Storytelling in Medicine: The Passion and the Peril

Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD is one of the foremost voices in the medical world today, shining an unflinching light on the realities of healthcare and speaking passionately about the doctor-patient relationship.

She presents the 2025 Ewing Halsell Distinguished Lecture with the topic of "Storytelling in Medicine: The Passion and the Peril," which explores the power of narrative, which can be exhilarating or painful or both, as medical professionals find that they are submerged in their patients' stories.

Monday, August 18, 2025 • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CDT

Holly Auditorium at UT Health San Antonio7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio

Free and Open to All

Visit https://www.texashumanities.org/lecture/ for more information.

Host or Publisher Cheever Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics