Winners of the ABIM Foundation’s fifth annual Building Trust Essay Contest offer fresh perspectives on what professionalism in medicine should look like—grounded in listening, collaboration, humility, and human connection.

AcademyHealth, with support from the ABIM Foundation, explores hospital policies and practices focused on reducing medical debt, highlighting evidence gaps and promising approaches for hospitals and health systems to address this growing problem.

With support from the Building Trust: Advancing Health Equity grant program, residents at UT Health San Antonio pair with community health workers to connect health equity with community-building efforts – reaching vulnerable populations through home visits and meaningful community engagement.

Six articles selected as winners of the ABIM Foundation’s 16th Annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize