Narrative Medicine Program

“The language of science did not begin to capture this phenomenon. The language of science did not begin to capture the heartache of the family, the tragic voyage of the patient, and my own grief at seeing this again and again.”

Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP
Speaking of his experience treating patients with AIDS in the 80s-90s

Students in the Narrative Medicine program use close analysis of literature and nonfiction writing to explore and understand the diverse range of the human experience as it relates to sickness and health. Foundational to the program is the idea that clinical medicine is not divorced from experiences illuminated in literature and the arts. Rather, they are inextricably linked.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Narrative Medicine Program

“The language of science did not begin to capture this phenomenon. The language of science did not begin to capture the heartache of the family, the tragic voyage of the patient, and my own grief at seeing this again and again.”

Temple University
Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Narrative Medicine Program

“The language of science did not begin to capture this phenomenon. The language of science did not begin to capture the heartache of the family, the tragic voyage of the patient, and my own grief at seeing this again and again.”

Temple UniversityLewis Katz School of Medicine

Temple University
Lewis Katz School of Medicine