Writing and Storytelling Workshop for Clinical Students

1 credits · Graduate

This course is an intensive workshop for clinical students devoted to oral and written communication skills. Students receive instruction in the art and craft of storytelling for a variety of media from radio/podcast to print media. Sample of topics covered: methods for constructive self-editing; the art of interviewing; pitching creative work to agents and editors; writing craft for narrative nonfiction and personal essay; negotiating consent with subjects; communication about difficult topics; best practices for science and medical communication; and best practices for public speaking and live storytelling. The workshops are held off-campus. Enrollment limited to 30.