Art of Medicine a success in its third year

The Art of Medicine featured artwork and performances by students, residents, faculty and staff. 

Twenty-five artists and performers from the Whiddon College of Medicine showcased their talents in art, photography, pottery, music, poetry and the spoken word at the third annual Art of Medicine. Hosted by the Wellness Council and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, the event was held Tuesday evening in the MacQueen Alumni Center Grand Ballroom. 

Art by Alani Rodgers

“This year we had a tremendous amount of people bringing their families and guests to the event, and it was a wonderful time together seeing our talented students, residents, and faculty/staff,” said Becky Smith, Ph.D., health and wellness counselor. “We are looking forward to continuing hosting the Art of Medicine annually and providing space for community and the humanistic side of medicine.” 

During the event, Ladonna Crews, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, gave heartfelt remarks about the late Cindy Sheets, M.D., who was a beloved pediatrician at USA Health, an adjunct assistant professor at the Whiddon College of Medicine, and an advocate for the Reach Out and Read program. 

The Art of Medicine raised $770 for the Dr. Cindy S. Sheets Endowment for Early Literacy. The total includes a matching gift from from Sheets’ husband, Jonathan Scammell, Ph.D., who retired from the Whiddon College of Medicine in 2023. 

View more photos from the event on Flickr.