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Marc D Rothman1

  • 1Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. marc.rothman@yale.edu

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|December 28, 2007
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The Yale Internal Medicine Residency Program

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Creative Writing in Medicine

Background:

  • The Yale Internal Medicine Residency Program initiated a Writers' Workshop in 2003.
  • Esteemed physician-writers, including Abraham Verghese and Richard Selzer, have led the workshop.
  • Over 35 residents have benefited from instruction in the craft of writing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance physician skills through creative writing.
  • To provide a reflective outlet for residents.
  • To foster a deeper understanding of the medical profession.

Main Methods:

  • Annual Writers' Workshop.
  • Instruction in writing techniques by experienced physician-writers.
  • Participants produce original stories and essays.

Main Results:

  • The workshop offers a creative outlet for residents.
  • Participants explore a range of real and imagined experiences.
  • Writings offer insight into the minds of young doctors.

Conclusions:

  • The Writers' Workshop aims to improve physicians' reflective capacity.
  • Creative writing can deepen understanding of medical practice.
  • The program fosters personal and professional growth in residents.