The Art & Imperfection of Medicine: Conversation with Physicians - Authors

The Art & Imperfection of Medicine: A Conversation with Two Physician–Authors

Join us for an evening celebrating two extraordinary voices in modern neurology and medicine. Dr. Pria Anand, author of The Mind Electric, and Dr. Sasha Yakhkind, editor of The Perfect Doctor: Forty Voices on the Imperfect Pursuit of an Ideal, will each share insights from their acclaimed new books — followed by an open discussion exploring the personal and philosophical sides of medicine, healing, and human connection.
Sasha Yakhkind, MD, MS — The Perfect Doctor
Neurocritical care physician and editor of this powerful anthology featuring 40 essays from patients, trainees, and clinicians reflecting on the pursuit of “perfection” in medicine — and the lessons found in imperfection.️
Pria Anand, MD — The Mind Electric
Neurologist and essayist whose debut was named a Best Book of 2025 by Publisher’s Weekly, Barnes & Noble, The Observer, and The Globe and Mail. Her work bridges neuroscience, storytelling, and the inner landscapes of the human mind.
Wednesday , November 19, 2025
Reception: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:30 PM
Zinner Board Room, Shapiro Building – 70 Francis St, Boston, MA
Light refreshments will be served.

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