2025 Building Trust Essay Contest
Through the lens of medical professionalism, share a story about a moment that shaped your understanding of trust—whether it involved a patient, mentor, team, or system.
Grantee Highlight: Duke University
Colorectal cancer disproportionately affects Black Americans, who face lower screening rates and higher mortality compared to whites. A Duke University initiative is addressing this inequity through community engagement, educational outreach, and the development of a health equity curriculum.
15th Annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize
Winners of the 2024 Article Prize address some of modern medicine’s most pressing challenges—from ethical dilemmas to the administrative burdens faced by health care professionals. 
Grants Awarded to Enhance Health Equity and Trust
Fifteen institutions across the U.S. receive funding to enhance medical training, address health disparities, and foster a more inclusive, trustworthy health care system.
Combating Medical Debt to Build Trust
In June 2024, more than 60 health care leaders and advocates met to discuss best practices and promising approaches to address medical debt in the United States.
New Trustees and Leadership Roles Announced
Frederick P. Cerise, MD, MPH, has been elected as Chair, with new Board members Asher Tulsky, MD, and Irving Washington joining. The Board also elected Bruce Leff, MD, as Vice Chair, and Odette Bolano, FACHE, MHA, BSN, as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Our Mission

Advancing the core values of medical professionalism as a force to improve the quality of health care.

Creating a Trustworthy Community

Building trust can enhance medical professionalism and improve patient care across all health care organizations. Share your trust-building practices to help spread innovative ideas and identify additional opportunities for improvement.

Being a Trustworthy Professional in an Untrusting World

Leaders and experts from across health care gathered in July 2024 for the ABIM Foundation Forum to discuss how the medical and scientific communities can maintain and restore trust in our increasingly polarized society.