Current Discussion Schedule
Please join student, resident and faculty members of the Chapman Society for discussion of readings and questions related to humanistic, reflective practice! All are welcome and lunch will be provided. Please contact Nina Stoyan-Rosenzweig for more information about the readings (846-1360).
September 11, 12:00 noon - Defining humanism: What IS humanism? How is humanism different from professionalism? Is it different? What are empathy and compassion? Can they be taught? How can they be maintained?
October 9, 12:00 noon - Barriers to humanistic practice: What are some barriers/issues that can make maintenance of humanism difficult in medical school and medical practice?
October 23, 12:00 noon - Humanism and individuals: How can we act as individuals to maintain humanism? How do individuals recognized for their humanistic traits maintain that humanism?
November 13, 12:00 noon - Humanism and organizations: How can an organization work to maintain humanism? How can you act to influence others through your behavior and example? How can you act to influence others as teachers and educators? What forms of teaching are available to you as a student, resident, physician?
