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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Final reminder – The submission period for Corpus Callosum, Ebling Library’s online arts journal, closes Wednesday, March 11 at 5 p.m.: The journal accepts submissions of original works from those affiliated w/the UW–Madison health sciences community. #MedHum ebling.library.wisc.edu/corpus-callo...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

An essay authored by Elizabeth Fleming, MD, Magnolia Larson, DO, and SMPH medical student Nyla Mathis has been published in @annfammed.bsky.social. The essay argues medical trainees should be taught to write notes that are patient-centered and mindful of bias. buff.ly/6SjXFUY

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📝 SMPH writers! Join CHASM Feb 23, 5-7pm at Gordon Commons for writing workshops + dinner. Get feedback on your work from English grad students, meet fellow writers, and swap tips. Free dinner included! Sign up: bit.ly/CHASMWriting.... #MedHum

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Registration open! Midwest Physician Writers Retreat April 24-26, 2026 midwestphysicianwritersretreat.med.wisc.edu #MedHum

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

October Book Club Funny Because It's True: How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire October 27, 6-7pm. Join us with author Christine Wenc! Open to 20 SMPH Faculty, Staff, and Students. bit.ly/CHASMEBLING1... #MedHum #BookClub #TheOnion #EblingLibrary

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

#WisconsinIdea in action: Our BOD Elizabeth A. Fleming, MD will be presenting at the University of Minnesota Family Medicine Grand rounds, where she will present "Using Narrative Medicine to Refocus Clinical Documentation on the Patient Story". 10/8/2025, bit.ly/FlemingUMNRo... #MedHum

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Between 1913–1963, 1,800+ Wisconsinites were forcibly sterilized under state eugenics laws. Join CHASM on 10.20.25 5:30-7:00pm @ the Wisconsin Historical Society for an evening of learning and reflection with Prof. Nicole C. Nelson. #MedicalHumanities #WisconsinHistory #CHASM Sign-up: bit.ly/3JSiLVB

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

After our event - make sure you check out the Friends of the Libraries 2025 Annual Schewe Lecture Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Steenbock Library, 550 Babcock Drive RSVP: uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📚✨ Join us for Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin 🗓 Monday, Sept 22, 2025 | 6–7 PM | Zoom 🎟 Limited to 20 SMPH students & employees | Book copies available bit.ly/3HQe7qC #BookClub #MedHum #EblingLibrary

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UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics @mhbuwmad.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

✨Welcome to campus M1's! ✨ Join us to learn more about each of the Paths of Distinction to determine which is the best fit for you. 📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 ⌚ 5:00-6:00pm 📍 HSLC 1335 🍕RSVP for pizza forms.office.com/r/eXPk8MwYVu #MedEd #MedHum #Research #Bioethics #PublicHealth #IPE

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🧵 Less than a month away! 🧵 CHASM + Center for Healthy Minds + Division of the Arts present: Quilting for Connection & Reflection RSVP now! bit.ly/CHASMQuilting #BuildingCommunity #MedHum #Quilting #FabricLoversUnite

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We have two spots that opened up if you are still interested! The book is a fast read - but full of depth and nuance - we still have a few available for last minute pick up! #SummerRead

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Join the 2025–26 Chasm & Ebling Library Book Club! Open to UW School of Medicine and Public Health students, staff & faculty. First pick: Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car by Jordan Bolton. First Zoom meet: Tues, Aug 19 @ 6PM. Sign Up: bit.ly/3Iy6ZiL #BookClub #BuildingCommunity

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

CHASM is proud to join in celebrating 75 Years of Medical History & 50 Years of Bioethics - we will see you there! #MedHum #WisconsinIdea #OnWisconsin

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

📚 #MedHum folks check out the article below: It challenges us to rethink empathy, care, and recognition in clinical settings—especially when machines are built to mimic them. A vital read for anyone exploring where technology, ethics, and the human experience meet. #MedHum + #Bioethics = #MedEd

