The Intersections of Religion, Spirituality, and Medicine
Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Medicine is felt to be a science with objective data-based evidence. This may at times seem to be in contradiction to the faith of the medical community. Those of faith may feel marginalized. Simultaneously our patients live their faith and spirituality during time of health and during times of illness and providers need to meet them in this space. In our third annual DEI symposium we will be exploring the how medical providers from various disciplines live their own religion and spirituality as well as its impact on our patients lived experience.
The symposium begins with Pediatric Grand Rounds with featured speaker Asim Padela, MD, MSC, FACEP, and their talk "Muslim Experiences as a Critical Lens in the 'Problem' of Religion in Medicine".
Righteousness, Risk, and Repentance: Jewish Responses for When Bad Things Happen to ‘Good’ Patients
Presented by Jonathan Weinkle, MD, FAAP, FACP
Medical Director, PA Studies Program, Chatham University. Squirrel Hill Health Center.
Spirituality, Health, and the Wellness of Black Minds, Bodies, and Souls
Presented by Stephanie Boddie, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor of Church and Community Ministries, Baylor University
Sponsored by:
The Department of Pediatrics Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Office of Education
Department of Pediatrics University of Pittsburgh
For questions, reach out to DEI Coordinator Jess Hammill: hammillj2@upmc.edu