Programs

Awards Programs

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation recognizes graduating medical students and faculty members who are exemplars of humanism in the care of … 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. Together with the … 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 Conference

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

Congratulations to the 2022 Gold Student Summer Fellows! Read the announcement. The Gold Student Summer Fellowship program offers opportunities for medical students to undertake a research or service project related … chevron_right Read more

Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest

The 2022 winners have been announced! Read the announcement. The annual Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest asks medical and nursing students to engage in a reflective writing … chevron_right Read more

Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is sponsoring partial scholarships of $5,000 for up to two Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute 2022/2023 Program for Educators. We seek to support … chevron_right Read more

Picker Gold Challenge Grants for Residency Training

The Picker Gold Graduate Medical Education (GME) Challenge Grant Program provides 18-month grants of between $15,000 and $25,000 to support the research and development of innovative projects within the GME … chevron_right Read more