Seeing things differently- How using art as a resource in medical training can teach the human dimension of patient care and service provision

08 Dec 2025
Hall 8a - Breakout 6
Patient needs, service requirements and training – are they all the same?

Our interactive session will show through experiential learning the potential of art to help learners see different perspectives, gain professional insight, develop skills and recognise the importance of social advocacy.
We will share our experiences of using art at different stages of the medical education curriculum.

Panellist
Nicola Gill
Nicola Gill, Specialist TPD GP School Yorkshire and the Humber (Social Accountability and Educator Support) and Arts in Medicine Medical Educator - GP School Yorkshire and the Humber (NHS England)
Alexander Lambert
Alexander Lambert, Medical Student - Hull York Medical School
Sawsan Saeid
Sawsan Saeid, GP - GP School Yorkshire and the Humber (NHS England)
Michael White
Michael White, Professor of History of Art - University of York