey Smith
• Cecilia Amaro
• Chelsea Caplan
• Claire Alcus
• Claire Narang
• Edie Duncan
• Eileen Malecki
• Farrah Stone
• Garret Forman
• Giselle De La Rua
• Greeshma Venigalla
• Helen Bassett
• Jennie Vyas
• Jose Eduardo
• Kate Stillman
• Kirin Cromer
• Levi Travis
• Nicholas Deluca
• Nora Siegler
• Olivia Burke
• Quinn Ehlen
• Rebecca Soistmann
• Ryan Tie-Shue Simran Prakash
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award: Faculty
• Maya Moore, M.D.
• Erin Marcus, M.D.
Tags: Alpha Omega Alpha, Dr. Albert Varon, Dr. Carol Karp, Dr. Danielle Horn, Dr. Elizabeth Mahanna-Gabrielli, Dr. Erika Marulanda, Dr. Erin Marcus, Dr. Keith Candiotti, Dr. Maya Moore, Dr. Michael Ivan, Dr. Michele D'Apuzzo, Dr. Patricia De Melo Panakos, Dr. Susan Vehar, Dr. Vanessa Hui, Gold Humanism Honor Society