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Writing in medicine: a conversation with Samuel Shem [PODCAST]

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May 13, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Samuel Shem, a renowned novelist, playwright, and activist. As a Rhodes Scholar and a professor of medical humanities at NYU School of Medicine, Samuel brings a unique perspective to his work.

Today, we’ll be discussing Samuel’s latest novel, Our Hospital, the fourth and likely final installment of The Healing Quartet, which spans fifty years of American medicine. Beginning with The House of God, followed by Mount Misery and Man’s 4th Best Hospital, Samuel’s quartet offers a poignant exploration of the human experience within the health care system.

Join us as we delve into Samuel’s insights on storytelling, medicine, and the evolving landscape of health care in America.

Samuel Shem is a novelist, playwright, activist, Rhodes Scholar, professor in medical humanities at NYU School of Medicine, and a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome. Shem’s new novel, Our Hospital, is the fourth and probable last novel of The Healing Quartet, spanning fifty years of American medicine. It started with The House of God, then Mount Misery, next Man’s 4th Best Hospital, and now Our Hospital.

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