Gold Humanism Honor Society

Advisory Council and Committees

The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) Advisory Council was created in September 2012 to support and further the mission of GHHS.

The GHHS Advisory Council advises and recommends policies and activities for GHHS to the staff and board of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The council also assesses and responds to members’ needs to further the mission of GHHS. The council meets four times a year, either via conference calls or at face-to-face meetings.

2026 Advisory Council applications and nominations are now open!

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 – Apply Here!

Nomination Deadline: April 3, 2026 – Nominate Here!

Who is Eligible to Serve on the Advisory Council?

The Advisory Council is composed of students, residents, fellows, deans, institution officials, program directors, practicing physicians, GHHS Chapter Advisors, Tow Award winners, members at large, and a Trustee of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Learn more about the role by reviewing the Policies and Procedures for Governance of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Learn more here about the requirements and application process on becoming and Advisory Council member.

GHHS Sub-committees:

GHHS subcommittees are composed of dedicated GHHS members who are passionate about staying engaged and supporting the society. They generously contribute their time and talents to advance the work of one or more of the following subcommittees:

  • Executive Committee — functions as the administrative advisory committee for the GHHS, serving as an authority for the Advisory council between meetings, delegating responsibilities to committees, and reviewing new chapter applications.
  • Governance Committee — stewards the Policies and Procedures for Governance of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, examining issues that arise pertaining to governance of the GHHS, identifying a slate of candidates, and overseeing the selection process for vacancy positions on the Advisory Council and its committees.
  • GHHS Chapter Affairs Committee — dedicated to supporting the work of GHHS chapters around the world and promoting active, robust, humanistic communities in our member schools. It provides resources, support groups, and a place where Chapter Advisors and student leaders can troubleshoot challenges, find guidance and mentoring, and forge connections with GHHS students and leaders and the Gold Foundation staff.
  • GHHS Wellness Sub-Committee — aims to change the culture of wellness in medicine by identifying and addressing gaps in the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all healthcare professionals, to support colleagues and offer the best patient care.
  • Humanism in Practice: Through Residency and Beyond Sub-Committee — works on identifying ways for GHHS members who have left medical school to stay actively engaged with Gold Foundation programming. The mission of the GHHS Humanism in Practice Sub-committee is to promote networking and create spaces for meaningful engagement beyond medical school among GHHS alumni members.
  • Program Committee — works closely with GHHS staff in planning and implementing national programming for its chapters and the Gold community.

Interested in being on the council or a committee?

Each spring, we issue an open call for new Advisory Council members, as well as for individuals interested in joining the subcommittee. Stay tuned!