The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which we define as clinically excellent care that is kind, safe, and trustworthy. This Gold standard of care embraces all and targets barriers to such care. We empower experts, learners, and leaders to together create systems and cultures that support humanistic care for all.

From the EMR to the NICU, five summer projects aim to increase humanism

Twenty-one students from five medical schools have been named 2026 Gold Student Summer Fellows, embarking on a service or research project related to community health and to develop skills to become humanistic, relationship-centered physicians.

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Have you purchased your Gala tickets or sponsorship?

Join us June 8th at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City to celebrate humanism in healthcare and honor the 2026 recipients of the National Humanism in Medicine Medal: Stanley M. Bergman, Dr. Leon McDougle, and Dr. Deborah Trautman.

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Three headshots in a row (Stanley Bergman, Leon McDougle, Deborah Trautman) on a white background with gold stars and the words The Arnold P.. Gold Foundation Gala at the top.

Join us in Pittsburgh for our national conference

Register now for the Gold Humanism Summit, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s inspiring national conference, coming to Pittsburgh this Sept. 16-18. We hope to see you there!

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Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup: Spotlight on Dr. Javeed Sukhera’s Work

April 27, 2026

When Medicine Teaches Healers Not to Be Human — and How to Change That The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in health care. This work faces a strong headwind, ... Read more

Dr. Javeed Sukhera

Gold Foundation Board elects two new Trustees: Dr. Lee Jones and Col. Francisco J. Leija

April 20, 2026

Trista Walker, Board Chair of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, is pleased to announce two new Trustees: Lee Jones, MD, Vice Dean at Rush Medical College and a national leader ... Read more

New Gold Board members Dr. Lee Jones and Col. Francisco Leija

Gold Foundation to honor three transformative leaders with 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medals

February 11, 2026

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to humanism in healthcare, is delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of the National Humanism in Medicine Medal: Stanley M. ... Read more

Gold, JPX announce special humanism collection and open call for submissions

December 16, 2024

Update: The deadline for submissions has been extended to Dec. 31, 2026. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, in collaboration with the Journal of Patient Experience, is pleased to announce a ... Read more

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2026 Medalist Dr. Deborah Trautman: “Humanism becomes real when it’s modeled, measured, and reinforced”

May 26, 2026

Q&A with 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medalist Dr. Deborah Trautman On June 8th, the Gold Foundation will bestow the 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medals at its Gold Standard ... Read more

2026 Medalist Dr. Leon McDougle: “Mutuality helps build trust”

April 29, 2026

Q&A with 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medalist Dr. Leon McDougle On June 8th, the Gold Foundation will bestow the 2026 National Humanism in Medicine Medals at its Gold Standard ... Read more

Dr. Leon McDougle in a black suit and plaid blue tie

Dr. Arnold P. Gold: How the Gold Foundation began

January 26, 2026

by Dr. Arnold P. Gold This speech, describing how the Gold Foundation was created, was given in 2016 at a Gold Humanism Honor Society conference by Gold Foundation co-founder Dr. ... Read more

Focusing on What Matters: Dr. Mary Tinetti on Patient Priorities Care

June 11, 2025

by Crystal Gwizdala Mary E. Tinetti, MD, Gladys Phillips Crofoot Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics), is the co-creator of Patient Priorities Care. This age-friendly approach focuses healthcare and decision-making on what ... Read more

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