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Graphic Medicine Ill-Conceived and Well-Drawn!: An Exhibit

Graphic Medicine Ill-Conceived and Well-Drawn!: An Exhibit In-Person

Graphic medicine is the use of comics to tell personal stories of illness and health.

The illustration and text in comics create an emotional impact while also making personal stories and clinical data (when used) approachable.

This traveling banner exhibition by the National Library of Medicine explores an emerging genre of medical literature that combines the art of comics and personal illness narratives. Patients, healthcare providers and their loved ones have told stories about illness from their perspective using many creative mediums. The author’s viewpoint balances the external, clinical realities of medical symptoms and diagnoses. Additionally, graphic medicine can be a source of comfort for patients who share similar health issues, and offer another avenue for sharing information.

Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived and Well-Drawn! is a FREE self-guided exhibit.

The exhibition is on display from February 3 - March 13, 2025. A valid UCSF ID badge is required to enter the Kalmanovitz Library.

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UCSF welcomes everyone, including people with disabilities to our events and exhibits. To request a reasonable accommodation for this event, please contact Sarah McClung by emailing sarah.mcclung@ucsf.edu as soon as possible.

Related LibGuide: Graphic Medicine by Sarah McClung

Date:
Tuesday, Feb 4 2025 Show more dates
Time:
7:30am - 6:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Living Room - Main Floor
Campus:
Parnassus
Categories:
  Special Event  

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