The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which we define as kind, safe, trustworthy care. This Gold standard of care embraces all and targets barriers to such care. We empower experts, learners, and leaders to together create systems and cultures that support humanistic care for all.

Call for Abstracts & Art: 2025 Gold Humanism Summit

Interested in sharing your work around humanism in healthcare? Apply to present or display your art at the 2025 Gold Humanism Summit: The Person in Front of You, September 17-20, 2025, in Baltimore.

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Sign up now for 2025 Solidarity Week

Celebrate the special connection between patients and the care team during Solidarity Week, Feb. 10-14, 2025. Deadline to request free stickers: Jan. 24.

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GHHS Members: Access the Gold Member Portal

As the Gold Humanism Honor Society community continues to grow, the Gold Member Portal is the place to be! It’s your hub for community, education, opportunity, and support.

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Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup – November-December 2024
December 11, 2024
The Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup features summaries of recently published studies on humanism in healthcare. To receive email notification of new studies once per month, enter your information here and select “Jeffrey Silver Research ... chevron_right Read more
Laughs, lessons, and tissues during Dr. Kimberly Manning’s memorable 2024 Jordan J. Cohen Lecture at the AAMC
November 26, 2024
At the 2024 Jordan J. Cohen Humanism in Medicine Lecture, a beloved annual session at the AAMC (Association of American Medial Colleges) Annual Meeting, speaker Dr. Kimberly Manning had the ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Kimberly Manning at the podium
Gold Foundation spotlights humanism at 2024 AAMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta
November 25, 2024
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation illuminated the importance of humanism in healthcare at the 2024 Learn Serve Lead in Atlanta, the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg named the 2024 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award recipient
October 28, 2024
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is proud to announce that the 2024 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award is presented to Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg. A consummate educator and transformative ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg headshot
2024 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award is presented to Dr. Caroline Harada
September 18, 2024
This profile of the 2024 recipient was originally posted on the AAMC website. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is proud to join with the Association of American Medical Colleges to ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Caroline Harada
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For Dr. Julpohng “JP” Vilai, the Golds have been an inspiration for 20 years
May 22, 2024
In this reflection, Dr. Vilai shares how he first met Drs. Arnold and Sandra Gold and how they helped shape his career in medicine.  Recently, I was grateful for the ... chevron_right Read more
2024 Gold Humanism Summit Photo Gallery
March 20, 2024
From February 29 to March 2, nearly 400 people came together at the 2024 Gold Humanism Summit in Atlanta to support the Gold Foundation’s mission of humanism in healthcare. The Summit ... chevron_right Read more
The white coat: scientist’s uniform, spiritual garment, symbol of care and great responsibility
October 25, 2023
Two decades after his White Coat Ceremony, a physician reflects on its meaning 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the White Coat Ceremony, a program of the Gold Foundation, which ... chevron_right Read more
Dr Ryan McCarthy
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