From Anatomy Lab to Arts & Humanities with Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg | Flourishing in Medicine: From Surviving to Thriving #30
Description
Today, we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg, MD, MPH, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Professional and Academic Development at the Cambridge Health Alliance.
In the conversation, Dr. Gaufberg shares how a formative anatomy lab moment sparked her lifelong commitment to reflective practice and using the arts and humanities to cultivate essential clinical skills.
We also cover:
- How the Cambridge Integrated Clerkship model preserves patient-centeredness through longitudinal relationships and relational learning
- Using "third things" like visual art and poetry to teach observation, bias awareness, teamwork, and tolerance for ambiguity
- Practical approaches for bringing arts-based reflection into clinical settings to support psychological safety and professional flourishing
Links:
Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg Faculty Profile: https://postgraduateeducation.hms.harvard.edu/faculty-staff/elizabeth-gaufberg
Cambridge Health Alliance: https://www.chacmc.org/new-page
Cambridge Health Alliance PAD: https://chacpad.org/staff
Dr. Gaufberg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-gaufberg-503a0b7a/
AAMC FRAHME: https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/frahme
EmPro Website: https://www.myempro.com/
EmPro Peer Support Program: https://www.myempro.com/peer-support/
Physician Support Line: +1(888) 409-0141
Physician Support Line Website: https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
Dr. Krasner's Website: https://mickkrasnermd.com/
Mindful Practice in Medicine Website: https://mindfulpracticeinmedicine.com/
Relevant Publications:
Hirsh D, Gaufberg E, Ogur B, Cohen P, Krupat E, Cox M, Pelletier S, Bor D. Educational outcomes of the Harvard Medical School-Cambridge integrated clerkship: a way forward for medical education. Acad Med. 2012 May;87(5):643-50. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0b013e31824d9821. PMID: 22450189.
Gaufberg E, Hirsh D, Krupat E, Ogur B, Pelletier S, Reiff D, Bor D. Into the future: patient-centredness endures in longitudinal integrated clerkship graduates. Med Educ. 2014 Jun;48(6):572-82. doi: 10.1111/medu.12413. Epub 2014 Apr 9. PMID: 24713035.
Chapters:
(00:00 ) Introduction
(03:00 ) Origin Story and Path to Medicine
(08:00 ) Why Psychiatry After Internal Medicine
(10:00 ) Formative Anatomy Lab Moment
(14:00 ) The Arts and Humanities in Medical Education
(24:00 ) Bringing Arts-Based Reflection to Clinical Teams
(29:00 ) Cambridge Integrated Clerkship Model
(38:00 ) Challenges and Boundary Issues in Relational Learning
(43:00 ) Hypothetical Impact on Medical Culture
(49:00 ) Personal Well-Being Practices
(52:00 ) Conclusion and Reflection Exercises
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