From Anatomy Lab to Arts & Humanities with Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg | Flourishing in Medicine: From Surviving to Thriving #30
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Episode notes
Today, we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg, MD, MPH, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Professional and Academic Development at the Cambridge Health Alliance.
In the conversation, Dr. Gaufberg shares how a formative anatomy lab moment sparked her lifelong commitment to reflective practice and using the arts and humanities to cultivate essential clinical skills.
We also cover:
- How the Cambridge Integrated Clerkship model preserves patient-centeredness through longitudinal relationships and relational learning
- Using "third things" like visual art and poetry to teach observation, bias awareness, teamwork, and tolerance for ambiguity
- Practical approaches for bringing arts-based reflection into clinical settings to support psychological safety and prof ...
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