National Symposia on the Barriers to Sustaining Humanism in Medicine

The "Barriers" Symposia bring together deans and other experts in medical education to discuss the obstacles to sustaining humanism in medical education and to propose programs to reinforce humanistic values. Reports are available from the Gold Foundation for the following Barriers Symposia.

Symposium I  (1996)  “Barriers to Sustaining Humanism in Medicine,”  Tarrytown, New York

Symposium II (1997)  “Challenging the Barriers to Humanism in Medicine,” Lake Forest, Illinois

Symposium III (1998) “Challenging the Barriers to Humanism in Medicine: Focus on Humanism in the Medical School Selection Process,” Alexandria, Virginia

Symposium IV (2001) “Overcoming the Barriers to Sustaining Humanism in Medicine: Influencing the Culture Through a Humanism Honor Society,” Rutherford, New Jersey

Symposium V  (2002)  “Overcoming the Barriers to Sustaining Humanism in Medicine: Influencing the Educational Environment of the Residency Experience,” Rutherford, New Jersey

Symposium VI (2003)  “ Overcoming the Barriers to Sustaining Humanism in Medicine: Enhancing the Culture of Medical Education: Assessing Humanistic Growth and Mission” New York City

Symposium VII (2007) “How Are We Teaching Humanism in Medicine and What is Working?” Chicago, IL