The practice of Narrative Medicine contributes to healing in many, sometimes nuanced, ways. We all have stories that we carry with us, as patients and clinicians; stories connect us. Attending to story and developing our narrative skills help us to heal our patients. In addition, the practice of Narrative Medicine in its various forms has been shown to improve not only patient and clinician satisfaction, but patient outcomes as well.
We invite you to join us for an online series on the practice of Narrative Medicine for clinicians at Duke. In each session we will closely examine and discuss a work of literary or visual art, such as prose, poetry, graphic novel, painting, or photography, and spend time on reflective writing. By listening, seeing through the lens of another, and engaging with challenging topics, we learn with each other.
Sessions will take place on Zoom from 12:15 to 1:00PM. Registration is required, and space is limited. See registration links below.
Each session is stand-alone, and you are welcome to sign up for as many as you would like.
Wed, May 24 Stories Told and Untold Jennifer Lawson, MD REGISTER
Wed, June 28 The (Im)Persistence of Memory Sneha Mantri, MD, MS REGISTER
Wed, July 26 Fear, Indignity, Community: Brian Quaranta, MD, MA REGISTER
George Orwell and Walter White
Wed, Aug 23 Graphic Medicine: Jehanne Gheith, PhD REGISTER
Uses and Practice*
* Have crayons or pens and paper handy for a brief exercise.