Overview
Key facts
Narrative medicine is an interdisciplinary field that brings powerful narrative skills of radical listening and creativity from the humanities and the arts to address the needs of all who seek and deliver healthcare. Narrative medicine enables patients and caregivers to voice their experience, to be heard, to be recognized, and to be valued, improving the delivery of healthcare.
Columbia University offers the Narrative Medicine programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The program is developed specifically for students who seek ways to bring narrative methods into their current careers.
- The curriculum introduces students to the principles and practice of narrative medicine through rigorous courses that promote intellectual growth, interpersonal relationships, and personal insight. Students will practice designing and evaluating narrative training interventions in clinical settings.
Key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application form
- $150 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency)
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Your Résumé
- Two letters of Statement of academic purpose (500 to 750 words)
- Official scores on the Graduate Examination (GRE) general test
- Video Essay
- An Admissions Interview
- Students whose first or native language is not English must include proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
- Spring: $706
- Summer: $714