Creative Arts in Medicine

A variety of mediums to express feelings and thoughts about the masterful practice of medicine.

“The whole art of medicine is in observation . . .” ~William Osler

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Blowball With Seeds Flying To The Sky

March 7, 2024 | 1 min read

Co-opting feelings

By Bessie Liu, medical student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

After my cancer treatment, I felt pressured to turn my trauma into personal growth—when what I needed to do was grieve. This has allowed me to validate whatever feelings patients are experiencing.

Cancer

narrative medicine

Poem

"Community," acrylic on canvas, copyright with the artist.

March 5, 2024 | <1 min read

Community support

By Carolyn Im, medical student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

This painting celebrates that individuality of every patient and also highlights the help they can receive from their community in times of need.

Art

painting

"I close my ears and journey to the moon . . ."

February 20, 2024 | 1 min read

Sickle cell does not have me

By Lily Kwak, medical student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Creating art, like poetry, may help clinicians to process the complex emotions that can arise while caring for patients.

poetry

Sickle Cell Disease

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