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$250,000 Available to Advance Medical Professionalism and Strengthen Trust in Health Care

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 PDT

ABIM Foundation launches Professionalism in Action grant program.

ABIM Foundation Awards $320,000 to Projects Aimed at Building Trust and Improving Care

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST

Eight grants will support internal medicine training to build trust and improve patient care.

Finalists and Semifinalists for $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge announced

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:00:00 PST

Bonn, Germany February 03, 2026 The Seed Grant Finalists and Growth Grant and Seeding the Future Grand Prize Semifinalists of the 5th annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge (GFSC) have been announced, marking a key milestone in the USD 1 million global Challenge supporting impactful and innovative solutions to transform food systems.

Articles Honored for Advancing Ethics, Equity, and Trust in Modern Medicine

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST

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

Emerging Scientists Awarded Grants to Fund Critical Pancreatic and Pediatric Brain Cancer Research

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PDT

Announcing the 2025 Hopper-Belmont Foundation Inspiration Award honorees

$1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Now Open for Submissions

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:00 PDT

Global innovators are invited to apply for the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge (GFSC), hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF). The Challenge seeks high potential, scalable ideas that can transform food systems globally to be more nutritious, sustainable, and equitable, particularly in the Global South.

Seeding The Future Foundation, Institute of Food Technologists, and Welthungerhilfe Announce Evolution of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PDT

The Seeding The Future Foundation (STF), the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) today announced the next chapter of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge (GFSC). With the conclusion of its fourth cycle, operations will transition from IFT to WHH, an international leader in food systems transformation and the fight against hunger in the Global South.

Civil Rights Attorney Ehsan Zaffar Joins Human Rights Watch

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:00:00 PDT

Ehsan Zaffar, a civil rights lawyer and founder of The Difference Engine at Arizona State University, has joined Human Rights Watch as a Los Angeles member of the HRW Council. Zaffar brings extensive government experience in civil rights and religious freedom advocacy to HRW's critical mission to protect human rights worldwide.

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

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 PDT

The ABIM Foundation recognizes stories of listening, vulnerability, and reimagined clinician-patient relationships in fourth annual essay contest

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

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:55:00 PST

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

Emerging Scientists Awarded Hopper-Belmont Foundation Grants to Fund Critical Pancreatic and Ovarian Cancer Research

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 PST

Five of the nation's most innovative early-career cancer researchers receive Hopper-Belmont Inspiration Award

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

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 PDT

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

ABIM Foundation Announces Its New Chair and Trustees

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 PDT

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.

Naumann Foundation opens Human Rights Hub in Geneva / German Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Buschmann: "The brave need support"

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 PDT

On July 10, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom officially opens its Human Rights Hub in Geneva. The Human Rights Hub will be a hub for the promotion of freedom and human rights worldwide. Journalists, lawyers, activists - many are committed to the universal defense of human rights.

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

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 PDT

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.

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

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 PDT

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

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

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 PST

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

World Pancreatic Cancer Day: Top Young Researchers Win Coveted "Inspiration Award"

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 PST

Five of the nation's most innovative early-career cancer researchers have received The 4th Annual Hopper-Belmont Inspiration Award.

NEA Foundation Announces Selection of Educators for One of Public Education's Top Honors

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:30:00 PDT

The NEA Foundation today announced that five educators will be presented with Horace Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence, one of public education's top honors, at the Salute to Excellence in Education next spring. The Foundation also will host the premiere screening of documentary films about the awardees' impact inside and outside the classroom during the event.

Exceptional Educators to Receive Top Honors at Salute to Excellence Celebration

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 PDT

The NEA Foundation announced today that 43 public school educators from across the country will receive the prestigious NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence. These educators are being recognized for their leadership, excellence in the classroom, family and community engagement, a commitment to equity and diversity, and advocacy for the teaching profession.

Navigating Uncertainty in Medicine through Storytelling and Hands-On Learning

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 PDT

$360,000 awarded to improve clinical communication with patients.

ABIM Foundation Names New Executive Vice President

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:15:00 PDT

Jessica Perlo, MPH, formerly of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, to assume the role September 1.

ABIM Announces New Specialty Board Members

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 02:30:00 PDT

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments to its Specialty Boards and Approval Committees today.

The American Board of Internal Medicine announces new Chair and members of the Board of Directors and Council

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:48:00 PDT

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced today two new members of its Board of Directors and new leadership roles for current Directors.

ABIM Foundation Announces New Trustees

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:42:00 PDT

The ABIM Foundation today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Margaret Flinter, APRN, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, and Rajeev Jain, MD, FACP, FASGE, AGAF.

Medical Schools Receive Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Build Trust in Diverse Communities

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:00:00 PDT

Programs will advance health equity and address diagnostic gaps.

Children's Institute's 5th Annual Gala Raises More Than $1MM, Honors Gelila Assefa Puck, Derrick Rossi, PhD, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith and Paul Kanin

Fri, 12 May 2023 08:35:00 PDT

Children's Institute (CII), one of the largest agencies of its kind partnering with communities to provide integrated, trauma-informed programs and services, hosted their 5th Annual Cape & Gown Gala, emceed by Rob Reiner in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday, May 9. The event raised more than $1MM to support CII's transformative programs that empower families in achieving educational success and emotional well-being, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health.

Children's Institute's 5th Annual Gala Honors Gelila Assefa Puck, Derrick Rossi, PhD, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith And Paul Kanin

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 PDT

Children's Institute (CII), one of the largest agencies of its kind partnering with communities to provide integrated, trauma-informed programs and services, is hosting an gala emceed by Rob Reiner in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

Urban Arts to Receive Award for Commitment to Serving Underrepresented Students

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:00:00 PDT

The NEA Foundation announced today that it will honor Urban Arts with the 2023 FNBO Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education.

Less than Half of Patients Say they have Confidence in the US Health Care System

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 PDT

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement, ABIM Foundation, and eight health care organizations will test approaches to restore trust of communities and clinicians.