STUDENT WRITINGS
Students at the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine and Nursing have an opportunity to write about an experience that has had a significant impact on how they will practice medicine. The following writings offer a glimpse into the soul of palliative care and end-of-life medicine.
- Where Do I Stand
Eric Young, MD 2008 recipient of the doctoring award given for demonstrating compassion, humanity, and respect for personhood in medicine.
- Condolence Letter
Troy Freeman, a first-year physician assistant student,
offers heartfelt sympathy to the widow of an emergency room patient in response to the tragic death of her husband, following a lengthy resuscitation attempt.
- Puzzled
Kristina Sowar, MD 2009 recipient of the doctoring award given for demonstrating compassion, humanity, and respect for personhood in medicine.
- Illness Narrative
Ashley Dorson, a first-year physician assistant student, reflects upon lessons learned from hospice patients. Following her one-day hospice experience shadowing an RN, Ashley is grateful to the patients that shared with her their laughter, embraces, conversations, silence, and acceptance.
- Saying Things Differently
Bradley Nelson, MD 2010 recipient of the doctoring award given for demonstrating compassion, humanity, and respect for personhood in medicine.
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