The Arnold P. Gold Foundation champions humanism in healthcare, which we define as kind, safe, trustworthy care. 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.
Call for Abstracts: 2025 Gold Humanism Summit
Interested in sharing your work around humanism in healthcare? Apply to present at the 2025 Gold Humanism Summit: The Person in Front of You, taking place September 17-20, 2025, in Baltimore.
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It’s White Coat Ceremony season!
The Gold Foundation is the home of the iconic White Coat Ceremony. Explore our toolkits for free templates and tips to make your event a success, plus request pins for your ceremony at least one month in advance.
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GHHS Members: Access the Gold Member Portal
As the Gold Humanism Honor Society community continues to grow, the Gold Member Portal is the place to be! It’s your hub for community, education, opportunity, and support.
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Dr. Kimberly Manning to present the 2024 Jordan J. Cohen Humanism in Medicine Lecture at the AAMC Annual Meeting
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13 medical students named 2024 Gold Student Summer Fellows
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Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup – May-June 2024
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Announcing the winners of the 2024 Dr. Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest
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For Dr. Julpohng “JP” Vilai, the Golds have been an inspiration for 20 years
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2024 Gold Humanism Summit Photo Gallery
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The white coat: scientist’s uniform, spiritual garment, symbol of care and great responsibility
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