Michigan Medicine’s mission is to encompass diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in all aspects of care. An important part of our environment is the artwork that we choose to hang on our walls, which can either help or hinder us in our DE&I missions. Panelists will discuss the importance of those choices, focusing on the Robert Thom series of paintings, Great Moments in Medicine, and considering how these discussions fit into a university-wide initiative aimed at providing a more inclusive perspective on the University of Michigan’s history.
Panelists:
Joel Howell, PhD, MD
Dr. Howell is a practicing internist and historian of medicine. He is also Director of the Medical Arts Program, which explores how the arts can lead to better caregiving.
Elaine Sims, MA
Elaine Sims is the director of the Gifts of Art program at Michigan Medicine. She is a founding member of the Society for Arts in Healthcare, where she served as president, and the National Organization for Arts and Health, and has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow in the field.
Register in advance for this meeting:
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