Jordan Hall of Science, Room 105
The past two years have been difficult for everyone, but especially those in the medical field. So how can infuse the healthcare industry with compassion? What can be done to ensure that evidence-based and safe medical treatment is available for all? Join Dominic Vachon '80, '85 M.Div., Director of the Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine as he leads a conversation on these and other questions with former Virtues and Vocations guest Victor M. Montori, MD, professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic, endocrinologist, health services researcher, care activist, and author of Why We Revolt.
This event is a collaboration between the Center for Social Concerns and the Alumni Association.
About the speaker
Victor M. Montori, MD is a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic. An endocrinologist, health services researcher, and care activist, Dr. Montori is the author of more than 700 peer-reviewed publications and is among the most cited researchers in clinical medicine and in social science. He is a recognized expert in evidence-based medicine, shared decision making, and minimally disruptive medicine. He works in Rochester, Minnesota, at Mayo Clinic's KER Unit, to advance person-centered care for patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions. He is the author of the book Why We Revolt, and leads the Patient Revolution, a movement for careful and kind care for all.
