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May 31 - July 5, 2021

Certificate in Medical Humanities

Online Modules

Asynchronous program

After completing work on the four modules leading to certification, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the main goals of Medical Humanities
  • Define and develop skillsand competencies associated with narrative medicine. Discuss therapeutic applications of literature, music and visual to improve clinical outcomes 
  • Identify areas in healthcare that could most benefit from Medical Humanities
  • Describe the role of the Medical Humanities in improving physicians' well-being and self-care
Module#: 1
Introduction to medical humanities. Relevance of a humanistic perspective in medical education and clinical practice.
  • Explain the value of incorporating the arts and humanities into medical education and practice
  • Relate the educational goals of Medical Humanities to clinical practice

Speaker:

Dr. Krystyna Golkowska

 

 
Duration: 10 Hours
Module#: 2
The role of storytelling in medicine. Skills and competencies associated with narrative medicine.
  • Practice close reading of multimodal texts
  • Identify benefits of using narrative competence in healthcare 

Speaker:

Dr. Krystyna Golkowska

Duration: 20 hours
Module#: 3
The therapeutic value of the humanities and arts. Written reflection as a tool of self-care.
  • Discuss the relevance of drama and theoretical performance skills for healthcare practitioner
  • Explain the goals of music therapy and evaluate the benefits of reflective writing

Speakers:

Dr. Krystyna Golkowska

Dr. Aicha Hind Rifai
Duration: 10 hours
Module#: 4
Connecting the dots: Work on the final project
  • Relate course concepts in the context of participants’ experiential knowledge and professional practice
  • Produce a written record of learning and fulfilling program objectives

Speaker:

Dr. Krystyna Golkowska

Duration: 20 hours