Students in University of Utah Health's Art in Medicine course transformed white coats into works of art reflecting their individual journeys through medical education.

The Human Side of Medicine: Why Ethics, Arts, and Humanities Matter in Medical Education

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The human side of medicine calls for a deeper awareness of people and their experiences. Noticing what is not being said. Making difficult decisions when there is no perfect answer. Understanding how illness or injury changes a person’s life. And finding opportunities to reflect on how caring for others changes…