SHH focuses on incorporating empathy and compassion in the health field through humanities-based discussions, interactive projects, and volunteerism. This organization thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, and as such, all majors are welcomed and encouraged. Club experiences will revolve around topics such as:
-Narrative medicine
-Perceptions of illness and recovery
-Health representation in art, film, & dance
-Bioethics and religion, etc.
Membership will cultivate a capacity for empathy through volunteering opportunities, discussions and guest speakers, writing and editorial opportunities within the health humanities publication, and contribution towards the end-of-year health humanities exhibition. Members also have access to the extensive intercollegiate SHH network and partnership opportunities with the Health Humanities Consortium (HHC).
SHH is committed to closing the divide between healthcare providers and patients, with the primary goal of ensuring patients feel truly understood. By infusing the principles of humanities into the realm of medicine, club members aspire to engage in a diverse array of activities, including physician-led talks, art exhibits involving patients, and local volunteering efforts. Through these endeavors, they seek to cultivate a more empathetic and comprehensive perspective on the patient experience, ultimately contributing to more compassionate and effective healthcare interactions.