UC Clermont

Narrative Medicine

Minors and Certificates

Why study Narrative Medicine?

Do you believe in the power of empathy in healing and transforming lives? Are you curious about the role of the arts in medical education? Do you honor stories and recognize their role in understanding individual experiences, relationships, and identities? If yes, then look no further, and explore our exciting new certificate in Narrative Medicine.

Narrative Medicine is an intellectually rigorous, interdisciplinary field that offers a method to humanize healthcare. By integrating skills from literature, fine arts, and, the humanities, Narrative Medicine seeks to foster empathy, strengthen communication skills, and enhance the understanding between patients and healthcare providers. It involves reciprocal telling/listening, reflection, close reading, and free writing.  This certificate includes an emphasis on understanding rural healthcare disparities with a special focus on Appalachia.

Why Choose UC Clermont's Narrative Medicine Program?

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Our certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to apply narrative approaches in healthcare settings.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty members who are passionate about teaching and mentorship.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Whether you're a full-time student or a working professional, our program offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, faculty, and healthcare professionals through networking events, conferences, and collaborative projects.

Who Can Benefit from this Program? The Certificate in Narrative Medicine is ideal for current and future healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and medical students, as well as individuals interested in exploring the role of narratives in healthcare and wellness.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study. 

As a first-year student, you will complete an English assessment and a mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These assessments do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete these assessments before you register for English or mathematics courses.  

As a transfer or transition student, an Academic Advisor will determine if any English or mathematics assessment is necessary due to previous standardized tests (ACT/SAT) or coursework.

Completing UC Clermont's Narrative Medicine certificate program opens up a world of exciting career opportunities in various healthcare and wellness settings. Here are just a few career paths you can pursue with our certificate:

  1. Healthcare Educator: Share your knowledge and expertise in Narrative Medicine by becoming an educator, teaching healthcare professionals, students, and community members about the importance of storytelling in healthcare.

  2. Medical Writer or Editor: Put your writing skills to use as a medical writer or editor, crafting narratives, patient education materials, research papers, and other medical literature.

  3. Patient Advocate: Advocate for patients' voices to be heard in the healthcare system, helping individuals navigate their healthcare journeys and ensuring their stories are respected and valued.

  4. Healthcare Administrator: Apply your understanding of Narrative Medicine principles to improve patient experiences, communication practices, and organizational culture within healthcare institutions.

  5. Wellness Coach or Counselor: Guide individuals on their wellness journeys by incorporating narrative techniques into coaching sessions, therapy sessions, and wellness programs.

  6. Researcher: Conduct research on the impact of storytelling on health outcomes, patient-provider relationships, and healthcare communication, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in the field of Narrative Medicine.

The information provided is sourced from a third party, Lightcast. Their product, called Career Coach, combines extensive labor market data from Lightcast and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides insights on industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth for each profession. Economic and workforce information is available for various geographic regions. Some careers may require additional training or education.

Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience. 

We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals. 
 
Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.

UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more. Services are available on campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment.


Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. To make an appointment, click here or stop by the Front Desk on the first floor of the Fred Marcotte Library.

Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.

Drop-In Study Tables:  Drop-in study tables are small group tutoring tables based on your course where you can collaborate with fellow students and learn from your table leader. No appointments needed! All drop-in study tables are in-person in the Learning Commons on the 1st floor of the Fred Marcotte Library in Jones 120. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.

Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages, and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute,e or two-hour sessions. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know

Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their coursework throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated, leading to greater confidence and success in their courses.  Visit

Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. A UC Clermont professional tutor leads the free synchronous online workshop. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.

Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to succeed in their science courses. A UC Clermont tutor leads the synchronous online workshops. The workshop repeats each week, starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.

To graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:

  • Complete all required course work and program requirements.
  • Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
  • Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
  • File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.

You must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.

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Application Deadlines

For specific deadline information, visit the Admissions webpage.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact Information

Admissions
Clermont College
4200 Clermont College Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 558-8316
clermont.admissions@uc.edu

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