Medicine Unboxed: Students 2014 – Friday 21st November, Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
Medicine Unboxed aims to examine medicine from the perspective of the arts and humanities, and arises from the view that good medicine demands more than scientific and technical expertise, also requiring ethical judgment, empathy, and an understanding of human experience. Last year saw the first Medicine Unboxed: Students meeting at which students of the arts, health and medicine came together to share, explore and discuss drawing on the unique perspective and experience of being a student or in the early stages of a profession.
Medicine Unboxed: Students 2014 is curated by Prof. Deborah Bowman and Dr. Lucy McEllan and takes place at the Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham on the afternoon of Friday 21st November from 2-5 p.m. The theme for both Medicine Unboxed and Medicine Unboxed: Students is ‘Frontiers’.
We are seeking proposals for participation. Medicine Unboxed thrives on diversity and inclusivity. We are particularly keen to welcome students (undergraduate or postgraduate) from all backgrounds, including (but not limited to) art, drama, music, medicine, literary studies, philosophy and allied health subjects. You can submit a proposal, interpreting the theme ‘Frontiers’, in one of four broad categories:
1. Provocations and Debates – proposals are likely to focus on a contested aspect of health, illness and its treatment and/or to explicitly engage with multiple points of view;
2. Exhibitions and Performance – submissions in this category are likely to be creative e.g. poetry readings, monologues, excerpts from plays, creative writing, musical performances, stand-up comedy, art exhibits, short films etc.
3. Workshops and Interaction – proposals may include experiential activities such as drawing, creative writing, singing and voice activities, improvisation etc or an interactive approach to a question or concept.
4. Conversations – submissions in this category are likely to take the form of short papers or prompt material presented to, and discussed with, the audience.
Proposals may be from individuals or groups. They should be no longer than 500 words and include the i) title, ii) format, iii) names and affiliations of the people involved and iv) a summary of the contribution proposed. You should also indicate in which category you would like your proposal to be considered. Please email your proposal by 1 September 2014. All proposals will be reviewed by the advisory group for Medicine Unboxed: Students and decisions will be communicated by 15th September 2014. Those whose proposals are accepted will be eligible to be considered for either one of ten all-expenses paid internships, or one of ten reduced-price tickets for Medicine Unboxed (22nd-23rd November).
If you would like to attend Medicine Unboxed: Students but prefer not to submit a proposal for participation, you will be most welcome to join us as an audience member. Tickets cost £5 and you can register your interest in attending by emailing here.
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