SASAH Speakers' Series: Maryam Golafshani, "Literary Lessons on Doctoring"

Maryam Golafshani is a senior medical student at the University of Toronto. She was part of the first cohort to graduate from Western University’s School for Advanced Studies (with a Major in English) in the Arts and Humanities, and then stayed at Western to complete her Master’s at Western in Theory and Criticism. Drawing upon her interdisciplinary education, Maryam has significantly contributed to developing the health humanities in Canada through research, education, and public engagement. Maryam spoke on "Literary Lessons on Doctoring: Reflections on Madness and Medicine Through Feminist Literature and Theory." Presented on 7 November 2023 as part of the 2023-2024 SASAH Speakers' Series.