Ars Medica

Through the Lens of Light / Etched in the Body / The Silence Between Words

David Lee — 2026-06-06

This submission comprises three original poems: Through the Lens of Light, Etched in the Body, and The Silence Between Words, that explore the interplay between the human body and spirit in the context of illness, mortality, and recovery. Through imagery grounded in medical experience, the poems examine suffering, the fragility of health, and the subtle ways hope, care, and human connection endure. The collection reflects on the body as both vessel and witness, illuminating moments of vulnerability, resilience, and transcendence.

Care in Medicine

Talib Shah — 2026-06-06

I made this piece using digital art and it demonstrates the importance of care in medicine. The doctor is holding the patient and being delicate, showing its importance in the field. The lungs are glowing to bring emphasis on the organ being examined.

The Illusion of Resolution

Joanne Sinai — 2025-07-29

These photographs are inspired by the electron microscopy images I remember from med school. They combine objects found in nature and/or handmade pieces created by other artists.

The Natural Order of Things: Nature as a Metaphor for the Body, Illness, and Renewal

Allison Crawford — 2025-07-29

Will It Ever Be Enough?

Justin Cordova — 2026-01-23

A US anesthesiology resident reflects on his experience while completing medical training within the psychiatric ward of a state prison system. Correctional healthcare is a vitally important part of the rehabilitative process for inmates, particularly those who suffer from mental health disorders. This narrative essay represents one physician's efforts to improve the outcomes for his patients, while also questioning the effectiveness of the limited care he was able to provide.