Misconceptions and Fallacies on Race and Medical Treatment The Health Humanities is the study of the intersection of health and humanistic disciplines (such as philosophy, religion, literature) fine arts, as well as social science research that gives insight to the human condition (such as history, anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies.)* The Health Humanities use methods…
Author: Stephannie Acha-Morfaw
Dr. Stephannie Acha-Morfaw is currently a 4th year emergency medicine resident at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her secondary education started at community college in the Montgomery Scholars Honors Program, where she developed her love of history, philosophy, music, literature, anthropology and how these various disciplines interplay. She works towards using the humanities within the context of healthcare to drive discussions, particularly about antiracism, cultural dexterity, and sexism, with a goal of changing educational curriculums and practice environments. She enjoys museums, live performances, travel and trying new foods.