Claire Hooker charts the trajectory of her work and changes in the growing field of the health humanities
Posted: Friday October 16, 2026
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Lori-Anne Noyahr is an anesthesiologist, award-winning poet, and lecturer in the University of Toronto’s Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine who leads a new workshop with the NBM Lab this season. Poetry in Practice focuses on cultivating skills that can sharpen observation and offer new modes for appreciating the human dimensions of care. Lori-Anne brings […]
Posted: Tuesday September 29, 2026
Accessibility Theme Co-Leads at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine discuss their collaboration with community partners to promote new models of teaching in medical education.
Posted: Tuesday September 29, 2026
Rita Charon co-authored a new article about the ethical responsibilities of clinicians when writing about patients.
Posted: Sunday September 6, 2026
Allan Peterkin (Academic Director of the NBM Lab) became the inaugural recipient of the National Award for Excellence in the Health Humanities awarded by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities (CAHH). This award recognizes Allan’s remarkable influence on the growth of health humanities across Canada, including his commitment to equity and to supporting emerging writers […]
Posted: Saturday September 5, 2026
Foundational Certificate alum Juliette McAleer publishes two-part essay with Restorative Practices International.
Posted: Thursday September 3, 2026
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 about why she’s looking forward to leading Nourishing Narratives once again in Fall 2026. “Caring for the caregivers and creating opportunities for nourishment on multiple […]
Posted: Tuesday September 1, 2026
Jay Baruch shares an exercise he regularly returns to and begins writing workshops with.
Posted: Saturday August 29, 2026
Summer is the perfect time to unwind with a book by the pier, get lost in a good story by the beach, or listen to an audio book in at your favourite coffee shop. We asked members of the NBM Lab to share what they’re reading this season and which picks are on their own […]
Posted: Tuesday August 25, 2026
Rita Charon describes a narrative-based medicine activity she led for a group of palliative care professionals.
Posted: Thursday August 13, 2026