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June 15, 2017
Five Questions with Rita Charon, Director of the Virginia Apgar Academy
In May 2017, Rita Charon, M.D., Ph.D., became director of the Virginia Apgar Academy, a community of educators at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The Academy’s mission is to promote, reward, and support outstanding education for P&S medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. Dr. Charon is professor of medicine and the founder of the Program in Narrative Medicine at Columbia. We spoke with her about the Academy, her background, and next steps for the future.
Read a 5-question Q&A with Dr. Charon conducted by the Columbia University Medical Center.
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