Chief resident Dr. Sara Schaefer receives the Creative Expression of Human Values in Neurology for her piece “Caring for Maggie“. Published in Neurology, the essay details a conversation between a patient’s loved one and her physician in the ICU, while exploring the underlying intentions of both parties. A deep and almost uneasy piece, it captures the common breakdown in patient-physician communication despite best intentions.
The award will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology conference later this month.