UBC Humanities In Healthcare Narrative Medicine Case Competition

To promote the development of narrative competence in healthcare, the Narrative Medicine Case Competition (NMCC) brings together participants from diverse disciplines to tackle a patient or community health crisis case. Participants will be placed into interdisciplinary teams and collaborate to design a comprehensive treatment plan or practical tool to support patient care.

The design process challenges teams to consider accessibility, interprofessional communication, and real-world feasibility. Participants will also address barriers faced by healthcare providers and explore attainable, effective strategies for improving patient outcomes. The goal of NMCC is to offer a hands-on opportunity to navigate the multidimensional challenges of healthcare delivery, guided by mentors with academic, clinical, and patient-centered experience.HIH’s Narrative Medicine Case Competition will have students working in groups of 3–4 to analyze a hypothetical patient case. Teams will present a plan that addresses the patient’s medical needs and personal goals, while also reflecting on systemic barriers that impact care and proposing ways to overcome them. This case will serve as a starting point for meaningful conversations about patient-centered care among future healthcare professionals.