The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions the human connection in healthcare. We engage schools and their students, health systems, companies, and individual clinicians in the joy and meaning of humanistic healthcare, so that patients and their families can be partners in collaborative, compassionate and scientifically excellent care.

2019 Essay Contest is now open

The 2019 Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest is open now to medical and nursing students. The deadline for essay submissions is March 15.

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2019 Essay Contest Prompt

2019 National Humanism in Medicine Medal honorees

We are delighted to announce the 2019 recipients of the National Humanism in Medicine Medal:

  • Elaine Adler, entrepreneur, community activist and internationally recognized patient advocate
  • Anna Quindlen, bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and social critic
  • Dr. George Thibault, eminent professor, physician and leader in medical education

Join us in celebrating their immense contributions at the Golden Thread Gala on June 13 in New York City.

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Gold Foundation 2019 National Humanism in Medicine Medals

Thank a Resident Day

It’s almost here! The Gold Humanism Honor Society looks forward to celebrating residents on our annual Thank a Resident Day — this Friday, February 22.

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NEWS
Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup – January 2019
January 28, 2019
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
In one week, two inspiring missions of caring
January 25, 2019
A beautiful week of caring has doubled! It turns out that the Gold Humanism Honor Society’s annual Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care is also the National Salute to Veteran ... chevron_right Read more
First AFMC-Gold Humanism Award to be presented to Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull
January 25, 2019
Pioneer in humanistic care of the homeless wins inaugural honor from Gold Foundation Canada and The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada The Arnold P. Gold Foundation for Humanistic ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull
New database features “Practical Applications of Humanism”
December 6, 2018
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is proud to announce a new, free resource for health professions educators, students, and academic and corporate leaders: the Practical Applications of Humanism Database. This ... chevron_right Read more
Practical Applications of Humanism Database
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Q&A with Stuart Chizzik, new Chief Development Officer
January 30, 2019
Stuart Chizzik joined The Arnold P. Gold Foundation in January 2019 as Chief Development Officer. He brings deep experience in philanthropy, gift planning, and nonprofit management and a passion for ... chevron_right Read more
Gold Student Summer Fellow launches Patient Navigator Program at University of Miami student-run clinic
January 29, 2019
By Reina Pattner At the University of Miami’s student-run clinic, a new Patient Navigator Program delivers humanistic medical care to people who inject drugs by linking them to community resources ... chevron_right Read more
Gabriella Amaya (left), Atoofa Baig (not pictured), and Heidi Iskander (not pictured) are senior BSN students at University of Miami who serve as patient navigators for the Patient Navigation Program - the result of a Gold Student Summer Fellowship awarded to Hardik Patel (right), director of the Patient Navigation Program and a second-year MD/MPH student. (Credit: IDEA Wound Care Clinic)
“E” is for Explore: Considering your options & how you make decisions
October 30, 2018
by Karen Knops, MD Good partnerships are built on clear communication. In our A-S-C-E-N-D framework, designed to help create strong and helpful communication during health appointments, our focus so far ... chevron_right Read more
ASCEND title page: "E" for Explore
Reflections on my first white coat
August 24, 2018
This essay was first posted on the Baylor College of Medicine website and is reprinted with permission of the college.  By Trevor Jamison, MS1 at Baylor College of Medicine It ... chevron_right Read more
MS1 Trevor Jamison, center, at Baylor’s 2018 White Coat Ceremony
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