The Putnam Scholars Program (PSP) supports health communication scholars and educators who have an interest in developing a career in health communication research or education. Putnam Scholars receive mentorship from senior health communication scholars & practitioners, networking opportunities within the ACH community & professional development in health communication.The ACH created the Putnam Scholars Program (PSP) to realize the vision of its co-founder, Dr. Samuel Morse Putnam. Introducing two new scholars each year, contributions to the PSP allow the program to continue.

ENRICH is an intensive, learner-centered course that teaches and builds on communication, team-building and leadership skills to clinicians and healthcare administrators. These skills are key to improving the patient-clinician experience and building stronger healthcare teams and organizations. Participants learn and practice their skills in intimate small group formats facilitated by ACH faculty. Donations made to the ENRICH scholarship fund go directly to fund scholars who might not otherwise be able to attend ENRICH.

The Research Forum is a gathering of professionals who share a passion for improving healthcare communication who come together from all over the globe to hear the latest research and teaching methods presented in a variety of educational sessions including plenary sessions, oral abstract presentations, narrative medicine, poster sessions, and more! Donations made to the Research Forum scholarship fund go directly to fund scholars who might not otherwise be able to attend the Research Forum.

The International Conference on Communication in Healthcare is a cutting edge research and educational event where like-minded professionals who share a passion for improving healthcare communication come together at the largest gathering of researchers, educators, clinicians, patient advocates, students, and administrators from around the globe!  Participants hear the latest research and teaching methods presented in a variety of educational sessions including keynotes, oral abstract presentations, poster sessions, symposia, workshops, creative arts, and more! Donations made to the ICCH scholarship fund go directly to fund scholars who might not otherwise be able to attend the ACH hosted ICCH.

Show those closest to you the important role they play in your life by making a gift in their honor to support the education, research and practice of communications in healthcare. 

Create a memorial for a loved one, colleague or friend by making a gift to ACH. In memoriam gifts are a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and to perpetuate relationship-center healthcare and the mission of the Academy.

Celebrate life’s milestones –birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, retirements-  by making a donation to the Academy. Your honoree will appreciate the thoughtful gift in support of improving relationships and communication in healthcare.