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Why we need the arts and humanities to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic
USA Today
Jan 6, 2021
David J. Skorton and Lisa Howley wrote an opinion article about the monograph, The Fundamental Role of the Arts and Humanities in Medical Education, recently issued by the AAMC, with the objective to improve the education, practice, and well-being of physicians through deeper integrative experiences with the arts and humanities. Tess Jones, PhD, was a member of the Arts and Humanities Integration Committee, which guided and shaped the concepts in this report. Read article>>