The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which we define as clinically excellent care that is 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.

Sign up for Thank a Resident Day on Feb. 27

Join us on this annual day of gratitude for resident physicians and fellows, a celebration created by the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Sign up by Feb. 6 to request free stickers.

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Call for 2026 Summit proposals now open

Apply to present a session or poster at the 2026 Gold Humanism Summit, the Gold Foundation’s national conference, which will be held in Pittsburgh in September. Deadline: Jan. 9, 2026.

GHHS chapters: Tell Me More about Your Community

A new multi-year initiative encourages Gold Humanism Honor Society chapters to gather meaningful, real-world insights from the communities they serve. Learn more about Year 1 and sign up today.

NEWS

Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup: Humanism IS Safety

September 24, 2025

Over the last few months in this space we’ve discussed kindness and the importance of being trustworthy; safety is the third cornerstone of humanistic care. It may seem odd to ... Read more

Dr. Darrell Kirch to present the 2025 Jordan J. Cohen Humanism in Medicine Lecture at the AAMC

July 25, 2025

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is honored to announce that Darrell G. Kirch, MD, President Emeritus of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Gold Foundation Trustee, and lifelong champion ... Read more

Gold, JPX announce special humanism collection and open call for submissions

December 16, 2024

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, in collaboration with the Journal of Patient Experience, is pleased to announce a forthcoming special collection focused on humanism and patient experience in healthcare, exploring ... Read more

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Focusing on What Matters: Dr. Mary Tinetti on Patient Priorities Care

June 11, 2025

by Crystal Gwizdala Mary E. Tinetti, MD, Gladys Phillips Crofoot Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics), is the co-creator of Patient Priorities Care. This age-friendly approach focuses healthcare and decision-making on what ... Read more

8 Questions with Dr. Nora Jones

April 30, 2025

“8 Questions” is a Gold Foundation series spotlighting members of the Gold community – doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals of all kinds, students, corporate and hospital leaders, patients, family members, Trustees, ... Read more

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Words of Wisdom for New Residents

August 15, 2022

July 1. In the medical world, this date marks an enormous transition, as newly minted physicians begin their residency training. This internship year is one of the most intense periods ... Read more

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