M3 students and faculty only: Nominations needed for the NEOMED Virtuous Healer Honor Society (VHHS)
Dear Faculty and M3 Students:
You are invited to submit nominations for the NEOMED Virtuous Healer Honor Society (VHHS). The purpose of VHHS is to recognize NEOMED students who exemplify the attributes of the virtuous healer, including:
- Altruism
- Compassion
- Curiosity
- Generosity
- Humility
- Justice
- Moral Imagination
The VHHS is composed of NEOMED students and faculty who exemplify the attributes listed above (see attachment for definitions of each attribute). The nomination and selection process are both codified by the VHHS Advisory Committee and reviewed on an annual basis thereafter. The Selection and Advisory Committee along with the VHHS co-chair select members annually. VHHS members are expected to attend VHHS meetings and meaningfully participate in the planning and implementation of an annual service project, as well as any other projects identified by the VHHS membership or advisors. All M3 students currently enrolled and in good academic standing are eligible for consideration.
Disclaimer: Nomination does not guarantee invitation to apply given the volume of nominations in past cycles.
At least one faculty nomination required for nominee to be considered. Faculty nominations can be solicited (excludes VHHS faculty advisors Drs. Austin Fredrickson and Jeffrey Mellott).
You may nominate up to 5 (five) M3 peers for this honor and are encouraged to also include comments for each nominee explaining the reason for your nomination. Nominations without comments will not be accepted. Self-nominations are not permitted. Please only fill out the form once. Deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026.
M3 students can nominate M3 peers via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6QTrg9Pphe
Faculty can nominate M3 students via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6mK0mfmzr1
Feel free to contact VHHS Advisors Dr. Austin Fredrickson at lfredrickson@neomed.edu or Dr. Jeffrey Mellott at jmellott@neomed.edu if you have questions or would like additional information about VHHS.