Signature ProgramsWhite Coat CeremonyThe White Coat Ceremony is the first introduction to the Gold Foundation’s Community of Caring. The iconic ritual provides an important emphasis on compassionate, collaborative, scientifically excellent care from the … chevron_right Read more Gold Humanism Honor SocietyThe Gold Humanism Honor Society is the heart of our Community of Caring. chevron_right Read more The Research InstituteThere is a pressing need to deepen our understanding of the complexities of humanism in medicine. In 2012, the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Research Institute was established to help accelerate … 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. chevron_right Read more Awards ProgramsHumanism in Medicine Award at the AAMCThe 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. chevron_right Read more Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine AwardLeonard 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 AwardThe 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 Specialty Society Awards for PractitionersThe 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 the … chevron_right Read more The ACGME and Gold Foundation DeWitt (Bud) C. Baldwin, Jr. AwardThe 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 and Excellence in Teaching AwardThe 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 AFMC–Gold Humanism Award and LectureThe Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation for Humanistic Healthcare Canada (APGFC) announced the creation of the AFMC–Gold Humanism Award and Lecture … chevron_right Read more Scholar ProgramsHumanism in Medicine Lecture at the AAMCThe 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 Student Summer FellowshipsThe 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 culturally competent practice, … chevron_right Read more Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay ContestThe Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest asks medical and nursing students to engage in a reflective writing exercise that illustrates an experience where they or a team … chevron_right Read more Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for EducatorsThe 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 program … chevron_right Read more Picker Gold Challenge Grants for Residency TrainingThe Picker Gold Graduate Medical Education Challenge Grant Program supports the research and development of successful patient-centered care initiatives and best practices in the education of our country’s future physicians. chevron_right Read more