Ars Medica

A Pain in the Neck

Elizabeth Templeman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This is a personal essay.

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

David Lee — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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 — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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 — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

From Crayons to Care: Connecting with Patients through Art and Empathy

Pooja Shah — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This essay examines how my personal experience with my cousin, who lived with schizophrenia, shaped the way I connected with a patient during my psychiatry clerkship. It highlights how my understanding of mental health—shaped by family interactions, a deep interest in art, and creativity—guided my approach to patient care on the psychiatry wards.