When I make rounds with my students and interns, I always try to sneak in a poem at the end. I think poetry is important because it helps convey the parts of the medical experience that don’t make it into textbooks. It’s important because it teaches creative thinking—something of immense value to doctors. It’s important... »
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“July 1st” : Part Three
Watch the final installment of Danielle reading “July 1st,” the poignant and funny story about the first day of internship. One of the most popular requests of her readings. (From “Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue.” Filmed at Northwest College.) »
“July 1st” : Part Two
Watch Part Two of Danielle reading “July 1st,” the poignant and funny story about the first day of internship. One of the most popular requests of her readings. (From “Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue.” Filmed at Northwest College.) »
“July 1st” : Part One
Watch the new YouTube video of Danielle reading “July 1st,” the poignant and funny story about the first day of internship. One of the most popular requests of her... »
Archives: Alan Alda, Frank Stella et al
In 2003, Danielle Ofri had the honor of appearing with Alan Alda, Frank Stella, Paula Scher, and Nobel Laureate Gunter Blobel in a panel discussion at Rockefeller University. The... »
Video of “Intensive Care”
Danielle reads the powerful essay “Intensive Care”–about the internal struggles of caregivers. This reading from her book “Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue” was filmed at Baruch College. »
