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A powerful memoir revealing how classic literature can illuminate, challenge, and resist authoritarianism, especially through the eyes of courageous women.
A Journey through the Health Humanities
A 17-year journey integrating health humanities into medical education, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Still Healing by Rosalind Kaplan
A heartfelt collection of essays reflecting on the struggles, healing, and resilience of a doctor navigating systemic challenges.
Painting an Ideal: Luke Fildes’ The Doctor with Hannah Darvin
Luke Fildes’ 1891 painting The Doctor evolved from a criticized debut into an enduring, multifaceted symbol of the compassionate physician ideal.
James by Percival Everett
A gripping, clever retelling that flips racial dynamics, giving voice to the silenced, and exploring power, identity, and resistance with biting commentary and emotional depth.
Heal Me: Childhood Trauma in The Who’s Tommy with Dr. Anthony Tobia
The Who’s Tommy is used to explore psychiatric trauma, with its iconic songs helping teach mental health concepts to students and professionals.
“No Escape from Reality:” Thomas Kuhn and the Reliability of Medical Knowledge
Medical knowledge isn’t static; paradigm shifts can upend what we know, leaving patients and professionals navigating sudden, unpredictable changes.
Painting with Empathy: The Expressionist Art of Edvard Munch with Curator Øystein Ustvedt
Edvard Munch’s emotional portrayal of illness and suffering offers profound insights for health professionals and their education.
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