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Stanford Big Ideas in Medicine Conference

September 11-12, 2026

An annual event that brings together students, researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to explore innovative ideas and advancements in healthcare.
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Stanford Future of Medicine Workshop: Accessing and Assessing Medical Truth in 2026

September 10, 2026

As artificial intelligence increasingly mediates medical knowledge and decision-making, clinicians and educators face new questions about trust, truth, and how to practice medicine with clarity, accountability, and humanity.

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Take a look at this no-nonsense virtual discussion series with renowned guest authors, editors and more.

This series features award-winning authors, editors, podcasters, and social media experts– hosted by the Stanford School of Medicine’s Medical Humanities and the Arts Program, and Director of Writing and Storytelling, Dr. Laurel Braitman, New York Times bestselling author.

Learn practical tips and techniques for improving your work and sharing it with broad public audiences–whether you’re interested in fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, radio/podcasts, social media, or other forms of storytelling about health, medicine, and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to submit questions before and during the conversations. After the session you will receive detailed notes and takeaways, as well as a link to the recording for later viewing or if you can’t join live.

All events are held virtually at 5:30 - 7:00 PM Pacific Time (8:30 - 10:00 PM Eastern Time) on select dates.