“By integrating arts and humanities throughout medical education, trainees and physicians can learn to be better observers and interpreters; and build empathy, communication and teamwork skills, and more.” –AAMC

Can a background in humanities enhance your abilities as a medical student and doctor? Do the teachings of the humanities offer valuable insights into the human condition that are applicable to medical professionals? Join our panel discussion with U-M doctors and medical students as they delve into the connections between arts, humanities, and medicine. Explore how the humanities can significantly influence the lives and work of doctors and physicians in training.

Panelists:

Zuzanna Lutrzykowska, Medical Student | M2
University of Michigan Medical School, Ethics Path of Excellence, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) | Philosophy.

Curtis Kuo, Medical Student | M3
University of Michigan Medical School, Medical Humanities Path of Excellence, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) | Cellular and Molecular Biology

Andrew Zhang, Medical Student | M2
University of Michigan Medical School | Global Health & Disparities, Path of Excellence

Lisa Harris, MD, PhD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at University of Michigan.

Daniel Muller, M.D., MPhil, Resident in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine.

Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Michigan, Deputy Editor and Editorial Director for Equity for JAMA and The JAMA Network.

Scott Stonington, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Anthropology, International Studies, and Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan.