The Healing Power of Stories: Narrative Theory and Narrative Practice

Harvard HMS

Annie Brewster, MD '99 and Jonathan Adler, PhD will co-teach this elective, which will offer students a solid foundation in the social science research on the health benefits of narrative through readings and didactic sessions, as well as experience working directly with patients and their loved ones, under supervision, to apply this knowledge. It is relevant for students pursuing any specialty.The didactic component of the elective includes assigned readings drawn from the interdisciplinary…