LibGuides: Patient and Healthcare Professional Narratives: Studying Narrative Medicine

Studying Narrative Medicine

While it is rare to find an academic course specifically centered on healthcare narratives, some institutions offer workshop sessions as an opportunity to learn more about effective storytelling in medicine. Selected below are some reputable programs to explore.

Program in Narrative Medicine
The Columbia University Medical Center offers workshops in utilizing narrative medicine, lectures and readings (many available as audio downloads), and a Master's degree in Narrative Medicine.
Nurstory
The Center for Digital Storytelling works with organizations and individuals to help them discover new things through storytelling and sharing. Nurstory brings the workshop into health practice settings and allows for cooperation and commiseration among working nurses.