The Art of Medicine
The Art of Medicine Seminars
A programme of interactive seminars using different art forms as a catalyst to connect and inspire clinical colleagues across the region.
No artistic expertise is required, just a curiosity to explore ways of maintaining and enjoying the art of medicine.
The seminars aim to provide the opportunity to learn something new, connect with colleagues and feel inspired to enjoy more creativity in life and work.
All professionals working in healthcare and medical students are welcome to attend.
Information
The seminars are held alternate months at York Medical Society.
Each session is on a different topic.
Our themes are:
2025 Being Human
2026 Making a Difference
The seminars are planned and delivered by a steering group including clinicians, arts professionals and medical students.
Tickets for seminars are available through Eventbrite and this website.
You can read about previous seminars and the resources we use on
All the books mentioned at our seminars are available to buy on our Bookshop.org page. Profits raised from book sales go directly to support work of the YMS Charity.
The Art of Medicine Seminars - Making a Difference - The Stories We Hold
The Stories We Hold
Tea and Coffee is available before the seminar from 19.00
Playback Theatre York are back for another seminar.
Our work with patients can sadden us, inspire us, teach us and remind us of our own vulnerability.
https://www.theartofmedicine.co.uk/events/york-medical-society
In this performance we will invite members of the audience to tell stories of their work in healthcare and see these transformed into improvised theatre and music by the wonderful Playback Theatre York.
Eventbrite link to book
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984554421698?aff=oddtdtcreator
Playback performed at our first seminar in 2025.
Participants said they felt: Amazed, joyful, invigorated, and enthused.
What a wonderful event! Thanks to the audience for being open and to Playback for an astonishing experience. I think differently now about what theatre is about now.
I came to the seminar with unrealised expectations, yet I was still blown away. Having never experienced improvised drama, I was not prepared for the laughs and relief from the monotony of day to day life it brought me. I felt privileged to have spent my evening in such an intimate atmosphere with those so talented.
Life On The Big Screen
At this seminar, we will explore how film helps us understand the patient perspective of illness.
Book your ticket on Eventbrite
The Art of Breath
Ann Hutchinson, researcher at HYMS will share her work ‘Bringing Breathlessness into view’. The art work associated with this project will be available to view before and after the seminar.
Chris Bartram, Musical Director and Lecturer at York St John University will share his work – Singing for Dementia and help us explore the power of our own breath.
