The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which we define as compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent 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.
Annual Gala to honor extraordinary leaders of humanism in medicine
On June 10th in New York City, we will be presenting three amazing honorees with the National Humanism in Medicine Medal: Dr. Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, Michael J. Dowling, and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. The spectacular Gold Trustee Dr. Kimberly Manning will host.
Learn more about the Gala ...Dr. Donald Boudreau receives the 2024 AFMC-Gold Humanism Award
This year’s recipient Dr. Donald Boudreau is an innovative researcher and physician-educator who has devoted his entire career to exemplifying humanism in healthcare.
Read more ...Nominate nurse-physician pair/team for groundbreaking award
The AACN and the Gold Foundation jointly created this new award to recognize the impact of interprofessional collaboration between nurses and physicians that has fostered humanism in healthcare. Deadline for nominations is May 1.
Learn more ...Apply to the GHHS Advisory Council!
We are seeking Trainees (Students, Residents, Fellows), Chapter Advisors, and Tow Awardees who have an interest in the flourishing of humanism in healthcare. We are also accepting applications to join one of our GHHS sub-committees, including Chapter Affairs, Wellness, Humanism in Practice: Through Residency and Beyond, and Program committee.
Learn more ...Trista M. Walker joins the Board of Trustees
The 2024 Gold Humanism Summit draws nearly 400 people to Atlanta
Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup – January-February 2024
Gold Foundation, AACN announce the winners of the inaugural Interprofessional Humanism in Healthcare Award
Gold and Medallia build a new tool to measure humanistic care
8 Questions with… Dr. Ruby Mendenhall
8 Questions with… Dr. Mick Krasner
“Enlightening…beautiful”: 2023 Gold Student Summer Fellows share their reflections
8 Questions with… Dr. Jillian Horton
The white coat: scientist’s uniform, spiritual garment, symbol of care and great responsibility