The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which we define as compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent 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.

Dr. Ruby Mendenhall selected as 2021 Hurwitz honoree

The 2021 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award is presented to Dr. Ruby Mendenhall, a visionary leader and interdisciplinary researcher who has galvanized students, faculty, community groups, and citizen scientists to advance the shared quest for a more equitable, healthy and just world for all. Dr. Lara Carson Weinstein and Dr. Mildred Olivier were named honorable mentions. Please join us in congratulating these incredible leaders!

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Join the new GHHS International Initiative

Gold Connection Podcast Episode #6 kicks off the new GHHS International Initiative, “Healing the Heart of Healthcare: Reimagining How We Listen, Connect, and Collaborate.” Hear from four GHHS leaders (Dr. Colleen Christmas, Elizabeth Menash, Dr. Linda Stone, and Louisa Tvito) in a lively discussion of the past work and the work to come.

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Register for access to the Jordan J. Cohen Lecture

For the first time, this beloved Gold-AAMC event is free, recorded, and available to all. Register for access to the recording of the 2021 Jordan J. Cohen Humanism in Medicine Lecture at the AAMC featuring Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the California Surgeon General, in conversation with Dr. Rana Awdish, the 2019 Lecturer.

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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and Dr. Rana Awdish
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Dr. Joe Greer and Dr. Rosemarie Fisher join the Board of Trustees
October 6, 2021
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Board Chair Richard C. Sheerr has announced two new appointees to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer, Dean of Roseman University’s new medical ... chevron_right Read more
Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup – September 2021
September 30, 2021
This month's Research Roundup of 8 studies includes topics on the effectiveness of CBD therapy on physician burnout symptoms, the role of parent's trust in physicians in their decision-making styles, care partners' views of access to doctors' notes in electronic portals, a narrative review of mental illness and suicide among physicians, and more.
Announcing two 2021 Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute
August 30, 2021
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators: Hetty Cunningham, MD and Efrat Lelkes, MD.
Human connection is critical to understanding vaccine deliberations: Insights shared in webinar supported by Siemens Healthineers
August 17, 2021
In this Gold InSight Webinar, Dr. Kimberly Manning and Dr. Valeria Cantos discuss how they work to overcome barriers in marginalized communities by listening to their patients, finding out what they are facing, and learning what they need.
Screenshot of Webinar: "Breaking Barriers Brick by Brick: Addressing Vaccine Deliberations"
Community health leaders share insights in Gold Human InSight Webinar sponsored by BD
August 9, 2021
A community health center in an underserved area has to do many complicated things, on many levels, simultaneously, to give the best possible care to its patients. But, in the ... chevron_right Read more
Humanism in healthcare demands we address racism
June 3, 2020
As a leader of humanism in healthcare, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation condemns racism and call upon us all, in this fraught and historic moment, to help correct the long-standing inhumanity that harms people of color.
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Episode 5: Fostering Wellness through Connection with Dr. Steven Wengel and Dr. Kenneth Zoucha
September 28, 2021
In Episode 5 of our Gold Humanism Honor Society Podcast, join us for a special episode in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, which is every September. We are honored to welcome Dr. Steven Wengel and Dr. Kenneth Zoucha for a wide-ranging and intimate conversation about physician wellness, the particular risk factors often built into the physician culture, and how we can help colleagues and each other in fostering wellness.
Episode 4: A journey through Gold programs with Dr. Olapeju Simoyan
September 14, 2021
 The Gold Connection: A Gold Humanism Honor Society Podcast In Episode 4, our Director of Program Initiatives and GHHS, Louisa Tvito, has a conversation with Dr. Olapeju Simoyan, Executive ... chevron_right Read more
For Dr. Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn, a seed was planted early to advocate for fellow immigrants
August 27, 2021
Meet Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn, cofounder of Pre-Health Dreamers, and recipient of the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award.
Dr. Denisse Rojas Marquez: Healthcare is a way to build bridges
August 25, 2021
Meet Denisse Rojas Marquez, cofounder of Pre-Health Dreamers and recipient of the 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare.
2021 Summer Reading List for Compassionate Clinicians
August 24, 2021
Each summer, we compile a list of books published since last year’s list that might help expand clinicians understanding and ultimately strengthen their commitment to compassionate care of both patients ... chevron_right Read more
#ColoringCare pages by GHHS member Dr. Mike Natter
May 5, 2020
Coloring and creative expression can be cathartic, and the ongoing COVID crisis calls for both a celebration of our healthcare professionals and calming activities that help us all get through ... chevron_right Read more
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