Medical Students’ Project Improves Rural Health Care Access
June 6, 2024
The University of Vermont | The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine
During their first year of medical school, Lindsay Aldrich and Richard Vuong participated in a Gold Student Summer Fellowship from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation to develop an idea: They envisioned bringing the doctor’s office to new mothers and infants in rural regions of Vermont via a mobile health clinic.chevron_rightRead more
Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer, Jr. and the imperative for bold ideas in medical education
April 29, 2024
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

At the 2024 Gold Humanism Summit, Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer Jr. discusses how virtues can improve medical education and the care of patients Gold Trustee Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer Jr. … chevron_right Read more

From Philadelphia to Illinois and beyond, a quest to engage communities for better health
April 23, 2024
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

At the 2024 Gold Humanism Summit, Dr. Ruby Mendenhall and Dr. Kathleen Reeves shared how deeper community connections can improve medicine Dr. Ruby Mendenhall took the stage at the 2024 … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Florencia Polite on rediscovering our shared humanity through patient-centered care
April 2, 2024
Stacy Bodziak

In a powerful speech at the Gold Humanism Summit, Florencia Polite, MD, shared how clinicians can make healthcare safer for women, address disparities, and reduce barriers to care Like all … chevron_right Read more

2023 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award is presented to Dr. Shira Shavit
December 19, 2023
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Pioneering physician leader recognized for addressing the health harms of mass incarceration The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2023 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare … chevron_right Read more

2023 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Honorable Mention awarded to Dr. Andria Peterson
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Pharmacist leader recognized for humanistic and cutting-edge care of infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Dr. Andria Peterson is being honored for her empathic leadership and innovative, evidence-based, and cutting-edge care … chevron_right Read more

Announcing the 2023-2025 Picker Gold GME Challenge Grants
November 13, 2023
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Initiatives from The Ohio State University and University of Minnesota aim to prepare trainees to address microaggressions and to learn from community specialists in youth HIV care, respectively. The Arnold … chevron_right Read more

From Georgia to the nation’s capital, The Honorable Dr. Louis Sullivan made a remarkable impact by advocating for humane and equitable care for all
June 16, 2023
Brianne Alcala

Throughout this distinguished career, Dr. Sullivan’s calling has remained rooted in caring for people and working to ensure better health and better lives. Though he wouldn’t have used the term “humanism” as a young boy, humanism was embedded in his childhood, as he watched his parents care for others. chevron_right Read more

Gold launches “Dismantling Structural Racism to Advance Health Equity,” a free online course in partnership with NextGenU
May 17, 2023
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new NextGenU.org course, “Dismantling Structural Racism to Advance Health Equity,” developed by Gold Course Directors Ruth S. Shim, … chevron_right Read more

At Healthcare Barriers Hackathon, teams design solutions for a vexing health problem
April 28, 2023
Stacy Bodziak

One challenge. Two days. Three winning ideas. In late March, healthcare students and professionals gathered for the first Healthcare Barriers Hackathon, an event designed to encourage creativity and collaboration by … chevron_right Read more

Meet Dr. Thuy Bui, 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award recipient
April 22, 2023

In this special video, Dr. Ann Thompson, Vice Dean of Pitt School of Medicine, introduces Dr. Thuy “Twee” D. Bui, the 2022 winner of the prestigious Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism … chevron_right Watch

Episode 10: Gold Student Summer Fellowship: Exploring Traditional Remedies in Ecuador
February 2, 2023

The Gold Connection is produced by the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a program of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Listen above or at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, Overcast, RadioPublic, and many … chevron_right Read more

Dr. Julie Aultman, Dr. Jennifer L . Haak, and Dr. Aliza S. Norwood selected as 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award Honorable Mentions
December 12, 2022
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Through the prestigious Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Medicine Award program, the Gold Foundation is recognizing three remarkable women as Honorable Mentions in 2022: Dr. Julie Aultman, Dr. Jennifer L. … chevron_right Read more

2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award is presented to Dr. Thuy D. Bui
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award will be presented to Dr. Thuy “Twee” D. Bui, a beloved professor at … chevron_right Read more

Q&A with two authors of JAMA Open landmark study on GHHS demographics
September 7, 2022
Brianne Alcala

The Gold Foundation interviewed lead author Katherine Hill and senior author Dr. Dowin Boatright to learn more about new research showing few disparities across GHHS membership Gold Foundation Editor in … chevron_right Read more

Logo that says Gold Humanism Honor Society 20 years
Landmark study finds GHHS selection is equitable for medical students from many marginalized groups

The first study to look closely at Gold Humanism Honor Society membership in medical schools across four categories – race/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, and childhood family income – found selection … chevron_right Read more

Logo that says Gold Humanism Honor Society 20 years
Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Ceremony recording honoring Dr. Ruby Mendenhall
March 31, 2022

This special virtual ceremony, which celebrated Dr. Ruby Mendenhall, the 2021 recipient of the Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award, was held on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Gold President … chevron_right Watch

Book review: Just Human: The Quest for Disability Wisdom, Respect, and Inclusion
February 23, 2022

By Dorothy Levine, MD Just Human: The Quest for Disability Wisdom, Respect, and Inclusion by Arielle Silverman, PhD, is a wonderful mix of autobiographical stories and expert social scientific analysis. … chevron_right Read more

Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup – January 2022
January 27, 2022
Bharat Kumar, MD

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

Black woman with stethoscope reading
2021 Picker Gold projects to address infant health disparities, vaccine deliberation and perinatal mental health
November 22, 2021
Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Three initiatives from NYU, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford aim at ensuring humanistic care for all The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Picker … chevron_right Read more