The List
The architecture of a list charts the emotional terrain of illness as each item deepens into a reflection on care and what cannot be measured.
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Recent Articles
Summer Bookshelf: What NBM Lab Members Are Reading
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Alisha Savatti on the Narratives that Fuel and Sustain Us
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Allan Peterkin Receives CAHH National Award for Excellence in the Health Humanities
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Lab Offerings
Foundational Certificate in Narrative-Based Medicine (Certificate Program)
Join us Fall 2026, Winter 2027, or Spring 2027
Dive into the principles and practices of Narrative-Based Medicine in this unique certificate program. Join learners from across Canada and around the world.
Nourishing Narratives: Creative Strategies for Well-being
Starts October 8, 2026
Four-Part Online Series: Through a rich spread of stories, this interactive workshop series will explore narrative as a vehicle for self-care and care of others.
Poetry in Practice: Reflection, Communication, and Creative Expression
Starts November 12, 2026
Two-Part Online Workshop: Reflect on the narratives that shape your practice and illuminate the human dimensions of care.
All Narrative-Based Medicine Offerings
Browse our workshops, multi-session series, and activities taking place throughout the year. Part of the Advanced Certificate, our stand-alone offerings can also be completed on their own.
Creative Work
Alisha Savatti on the Narratives that Fuel and Sustain Us
Alisha Savatti has led several offerings for the NBM Lab and brings her experience as a narrative-based medicine practitioner, educator, and award-winning poet to the classroom. She spoke with us… Read More
Juliette McAleer on the “Vicissitudes of Life” After Healthcare Harm
Foundational Certificate alum Juliette McAleer publishes two-part essay with Restorative Practices International. Read More
What Writing Reveals About Character: Guided Writing Exercise with Jay Baruch
Jay Baruch shares an exercise he regularly returns to and begins writing workshops with. Read More
A Visual Odyssey: Guided Writing Exercise with Rita Charon
Rita Charon describes a narrative-based medicine activity she led for a group of palliative care professionals. Read More
“For Clinicians Who Write Essays About Patients: Conceptual Review of Consent and Ethical Considerations” Co-Authored by Rita Charon
Rita Charon co-authored a new article about the ethical responsibilities of clinicians when writing about patients. Read More
NBM Talks Podcast
50th Episode Special: Roundtable Discussion with the NBM Lab
June 8, 2026
This live recording of NBM Talks celebrates how far we’ve come and the collaborative spirit that keeps us going.
A Conversation with Sayantani DasGupta
May 25, 2026
Sayantani DasGupta reflects on how growing up in an activist family shaped her view of medicine as a tool for social justice.
A Conversation with Patricia Houston
May 11, 2026
Vice Dean of Medical Education at the University of Toronto, Patricia Houston, reflects on leadership, collaboration, and the future of health care in the wide-ranging conversation.
A Conversation with Anne Matlow
April 8, 2026
Anne Matlow shares how narrative reflection can shape leadership and professional development in healthcare.
Case Repertory
Letter from the Editor: Spring 2026
Words from editor-in-chief, Conor Mc Donnell, introducing the narrative pieces in this spring 2026 issue.
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The List
What begins as a list unfolds into a meditation on memory and identity, revealing how lived experience reshapes what we choose to hold, name, and carry forward.
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The List
The architecture of a list charts the emotional terrain of illness as each item deepens into a reflection on care and what cannot be measured.