This half-day workshop is organised by the Medicine ACP Office of Medical Humanities in collaboration with School of Humanities, Nanyang Technological University. Through the workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of creative writing, close reading and conversational analysis. Attendees will cultivate an awareness of the subtle nuances inherent in analysing literary and conversational material, while also acquiring the necessary skills for such insightful analysis.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

• Explore specific genres of creative writing as effective means of story creation. 
• Participate in self-reflection through personal writings and large-group sharing. 
• Apply close-reading techniques on personal literary works in gaining perspectives, meaning-making and increasing self-awareness. 
• Observe recorded doctor-patient interactions and appreciate the importance of nuances in clinical scenarios through conversational analysis.  

• thoughtful reflection
• self-discovery and self-awareness
• becoming a mature physician who understands him or herself.
• a deep empathy for humanity; in particular for patients and family