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Beyond the White Coat: Future Physicians Share Personal Stories About How They’ve Earned and Kept Patient Trust

May 21, 2025

The ABIM Foundation recognizes stories of listening, vulnerability, and reimagined clinician-patient relationships in fourth annual essay contest What does professionalism in medicine mean today? For the winners of the ABIM Foundation’s fourth annual Building Trust Essay Contest, professionalism isn’t just about white coats or expert opinion – it’s about trust, humility, and being fully present... Read more »

Advancing Medical Professionalism: Articles Addressing Ethical Dilemmas and Systemic Challenges Honored

January 27, 2025

Three articles selected as winners of the ABIM Foundation’s 15th Annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize

Medical Schools and Health Systems Receive $400,000 to Enhance Patient Trust

August 26, 2024

Projects will enhance health equity training and foster a more trustworthy health care system

ABIM Foundation Announces Its New Chair and Trustees

July 24, 2024

The ABIM Foundation announced today the election of Frederick P. Cerise, MD, MPH, as Chair and the appointment of two new members of its Board of Trustees: Asher Tulsky, MD, and Irving Washington. The Board also elected Bruce Leff, MD, as Vice Chair and Odette Bolano, FACHE, MHA, BSN as Secretary-Treasurer.

Racism, Structural Barriers to Quality Health Care Among Themes of Articles Honored by National Health Foundation

June 27, 2024

Winners of the ABIM Foundation’s 14th annual John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize write about consistent problems in the health care system

Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, named ABIM and ABIM Foundation President and CEO

June 4, 2024

Dr. McDonald Brings Over 25 Years of Clinical Practice Experience and Expertise in Graduate Medical Education and Research

A Doula’s Patient Bond; Eye-Level Counsel; Translating Trust into Mandarin

May 23, 2024

Future physicians write about navigating cultural, political differences in health care essay contest

AcademyHealth and the ABIM Foundation appoint Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup, D.H.Sc, M.Sc., M.A., as Scholar in Residence

March 25, 2024

New Scholar focused on ethics and trustworthiness joins AcademyHealth and the ABIM Foundation’s ongoing collaboration to investigate trust dynamics between organizations, providers, and patients.

Leading Health Organizations Commit Another $400,000 to Health Equity

February 5, 2024

Grants to support DEI in education and training now total $1.6 million since 2021

Navigating Uncertainty in Medicine through Storytelling and Hands-On Learning

September 12, 2023

$360,000 awarded to improve clinical communication with patients When clinicians poorly communicate their uncertainty about a particular medical test, treatment, or diagnosis, it can lead to misunderstandings that can jeopardize the safety of their patients. Despite this, there is a lack of established curricula and reliable assessment methods to teach clinicians how to accept uncertainty... Read more »

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