Sunday, April 19, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Ottawa Art Gallery, Alma Duncan Room

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Overview

Dr. Aisha Husain, Dr. Amita Dayal
Location: Ottawa Art Gallery

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Details

Healthcare systems face entrenched challenges that contribute to physician burnout, distress, and poorer patient outcomes. Narrative-Based Medicine (NBM) offers an evidence-informed approach to restoring meaning, purpose, and well-being in clinical practice. This interactive session introduces participants to core NBM principles and practical tools shown to enhance clinician well-being and patient care. Drawing on outcomes from a successful faculty workshop, participants will engage in guided reading, reflective writing, and discussion, and will leave with a personal action plan for integrating Narrative-Based Medicine (NBM) into their clinical and teaching contexts. Learning Objectives: Describe the rationale for using NBM in cultivating well-being; Apply at least two NBM tools to your practice Fee: $0 for CAHH members $25 for non-members  --- Dr. Aisha Husain Aisha Husain is a rural comprehensive family physician practicing in Uxbridge. She is an Assistant Professor at both UofT and Queen's. She has taught and mentored learners of all stages in their meical education journey as well as faculty. Aisha completed an Advanced Certificate in Narrative-based Medicine at UofT. Her current areas of interest in medical education includes advocating for FM specialty sustainability by exploring the role of narrative medicine to re-ignite joy. COI Disclosure: I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with any for-profit or not-for-profit organizations