Write about a time when you felt like a doctor
A writing prompt to reflect on what we do in medicine and why it matters
Hello friends! This month is a medical humanities post.
Why the medical humanities?
I teach medical humanities to Wake Forest medical students. One of the exercises we do is called reflective writing. How it works: You propose a prompt. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Then, write. The focus is not on the grammar or the writing; it’s the reflection, the introspection, the idea. After the 5 minutes are up, you go around and share your answers. This exercise forces you to think deeply. It’s also enlightening to hear other people’s experiences. This particular prompt comes from Dr. Koven’s book, Letter To A Young Physician.