Hofstra/Northwell Med Students Thank Resident Physicians

Fourth-year students organize 'Thank a Resident Day' to show appreciation for hard-working resident doctors.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The 18 members of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell's Gold Humanism Honor Society organized a 'Thank a Resident Day' event at the Katz Women's Hospital in New Hyde Park. The event featured a variety of wellness activities, including rock painting, chair yoga, reiki, and massage chairs, to show appreciation for the resident physicians who have supported the medical students throughout their journey.

Why it matters

The event highlights the close-knit community between medical students and resident physicians, and the importance of showing gratitude for the hard work and long hours that resident doctors put in to support the next generation of healthcare providers.

The details

The 'Thank a Resident Day' event was organized by the 18 fourth-year medical students in the Gold Humanism Honor Society. The event featured a variety of wellness activities for the resident physicians to enjoy, including rock painting, chair yoga, reiki, massage chairs, and food. The painted rocks will be displayed at the Katz Campus and Zucker School of Medicine as a symbolic reminder of the connection between the two institutions. One resident who had worked a double shift during a recent blizzard said the event was a great opportunity to unwind after a stressful week.

  • The 'Thank a Resident Day' event took place on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

The medical school where the fourth-year students organizing the 'Thank a Resident Day' event are enrolled.

Gold Humanism Honor Society

The 18 fourth-year medical students who organized the 'Thank a Resident Day' event to show appreciation for resident physicians.

Katz Women's Hospital

The hospital in New Hyde Park, New York where the 'Thank a Resident Day' event took place.

Dr. Carmen Rodriguez

A clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Zucker School of Medicine and a faculty advisor for the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Dr. Taranjeet Kalra Ahuja

A faculty advisor for the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the Zucker School of Medicine.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, I've had pretty rough week, so it was a nice pickup.”

— Urology Resident (Patch)

“It feels pretty good. Part of the reason we're doing this is because we want to remember [that] everyone in the hospital — like a patient or a worker — we all have our own struggle. So I think it feels pretty good to show gratitude where we can, you know?”

— Jeffrey, Honors Society Member (Patch)

“It's amazing. It's rewarding to see that they're actually doing what the goal of the honors society is all about, which is to be kind to people, to be compassionate. And, what better way to give show it than to thank the residents?”

— Dr. Carmen Rodriguez, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Patch)

“I felt really appreciated. I actually put a picture of it on my story and my mom screenshotted it [and said] 'this is so nice!'”

— Resident (Patch)

What’s next

The painted rocks created during the 'Thank a Resident Day' event will be displayed at the Katz Campus and Zucker School of Medicine, serving as a symbolic reminder of the connection between the two institutions.

The takeaway

The 'Thank a Resident Day' event organized by Hofstra/Northwell medical students demonstrates the strong sense of community and appreciation that exists between medical students and the resident physicians who support them throughout their training. This event highlights the importance of showing gratitude for the hard work and dedication of resident doctors.