Wigard to discuss graphic medicine and neurological and mental illness in popular culture at Neurology Grand Rounds Nov. 12
For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, to be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, Justin Wigard, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UND Department of English, will introduce the idea of graphic medicine and depictions of neurological illness and mental illness in popular culture. The meeting will be held in-person at the Sanford Brain and Spine Center, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm. 1 and online.
To join online, text code “71feel” to 828.295.1144 or visit eeds.com.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Introduce the foundations of graphic medicine as a field exploring, and supporting, the interactions between the medium of comics and discourses of healthcare.
- Describe how graphic medicine offers opportunities for literary and visual representations of patient experiences, medical education, academic scholarship, and more.
- Learn more about graphic medicine texts that connect to aspects of neurology, mental illness, and cognitive experiences.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
The speakers and other planners and administrative supports have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose. The activity is not commercially supported.
Requirements for Successful Completion of this activity
- Report attendance as requested by activity planner.
- Attendance at the entire session.
In order for non-Sanford employees to receive CME credit for attendance, an account will need to be created in the Sanford Success Center. If a non-Sanford employee has previously attended a Sanford event, such as a symposium, they may already have an account.
Sanford Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Sanford Health designates this Live education activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Questions? Please contact Kari Heinle at kari.heinle@SanfordHealth.org or 701.417.6036.
