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Programs

Signature Programs

White Coat Ceremony

The Gold Foundation established the White Coat Ceremony in 1993. The iconic ritual provides an important emphasis on compassionate, collaborative, scientifically excellent care from the very first day of training. … chevron_right Read more

Gold Humanism Honor Society

The Gold Humanism Honor Society is the heart of our Community of Caring. Founded in 2002, through the generous support of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Berrie Foundation, and an … chevron_right Read more

Tell Me More®

One of our newest and most exciting programs, Tell Me More® invites patients to help their healthcare team get to know them better. Tell Me More® is available for any … chevron_right Read more

Awards Programs

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards recognize graduating students and faculty members who demonstrate both clinical excellence and outstanding compassion in the delivery of care and who show respect for patients, … chevron_right Read more

Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award

The Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award is presented annually to a woman who exemplifies humanism and has advanced, through her scholarship, advocacy, leadership or work, the well-being of … chevron_right Read more

Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare

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

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

The ACGME and Gold Foundation DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr., Award recognizes institutions that foster a respectful, supportive environment for medical education. The award emphasizes the joint responsibility of health … chevron_right Read more

Humanism in Medicine Award at the AAMC

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. The nomination period … chevron_right Read more

AFMC–Gold Humanism Award and Lecture

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

Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award

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

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

Scholar Programs

Jordan J. Cohen Humanism in Medicine Lecture at the AAMC

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, in partnership with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), sponsors the Jordan J. Cohen Humanism in Medicine Thought Leader Session at the AAMC Annual Meeting. These lectures feature prominent speakers on topics related to humanism and medicine. chevron_right Read more

Gold Student Summer Fellowships

The Gold Student Summer Fellowship program offers opportunities for medical students to complete a research or service project related to community health. Projects must be focused on understanding and/or enhancing … chevron_right Read more

Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest

Now accepting essay submissions for the 2021 Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest! Using the following quote as inspiration, reflect on humanism in healthcare during the past difficult … chevron_right Read more

Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation sponsors partial scholarships of $5,000 for Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI) Program for Educators in the Health Professions. This highly interactive faculty development … chevron_right Read more

Picker Gold Challenge Grants for Residency Training

The Picker Gold Graduate Medical Education Challenge Grant Program supports the research and development of successful patient-centered care initiatives and best practices in the residency training environment. chevron_right Read more