The UCSD chapter of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold
Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) proudly presents
"Chiron's Cave: The Journey to Becoming a Healer"
James Duffy MD
Professor of Psychiatry at M D Anderson Cancer Center at the University
of Texas, President of the Institute for Spirituality and Healthcare
Medical Student Discussion
April 16, 2008
12pm Liebow auditorium, UCSD School of Medicine
Dr. Duffy is board certified in adult psychiatry, psychosomatic
medicine, palliative medicine and holistic medicine. He is president of
the Institute for Spirituality and Healthcare, and has been voted to
"Best Doctors" in America.
Chiron's Cave: The Healers Journey into Healing:
Research suggests that modern healthcare professionals are experiencing
escalating levels of stress, burnout and professional demoralization.
Unfortunately, although we learn enormous amounts of factual information
in our professional schools, we are typically not well prepared for the
challenges inherent to being a healer. The Greek mythological story of
Chiron, the wounded and remarkable healer, provides a narrative roadmap
that assists each of us on our personal journey towards becoming a
healer. Chiron's story is as relevant today as it was three thousand
years ago, and provides practical insights into the attributes of a
healer and techniques for developing these attributes.
The public is welcome to attend the lecture and discussion