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

It’s time to register for the 2026 Summit!

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s inspiring national conference is coming to Pittsburgh this Sept. 16-18. We hope to see you there!

Register now ...

From the EMR to the NICU, five summer projects aim to increase humanism

Twenty-one students from five medical schools have been named 2026 Gold Student Summer Fellows, embarking on a service or research project related to community health and to develop skills to become humanistic, relationship-centered physicians.

Read the announcement ...
NEWS
GHHS Advisory Council welcomes 6 new members
May 28, 2026
Six new members have been selected for the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) Advisory Council, which advises and recommends policies and activities for GHHS to the staff and board of ... chevron_right Read more
Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup: Spotlight on Dr. Javeed Sukhera’s Work
April 27, 2026
When Medicine Teaches Healers Not to Be Human — and How to Change That The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in health care. This work faces a strong headwind, ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Javeed Sukhera
Gold, JPX announce special humanism collection and open call for submissions
December 16, 2024
Update: The deadline for submissions has been extended to Dec. 31, 2026. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, in collaboration with the Journal of Patient Experience, is pleased to announce a ... chevron_right Read more
BLOG
2026 Medalist Dr. Deborah Trautman: “Humanism becomes real when it’s modeled, measured, and reinforced”
May 26, 2026
Q&A with 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medalist Dr. Deborah Trautman On June 8th, the Gold Foundation will bestow the 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medals at its Gold Standard ... chevron_right Read more
2026 Medalist Dr. Leon McDougle: “Mutuality helps build trust”
April 29, 2026
Q&A with 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medalist Dr. Leon McDougle On June 8th, the Gold Foundation will bestow the 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medals at its Gold Standard ... chevron_right Read more
Dr. Leon McDougle in a black suit and plaid blue tie
Dr. Arnold P. Gold: How the Gold Foundation began
January 26, 2026
by Dr. Arnold P. Gold This speech, describing how the Gold Foundation was created, was given in 2016 at a Gold Humanism Honor Society conference by Gold Foundation co-founder Dr. ... chevron_right 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 ... chevron_right Read more
Donate chevron_right
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER chevron_right