GHHS Member Sabrina Gerkowicz

The mini-biolgraphy of Sabrina Gerkowicz presented at the GHHS illustrates the characteristics of a compassionate physician. Sabrina says that she had “wonderful role models” in grandparents who endured the hardships of post-WWII Poland and communist Cuba with their values intact, and parents who met the challenges of immigration with determination and hard work. Sabrina is involved in numerous volunteer and leadership activities and is currently the co-chair of the student advocate program.  In nominating Sabrina for this award, a community preceptor wrote, “I was impressed with Sabrina the very first day she knocked on the first patient’s door. … [she] clearly understood that patients may have some reservations about medical students and her explanation [of her role] and her gift of listening, truly listening, quickly put the patient at ease. At the end of each visit, Sabrina would shake the patient’s hand and thank them. I was impressed by her open display of respect and gratitude.”

Linda P. Rowe, Ed.D.

UICOMP GHHS Advisor