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Join us 6/21 10:30am @ Madison Public Library for a powerful panel on storytelling, healing, and humanizing care through the VA’s My Life, My Story project—featuring Veterans, writers, and Chasm faculty Dr. Liana Eskola. Discover how 10,000+ stories are changing medicine. #MedHum bit.ly/444hCRx

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Thank you to all who joined us for Experiencing Belonging Through Art! Prof. Nicole Nelson shared: “Looking at art with others… I come away with a much richer interpretation.” A meaningful night of reflection, connection, and community. #CHASM #BuildingCommunity #MedHum @chazenartuw.bsky.social

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

3 seats are open - our BOD is ready explore belonging through art, reflection, and conversation with the community! June 3rd, 2025 #BuildingCommunity #MedHum #WisconsinIdea @mhbuwmad.bsky.social @chazenartuw.bsky.social bit.ly/4kpIgL1

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

hypothetically… if we started a book club with Ebling 👓📚 what book would absolutely have to be on the list? (Also—not hypothetical—we are starting a book club this summer. It’s happening!) #BookLovers #MedHum

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

CHASM and @chazenartuw.bsky.social present: Experience Belonging Through Art. June 3, 2025 5–7 PM Explore belonging through art with faculty, staff, students and community.Engage in visual thinking and small group connection. Free & open to all. bit.ly/4kpIgL1

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

🧵CHASM Presents: Quilting for Connection & Reflection🧵 🎨 Explore sewing and quilting as a way to process change and build community. No experience needed. 📅Sept 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 🕡6:30–7:45 PM, HSLC. 🍽️ Dinner provided Space limited to 12 health care providers. bit.ly/CHASMQuilting

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Brittany Russell channeled the power of the humanities in Narrative Medicine with Dr. Fleming & Dr. Seibert—creating The_…_and_Science_of_Medicine, a moving piece exploring the emotional complexity physicians carry. Art meets empathy. #MedHum #NarrativeMedicine bit.ly/4jHhnCc

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🩺🎨 The Spring 2025 Corpus Callosum is live! Stories, reflections, and creativity straight from the heart (and brain). What moved you? What made you think? Let’s talk favorites! #MedHum bit.ly/4jqzXhW

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UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics @mhbuwmad.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Congrats to Prof. Dana Landress on a successful First Book Workshop! Her forthcoming book explores the history of pellagra and its public health impact in the early 20th c. South. Thanks to all who joined and shared insights! @uchicagopress.bsky.social #MedHum #History

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Local Event Alert for #MedHum! Join ACP-WI in Madison for a creative watercolor + Narrative Medicine session with artist Emily Marie! Paint orchids, connect with peers, and enjoy light refreshments. $30 incl. supplies. 🎨🌸 #ACPWI register here: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The next Integrative Health Grand Rounds will be May 7, featuring a presentation by Michaela Frey, MD, titled, "Food Is Medicine: Indigenous Foodways in Wisconsin." Find more info and a link to join here: buff.ly/xq3f3Lh

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Spring’s being shy today in #Wisconsin - it's all chills and no blooms! ❄️🌱 We’re curling up with some great #MedHum reads to warm the soul. Got any cozy, thought-provoking favorites to recommend?

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We look forward to the staged reading! Homo Ex Machina beautifully ties into the field of medical humanities, the play's exploration of the emotional & moral consequences of medical interventions, such as brain implants, highlights the field's focus on the subjective experiences of health & illness.

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Okay, we might be a little biased, but honestly, this is an amazing group to collaborate with for the next two years! Great minds, impactful research, all at the beautiful UW-Madison campus. What's not to love? 😄 👏💓@uwmadison.bsky.social

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UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics @mhbuwmad.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

🚨 URGENT: 4/1/2025 Deadline is fast approaching for our 24-month #postdoctoral opportunity in the history of #modern #medicine (19th c.-present) or #publichealth at MHB! Lead independent research, collaborate w/renowned #Faculty, & gain mentorship at a top-tier institution. bit.ly/3ESUQ66

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Postdoctoral Fellow Announcement: Join us July 2025-2027!

Postdoctoral Fellow: History of Modern (19th century-present) Medicine or Public Health Position Requirements: PhD in history of modern (19th century-present) medicine or public health or closely rela...

