My lovely co-residents and I have been continuing our book club throughout the pandemic. In this period of such loneliness, it is a balm to be entrenched in a story and to form relationships with the characters; this is in addition to the monthly discussions and group texts. And bless my friends for regularly choosingContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Art”
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The Literature: How Reading Fiction Builds Empathy
Much of medical training is spent reading literature. This is mostly in the form of textbooks, primary research articles, or summaries of the most recent literature (UpToDate, etc.). We sit in seminars and absorb facts and spend our free time catching up on the stack of journals we get in the mail (my flights to see myContinue reading “The Literature: How Reading Fiction Builds Empathy”
Writing for Wellness 