Burnett School of Medicine at TCU Students Inducted Into Gold Humanism Honor Society
Assistant Professor Layla Edwards, M.D., and Financial Aid Advisor Rachel Long were also recognized by the graduating medial students of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University at a luncheon on May 4.
FORT WORTH – Excellent. Empathetic. Compassionate. Servant Leaders.
These are the words that describe the students who were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society on May 4 at a luncheon celebrating the graduating medical students at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University.
“The Gold Humanism Honor Society annually recognizes medical students, residents and faculty members who demonstrate exceptional compassion and empathy when caring for patients,” said Jo Anna Leuck, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. “The inductees also serve as role models, mentors and leaders in medicine.”
All recipients are selected based on “demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service,” Dr. Leuck said.
The class of 2026 inductees received pins and gold cords to wear during the academic convocation. The inductees are Cortland Ewing, M.D. ’26; Moriah Carlson, M.D. ’26; Mitchel Hawley, M.D. ’26; Alison Hodge, M.D. ’26; Constance Linardo, M.D. ’26; Jessica Lipetsky, M.D. ’26; and Tianci Wang, M.D. ’26;. In addition, Kyung Park, M.D. ’26, was previously inducted in 2025.
At the luncheon, emcee Blake Dwyer, M.D. ’26, and his classmates Alison Hodge, M.D. ’26, and Mariah Drown, M.D. ’26, presented awards the students voted on.
Assistant Professor Layla Edwards, M.D., received the Faculty Excellence Award. Dr. Drown relayed several student comments about Dr. Edwards including: “She has time and time again made my path as a medical student feel like a walk in the park with her support and dedication to education and inclusivity. Watching her educate us was like watching a world-renowned artist paint.”
Financial Aid Advisor Rachel Long, MLA, received the Staff Excellence Award from the students: “She is a true advocate for students and an essential part of what makes our institution feel like home,” Dr. Hodge said.
Lauren Hui, M.D. ’26, closed the luncheon with remarks about their medical school years at TCU.
“Our class has shown grit and resilience – a ton of changes to schedules and unexpected obstacles that were never anticipated,” she said. “That’s what makes us – and I’m biased – the best class.”