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

What does #MedHum mean to you? How do you engage with the humanities, and how does it influence your practice? We asked our contributing faculty/staff this question—here are their insights. Share your own response and let us know how you bridge the #CHASM. 🌿 #MondayMindfulness bit.ly/4iWnH8i

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A Community for Medical Humanities at the University of Wisconsin- Madison

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Final reminder! Submit your original art, music, multimedia, or writing to Corpus Callosum’s spring issue by Wednesday, March 12 at 5 p.m. Open to UW–Madison health sciences community members. Share your creativity with Ebling Library’s online arts journal! #MedHum bit.ly/4iGkHwy

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

#MedHum Community! Join us for Homo Ex Machina: A Mind-Bending Bioethics Production on April 5, 2025, 2-6 p.m. at Memorial Union. This staged reading grapples with the existential fallout a brain implant wreaks on the life and love of a married couple. Free tickets! 🎭 bit.ly/4i2ME1T

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UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics @mhbuwmad.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

MHB is offering a 24 month #postdoctoral opportunity in the history of #modern #medicine (19th c.-present) or #public #health! Lead independent research, collaborate w/our #Faculty, and receive mentorship at a top-tier institution. Apply by April 1, 2025! bit.ly/3ESUQ66

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Postdoctoral Fellow: History of Modern (19th century-present) Medicine or Public Health

Position Requirements: PhD in history of modern (19th century-present) medicine or public health or closely related field, geographic area and specialty open. All requirements for the PhD, including t...

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UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics @mhbuwmad.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Now accepting submissions for the 2024–25 Dr. Norman Fost Award for Best Medical Student Bioethics Essay! Open to UW SMPH med students. $250 prize. Deadline: March 17, 2025. mhb.wisc.edu/bioethics-es... #Bioethics #MedStudent

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Dr. Norman Fost Award for the Best Medical Student Bioethics Essay

The Dr. Norman Fost Award for the Best Medical Student Bioethics Essay Contest — sponsored by the School of Medicine and Public Health and its Department of Medical History and Bioethics — invites med...

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UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics @mhbuwmad.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Join Prof. Paul Renfro from FSU for a discussion on "Ryan White, HIV/AIDS, and the Politics of Innocence." Reexamining Ryan’s story through this lens, Renfro reveals how the consequences of this stigma continue to pervade policy and cultural understandings of HIV/AIDS today.

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Prof. Nicole Nelson had a recent visit to the University of Melbourne 🦘 to talk #Science with Carmelina Contarino.

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Univ. of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine @madtownem.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

We're proud to have so many incredible female physicians at the BerbeeWalsh Dept of Emergency Medicine who are deeply committed to providing remarkable health care and advancing our specialty for the betterment of all. In honor of #NationalWomenPhysicianDay, please join us in celebrating them! 💙

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UW-Madison Sociology @uwsoc.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

📄 Katherine Jensen and Jake Watson published “Transnationalizing Reception: Racial Scripts, Institutional Logics, and Congolese Refugee Processing in the United States and Brazil” in Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. doi.org/10.1177/2332...

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Transnationalizing Reception: Racial Scripts, Institutional Logics, and Congolese Refugee Processing in the United States and Brazil - Katherine Jensen, Jake Watson, 2025

While national reception contexts formatively shape immigration possibilities and experiences, we argue that transnational racial dynamics play an underapprecia...

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

📢 #MedHum #Undergrads! CHASM received a Call for Submissions for the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism’s Spring 2025 Care Edition. Theme: Care is the thread that binds all abolition work together Categories: Poetry, Fiction & Nonfiction, Academic, Art. Link and more info below.

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Collective for Humanism, Arts, and Storytelling in Medicine @chasmuwmad.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

#MedicalHumanities This explores themes of identity, #ethics, & the impact of technology in medicine through storytelling. It fosters empathy, reflection, & dialogue on bioethics, promoting a deeper understanding of patient experiences and advocating for justice and equity in healthcare. #Auditions

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