The Intersection of Art and Medicine: An Experiential Approach

A dichotomy has long existed in the public imagination of right brain versus left brain—arts versus sciences—but does that distinction make sense? The field of arts in health and the integration of the arts into medical education is advancing rapidly.

Physicians and scientists are studying the neuroscience of aesthetic experience, looking at how the arts can enhance well-being and education, while musicians and artists are embracing their role in healing through the arts.

What is the role of the arts in health and well-being? Social justice? Education? This course encourages students to integrate the arts with science and medicine through readings, art immersion, didactic talks, and hands-on experiential learning.