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Narrative Medicine

Master of Science (full-time or part-time) 

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Learn about the program's acclaimed faculty, including clinicians and non-clinicians, primary thought leaders and practitioners in the field, and experts in disciplines from creative writing to anthropology.

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The multidisciplinary curriculum allows students to learn from collaborating closely with both faculty and peers.

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Program Options
Program Option Required Experience Course Formats Time Commitment
Master of Science (full‑time)

Professional or graduate-level experience in healthcare or social sciences

On-campus

3 terms (Fall, Spring, Summer A)

Practicum/Independent Study
Master of Science (part‑time)

Professional or graduate-level experience in healthcare or social sciences

On-campus

2–6 years

Practicum/Independent Study
Certification of Professional Achievement

Professional or graduate-level experience in healthcare or social sciences

Online

Up to 3 years, part-time

Upcoming Events

Nov 20

VOLVOX: Making Narrative Medicine Happen Alumni Speaker Series

Nov 22

Creative and Clinical Pathways: Columbia's Narrative Medicine Program

Dec 4

December Narrative Medicine Rounds with journalist Linda Villarosa

Featured Faculty, Students & Alumni

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How a Narrative Medicine Alum and Professor Are Reimagining the Future of Child Welfare and Health Care

Everyone Is a Tomato: Metagnostic Narratives of Genetic Revelation

Banning Books Isn’t Just Morally Wrong. It’s Also Unhealthy.

The Power of the Story: How Narrative Medicine Connects Us All

Why Columbia’s Narrative Medicine Program Takes Premed Students’ Career Paths to the Next Level

Sayantani DasGupta, Senior Lecturer in Narrative Medicine, Awarded Two Grants for Her Work with Incite’s Pedagogy of Listening Lab

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