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A Conversation with Dr. Rita Charon

Mar 27
2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hybrid (On Campus) Event - Park Science, Park 180

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Rita Charon, a general internist and literary scholar who originated the field of narrative medicine. The event will occur Wednesday, March 27, from 6-7 p.m. in Park 180 (and hybrid via Zoom). We will begin by doing a brief warmup writing reflection, followed by a discussion.

Topics will include:

  • How understanding medicine as work that happens in and through stories allows physicians to reapproach patient interactions and build trust with patients
  • How future clinicians' creative practices, from writing to art to body movement, could nourish our work in medicine
  • How narrative medicine helps foster cultural humility among healthcare providers and builds frameworks for fighting for health justice

This will be a discussion-based event, so please come with any and all questions! We will leave 15-20 minutes at the end of the event for questions. 

Audience: BMC Community
Type(s): Discussion, Lecture
Contact:
Anne Nguyen

Bryn Mawr College welcomes the full participation of all individuals in all aspects of campus life. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation for this event, please contact the event sponsor/coordinator. Requests should be made as early as possible.