Join the Cambridge University Medical Humanities Society (CUMHS) in association with the Association for Medical Humanities (AMH) for a one-day conference at Newnham College.
We are witnessing shifts in Medicine's identity. This conference is a space to interrogate these changes and collectively imagine a future for medicine that is both advanced and human.
Through a series of engaging talks, discussions, and interactive activities, we will delve into critical themes, including:
- The Erosion of the "Hero" Narrative: Deconstructing the unsustainable idolization of healthcare professionals.
- Technology's Double-Edged Sword: Examining AI, automation, and the tension between efficiency and empathy.
- The Crisis of Meaning in Medical Training: Exploring burnout, disillusionment, and the search for purpose.
- Medicine as Labour vs. Vocation: Questioning the structures that define medical work.
- Reclaiming the Soul of Medicine: Envisioning a path forward that integrates humanity with technology.
This conference is aimed at students, practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare. Come be a part of this crucial conversation.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of rich discussion and community.
Location: Lucia Windsor Room, Newnham College, University of Cambridge
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Agenda
9:00- Introduction
9:30 - 10:30 Keynote Speech- Professor Roger Kneebone
10:30 -11:00 Coffee Break and Poster Exhibition
11:00 -12:30 Researcher Presentations
12:30 -13:00 Engagement with Professor Kneebone
13:00 -14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 -16:20 Researcher Presentations
16:20 -16:40 Coffee break and Poster Exhibition
16:40 -17:30 Roundtable Discussion
17:30-17:45 Thank You and Acknowledgements
18:00 onwards Pub trip
