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

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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

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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

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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