Chapman Initiative

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine received a generous 5-year grant from The Jules B. Chapman, M.D. and Annie Lou Chapman Private Foundation to create The Chapman Humanism in Medicine Initiative at the UCF College of Medicine. 

The Initiative provided funding for three new multifaceted programs, all geared towards fostering a culture that values and sustains humanism, and promotes students’ well-being and positive mental health.

As of 2025, the programmatic components include the following:

  1. Chapman Compassionate Care for the Homeless
  2. UCF Chapman Humanism in Medicine Initiative
  3. UCF Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society
  4. Wellness Initiatives and Events
  5. Solidarity Dinner
  6. General Fund

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In addition, the UCF COM will sponsor the Eighth Annual Chapman Regional Conference.

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Founded in 2002, the GHHS is a national organization that honors senior medical students, residents, role-model physician teachers and other exemplars recognized for demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service.

Organized to elevate the values of humanism and professionalism within the field of medicine and its constituent institutions, the Society is fast becoming integrated into the medical educational environment.

The Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society shall:

  • sponsor academic events emphasizing humanism
    in medicine;
  • promote humanism in medicine through various
    other activities;
  • undertake community projects; and
  • assist the Dean in fulfilling the mission,
    goals and objectives of the College.

Members of the Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society should demonstrate:

  • integrity and sound moral reasoning;
  • respect for others from all stations of life;
  • a willingness to engage in supportive patient
    interaction/advocacy;
  • the ability to establish communicative relationships
    that focus on listening and understanding;
  • an ability to learn from life
    experiences;  and
  • in the face of adversity, maintain compassion,
    concern, respect, integrity and commitment to humanistic goals.