In this Mindworks in Conversation, family physician Dr. Andre Lijoi and Johns Hopkins chaplain and medical journalist Elizabeth Tracey explore an enduring question in medicine: Is empathy something we’re born with - or something clinicians must intentionally cultivate?

Watch our recent Mindworks Chat discussion: "Building Your Career in Narrative Practices", featuring insights from professionals in narrative medicine, narrative therapy, and storytelling.

Members only event: Please join us on Wednesday, October 16th, 4pm Pacific-7pm Eastern, for the this co-sponsored Mindworks Chat.

Narrative Medicine Bridging Divides: Cultivating Empathy, Connection and Healing

Members only event: Please join us on October 15th, 5-6pm EDT, for the next Mindworks Chat.

Narrative medicine foundations and misconceptions

Our expert panel explored key challenges in narrative medicine, such as whether it oversimplifies human experience and what its limitations are in clinical and non-clinical settings. Attendees engaged with thought leaders on these hot-button topics and contributed to the conversation.