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Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)

In 2002, the Arnold P. Gold Foundation (APGF) established the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) as a signature program to recognize medical students, residents, and faculty who practice patient-centered care by modeling the qualities of integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect and empathy.

GHHS chapters, led by Chapter Advisors, are based in medical schools and residency training programs. . Fellows, administrators, practitioners, and notable members of the community may also be inducted into GHHS for promoting humanistic values. Recipients of APGF’s Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and theHumanism and Excellence in Teaching Award as well as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award are also welcomed into GHHS. The Society currently has over 20,000 members in training and practice.

GHHS members are role models for humanistic care in their communities. Because building a network of advocates for compassionate care is a critical mission of GHHS and APGF, mentoring and service are key responsibilities of each member of the Society. GHHS chapters sponsor projects that serve community needs, encourage humanistic teachings in their medical environments, offer supportive and reflective opportunities for peers, and provide other valuable initiatives and experiences.

With the support of the APGF and GHHS Supporting Members, GHHS funds educational events, supports research, promotes professional growth and creates opportunities for GHHS members to network with others who share their values and beliefs. Benefits of GHHS membership include:

International recognition of humanistic achievement including
Special recognition on the ERAS residency application form
Leadership development opportunities
Chapter awards and grants
Networking and mentoring connections
Professional conferences, lectures, and workshops
Resources to promote humanistic care in their community

Learn more about GHHS:

Contact GHHS Staff:

Harriet Turner — Assistant Director of the Gold Humanism Honor Society
201-567-7999 Extension 130
harriet@gold-foundation.org

Michele Silver — Assistant Director of the Gold Humanism Honor Society
201-567-7999 Extension 200
michele@gold-foundation.org

Lynn White, MD — Director of the Gold Humanism Honor Society
201-567-7999 Extension 190
lwhite@gold-foundation.org