Why study Narrative Medicine?

Do you believe in the power of empathy in healing and transforming lives? Are you curious about the role of the arts in medical education? Do you honor stories and recognize their role in understanding individual experiences, relationships, and identities? If yes, then look no further, and explore our exciting new certificate in Narrative Medicine.

Narrative Medicine is an intellectually rigorous, interdisciplinary field that offers a method to humanize healthcare. By integrating skills from literature, fine arts, and, the humanities, Narrative Medicine seeks to foster empathy, strengthen communication skills, and enhance the understanding between patients and healthcare providers. It involves reciprocal telling/listening, reflection, close reading, and free writing.  This certificate includes an emphasis on understanding rural healthcare disparities with a special focus on Appalachia.

Why Choose UC Clermont's Narrative Medicine Program?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Our certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to apply narrative approaches in healthcare settings.
• Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty members who are passionate about teaching and mentorship.
• Flexible Learning Options: Whether you're a full-time student or a working professional, our program offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, faculty, and healthcare professionals through networking events, conferences, and collaborative projects.

Who Can Benefit from this Program? The Certificate in Narrative Medicine is ideal for current and future healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and medical students, as well as individuals interested in exploring the role of narratives in healthcare and wellness.

Career Possibilities

Completing UC Clermont's Narrative Medicine certificate program opens up a world of exciting career opportunities in various healthcare and wellness settings. Here are just a few career paths you can pursue with our certificate:

1. Healthcare Educator: Share your knowledge and expertise in Narrative Medicine by becoming an educator, teaching healthcare professionals, students, and community members about the importance of storytelling in healthcare.

2. Medical Writer or Editor: Put your writing skills to use as a medical writer or editor, crafting narratives, patient education materials, research papers, and other medical literature.

3. Patient Advocate: Advocate for patients' voices to be heard in the healthcare system, helping individuals navigate their healthcare journeys and ensuring their stories are respected and valued.

4. Healthcare Administrator: Apply your understanding of Narrative Medicine principles to improve patient experiences, communication practices, and organizational culture within healthcare institutions.

5. Wellness Coach or Counselor: Guide individuals on their wellness journeys by incorporating narrative techniques into coaching sessions, therapy sessions, and wellness programs.

6. Researcher: Conduct research on the impact of storytelling on health outcomes, patient-provider relationships, and healthcare communication, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in the field of Narrative Medicine.

Major Maps

• Guide: 2024-2025 Narrative Medicine

Advising

Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience. 

We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals. 
 
Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.

UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best-practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include academic coaching, group review session, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science and more. Services are available on-campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment online.

Academic Coaching – Academic coaches help students get organized and learn to be efficient and effective with their study time during one-on-one sessions. Academic Coaches work with students on new strategies or exercises to try before the next meeting and later meetings allow tailoring new approaches to develop the best study and test taking habits for unique goals and strengths. Schedule one-hour sessions as often as once per week.

Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a trained writing tutor or submit a paper online for feedback within 48 hours.

Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.

Math & Science Support Center (MASS) – The MASS Center offers virtual study tables for many undergraduate mathematics and science courses. Study tables provide a collaborative learning space so that students can learn from their peers who have excelled (the table leader) as well as their fellow class members attending the study table. No appointment is necessary for these scheduled group study sessions. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.

Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute or two-hour session. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know.

Preparatory Composition – Students enrolled in UC Clermont Preparatory English (ENGL0099) courses have dedicated support from professional tutors. Information about these services and how to connect with the tutor is included in the course syllabus.

Success Skills Workshops – Success Skills Workshops are free one-hour sessions that focus on skills students need to be successful in college (study skills, note-taking, motivation, etc.). While there is no shortcut to success, the goal of the workshops is to empower students to identify and apply academic habits and soft skills through a deeper understanding and purpose of them. When students RSVP for a workshop, they will be able to register for the upcoming workshops one at a time and up to nine days prior to the workshop date.

Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their course work throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated leading to greater confidence and success in their courses.

Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. The free synchronous online workshop is led by a UC Clermont professional tutor. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.

Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to success in their science courses. The synchronous online workshops are led by a UC Clermont tutor. The workshop repeats each week starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study. 

As a first-year student, you will complete an English assessment and a mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These assessments do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete these assessments before you register for English or mathematics courses.  

As a transfer or transition student, an Academic Advisor will determine if any English or mathematics assessment is necessary due to previous standardized tests (ACT/SAT) or coursework.

International Student Requirements

You must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.

Learn more about becoming an international student at UC Clermont.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:

• Complete all required course work and program requirements.
• Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
• Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.

Application Deadlines

For specific deadline information, visit the Admissions webpage.

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