AAMC Reporter Interviews Dr. Christina Puchalski

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In the recent article "More Than a Diagnosis: Medical Students and Teaching Hospitals Address Patients' Spiritual Needs", published in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Report, writer Rebecca Greenberg spoke with GWish Director Dr. Christina Puchalski regarding the growing development of spirituality and health. The article highlights the backstory of the field, as well as the ongoing work of both AAMC and GWish to implement spirituality training into medical education, to further the practice of whole person care.  

The article can be found on the AAMC Reporter website. 

 

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