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
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
Foundational Certificate alum Leanne Toshiko Simpson’s debut novel Never Been Better, published by HarperCollins, has been longlisted for Canada Reads 2026. This annual “battle of the books” organized by CBC celebrates great Canadian literature with public figures championing titles they believe everyone should read. Leanne previously joined us on NBM Talks where she shared her […]
Posted: Thursday July 30, 2026
Special feature by Zeynep Zuhal Arslan for the NBM Lab The longer days of summer present a great opportunity to nurture curiosity and creativity with a sustained reflective practice. We asked friends of the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab to share their favourite ways to stay engaged with writing. I followed these recommendations myself during my summer […]
Posted: Sunday July 26, 2026
The Narrative-Based Medicine Lab is the proud recipient of the 2026 Colin Woolf Award for Excellence in Program Development and Coordination, which recognizes continuing professional development (CPD) programs that demonstrate rigorous needs assessment, meaningful learner engagement, and measurable impact. The NBM Lab brings learning to life with programming informed by longitudinal, evidence-based educational design. Programming […]
Posted: Thursday June 4, 2026
Special feature by Zeynep Zuhal Arslan for the NBM Lab Amid the uncertainty of the chemotherapy clinic with a constant hum of machines and footsteps of healthcare professionals, we find Preet Ahluwalia, an art therapist at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, approaching patients with a calming, “How has today been for you?” In the outpatient setting, […]
Posted: Thursday May 21, 2026
How shared reading can deepen reflection on care, illness, and the physician-patient relationship.
Posted: Wednesday April 8, 2026
Call for submissions exploring the role of language in patient care.
Posted: Wednesday April 8, 2026
Damian Tarnopolsky publishes new chapbook and is featured in The Juncture newsletter.
Posted: Monday January 26, 2026
As part of NASA’s Awe Project, Jeff Thompson explores how narrative practices can support astronaut wellbeing.
Posted: Monday January 5, 2026
