Making Sense Of Becoming A Doctor – A Role For Poetry

Date: 18 October, Saturday | Time: 10:30 - 12:00 | Venue: Academia Room, L1-S1

Speakers: Dr Tanya Tierney, Asst Prof Michael Stanley-Baker, Dr David Mathew, Ms Sheryl Toh Jing Xuan, Ms Marsha Lenin, Ms Elena Tay Wen Hwee

Programme Description: 
Join us to explore poetry written by medical students (from Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine) and doctors. Hear firsthand how poetry supports professional identify formation.

Programme Details: 

In this session, participants will

• Engage in close reading of poetry written by medical students and doctors
• Discuss the role of poetry in professional identity formation and meaning
• Hear firsthand from the authors how poetry has supported them in their journey

Target audience – All

Maximum number - 40