Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award The American Academy of Dermatology has the distinguished honor of being selected to administer the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award. The esteemed award is given to a practicing AAD member dermatologist who exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care. The dermatologist who receives this high honor will receive a monetary award of $1,000. In addition, expenses for the winner to attend the AAD Annual Meeting, including airfare and accommodations, will be reimbursed up to $2,000. The recipient will be honored at the recognition luncheon during the Academy's 2014 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation began more than 20 years ago with the goal of restoring a more effective balance between the cutting-edge science of medicine and compassionate patient care. The foundation's main objective is to ensure that physicians become mindful of the life context of health and illness, and become skillful in the habit of humanism, or how to communicate effectively and empathically to help patients heal. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation would like to thank the Council of Medical Specialty Societies for their valuable collaboration, which helped design and disseminate information about the award to its members. The submission deadline is Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Nominees must meet at least five of the following criteria: Demonstrate compassion and empathy i...
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