AACN-Gold Interprofessional Humanism in Healthcare Award
December 21, 2023

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) jointly created the AACN-Gold Interprofessional Humanism in Healthcare Award, to recognize the impact of interprofessional collaboration … chevron_right Read more

Honoring the Recipient
March 8, 2022

The Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award winner receives a plaque and a check for $1,000 from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The award will be presented at a … chevron_right Read more

Eligibility, How to Nominate, Selection Criteria, and Process

Below are details about how to participate in the Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award. chevron_right Read more

History and Significance

The Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award was established in 2014 through a generous gift from Dr. Ronald Arky, Daniel D. Federman Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at … chevron_right Read more

2015 Recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
March 4, 2022

The following table includes all 2015 recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Use the search box to find a specific recipient … chevron_right Read more

2016 Recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
March 3, 2022

The following table includes all 2016 recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Use the search box to find a specific recipient … chevron_right Read more

2017 Recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

The following table includes all 2017 recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Use the search box to find a specific recipient … chevron_right Read more

2018 Recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

The following table includes all 2018 recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Use the search box to find a specific recipient … chevron_right Read more

2019 Recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
February 25, 2022

The following table includes all 2019 recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Use the search box to find a specific … chevron_right Read more

2020 Recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
January 24, 2022

The following table includes all 2020 recipients of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. Use the search box to find a specific … chevron_right Read more

History and Significance
January 13, 2022

The Gold Foundation launched the Humanism in Medicine award in 1991 at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey began replicating these awards nationwide … chevron_right Read more

Reporting Requirements

The school’s Tow Award program administrator completes the Interim Report and Final Report through the Foundation’s website according to the timeline above. Interim Report Annually, via a checkbox on the form, … chevron_right Read more

Past Recipients

Find a searchable list of Tow Award recipients by clicking on each year below. 2024 Tow Award recipients 2023 Tow Award recipients 2022 Tow Award recipients 2021 Tow Award recipients … chevron_right Read more

Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Process, and How to Apply

Below are details about how to participate in the Tow Awards. 2025 Update: All participating schools must sign the new 3-year Tow Award Agreement, an online form, which references the … chevron_right Read more

Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare
May 17, 2019

The Gold and Vilcek foundations created this award to honor a foreign-born individual for their extraordinary impact on humanism in healthcare in the United States. chevron_right Read more

AFMC–Gold Humanism Award and Lecture
May 17, 2018

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) and the Gold Foundation for Humanistic Healthcare Canada (APGFC) announced the creation of the AFMC–Gold Humanism Award and Lecture in 2018. … chevron_right Read more

The ACGME and Gold Foundation DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr. Award
February 29, 2016

This joint award from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Gold Foundation recognized institutions with residency programs that foster a respectful, supportive environment in a culture … chevron_right Read more

Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award
August 14, 2014

The Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award is presented annually to a woman who exemplifies humanism and has advanced health equity and kind, safe, trustworthy healthcare through her scholarship, … chevron_right Read more

Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Information Form
June 17, 2013

New in 2024: We are now issuing digital certificates and award letters. Schools must print the certificates on a heavier paper or cardstock (such as medium-weight) and have them signed … chevron_right Read more

Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
June 12, 2013

The Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (HETA) recognizes outstanding humanistic teaching residents as identified by their students. Third year medical students select up to six residents to receive The … chevron_right Read more

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award at the AAMC
June 11, 2013

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting honors caring and compassionate mentors in medical school education. Together with … chevron_right Read more

Specialty Society Awards for Practitioners

The Foundation has established humanism awards for healthcare practitioners, which are awarded through specialty societies. The purpose of these awards is to identify and honor practicing professionals who best demonstrate … chevron_right Read more

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation recognizes graduating medical students who are exemplars, and faculty members who are mentors and exemplars of … chevron_right Read more