Sounds of the Hospital
For many years, scholars from multiple disciplines have attempted to theorize how medical experiences are affected by sound. Composer Joel Beckerman describes hospital sounds as… Read More »Sounds of the Hospital
Shreya Srivastava
Shreya Srivastava is a first-year resident in internal medicine. She is from Haslett, Michigan — a small, suburban town with the most beautiful fall scenery. In college, she majored in world music, which exposed her to global perspectives on life and “living.” She is fascinated by how music, health and culture all intersect.
The Need to Diversify Narrative Medicine
Narrative medicine is a powerful storytelling tool that allows health care professionals and patients to humanize medical experiences. Rita Charon coined the term “narrative medicine,”… Read More »The Need to Diversify Narrative Medicine