Medical Humanities Interest Group
Who We Are
As EM matures as a specialty, attention has turned to the moral injury sustained by physicians in the course of their work. This moral injury has been shown to detrimentally affect job satisfaction and patient care. One way to combat this injury is to foster a platform for physicians to explore and reflect on their experience as care providers. Through works of art, writing, music and other expressionistic endeavors, a group of physicians can come together for support and to showcase outside talents. This group highlights AAEM’s commitment to caring for the physician as a whole.
Leadership
Michelle Romeo, MD FAAEM
Chair
Thomas G. Derenne
Staff Liaison
Our Projects
Areas of interest and discussion include but are not limited to the following:
- Facilitate connection within AAEM for those interested in the arts and humanities.
- Foster resiliency practices for physicians and encourage artistic creations.
- Support practices for improved self-care for physicians.
- Connect with other national organizations involved with the arts in health.
- Promote awareness on utilizing the arts and humanities to enhance patient care.
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