Remembering the
Heart of Medicine
Creating a Worldwide Community of Doctors
Who Bring Heart to Medicine
ISHI’s new online community website for physicians, Remembering the Heart of Medicine arose out of an ongoing long-term conversation between the many doctors who have attended ISHI’s programs over the past 20+ years. Physicians have shared with us their unmet needs, their dreams and hopes, their ongoing struggle to remain whole and committed to their work, their feeling of aloneness and their love of medicine. It is our hope that this website will offer any physician anywhere in the world an oasis of renewal where they can re-connect to their hearts and remember the deep meaning of their work, despite the stresses and pressures inherent in today’s health care system. As reported by a physician in a recent survey, “I go to the site when I need support, when I have had a particularly difficult period at work, when I need to remember why I am doing this.” (more)
- “.There are so many wonderful, open-hearted
..people in our profession. Who knew?”
—MD Emergency medicine - “.This site has reminded me that life is sacred.
..I feel passionate about my work again.”
—md, neonatologist - “.I’ve learned to trust my heart and see awe in small
..things. now I remember why I became a doctor.”
—MD, Palliative Medicine - “.With the support of fellow doctors I have
..found the courage to love my patients.”
—MD, Surgeon - “.I can say things here I could never say to the
..people I work with. I can dream my dreams here.”
—MD, OB-GYN
In consultation with hundreds of physicians, we have created a web environment that is interesting, innovative, interactive and healing. The site encourages self-discovery and personal reflection, promotes self-care, enables an in-depth multi-faceted exploration of the meaning of medicine and its lineage, and offers the opportunity for a genuine connection with other physicians worldwide. Website offerings include inspiring collections of poetry, art, stories and articles either about medicine or created by physicians; audio and visual recordings; guided meditations and other innovative and proven exercises for self-care; and many discussion forums where doctors can connect with like-minded colleagues who are committed to practicing a medicine of human connection and compassionate healing. Ultimately, Remembering the Heart of Medicine offers physicians the opportunity to move beyond the divisiveness of their expertise and speak to each other in new ways about what really matters, to offer one another the understanding and support that only one physician can offer another, and to share in the experience of belonging to a worldwide community of service.
Physicians everywhere are invited to become part of this online community.
Click here to visit and join.