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.

Thank a Resident Day will be Feb. 27: Sign up & get free stickers

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.

Row of six people holding a banner that says Thank a Resident Day, We (heart) our residents!

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 in AI

December 10, 2025

In a recent editorial in the Monash Bioethics Review, researchers Marco Paglialonga and Cristiana Simonetti argue that integrating AI technology with the humanities “is key to promoting patient-centered care while ... Read more

2025 Gold Humanism Summit Photo Album

September 29, 2025

The 2025 Gold Humanism Summit drew nearly 400 healthcare professionals, students, patient advocates, academic and corporate leaders, artists, and musicians to Baltimore for an amazing three-day gathering. Here is a ... 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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8 Questions with UMSV Dean Catherine Healy Sharbaugh

November 24, 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, staff ... Read more

UMSV Nursing Dean Catherine Healy Sharbaugh

Listen to Gunnar Esiason & the Human Side of Medical Breakthroughs [Podcast Episode]

November 5, 2025

Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. In this special conversation recorded live at the 2025 Gold Humanism Summit in Baltimore, Hippo Education Monthly Rounds podcast host Dr. Neda Frayha interviewed Gunnar Esiason, ... Read more

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

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