2025: Theme - "Identity"
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Location
Clark-Fox Forum at Hillman Hall
Start Date
19-3-2025 6:00 PM
End Date
19-3-2025 9:00 PM
Description
Esther Ochoa is medical student. She presented artwork in the form of photography.
The Stomach emphasizes the importance of community within the holistic healthcare experience. The use of local wood symbolizes the transformative aspects of her future career field, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Just as PRS surgeons manipulate tissue- moving, reusing, shaping- the artist turned a tree into a cutting board, just as WashU is shaping the artist into a doctor.
This design choice also underscores the importance of humor and nutrition in healthcare—both essential for maintaining mental health and preventing burnout among healthcare professionals. The Stomach is an allegory of her view on healthcare which highlights the essential role teamwork plays in medical care. Just as a breadboard brings people together during social gatherings, effective healthcare relies on collaborative efforts amongst various professionals and shared decision-making with patients. Patients should be given a seat at the table when decisions about their treatment plans are made. Many patients also require multidisciplinary care, including primary care physicians, OT, PT, nurses, and pharmacists, and all these facets of the care team must move in tandem to produce ideal medical outcomes. The Stomach serves as a reminder of the value of every team member and the collective effort required in patient care.
The Stomach
Clark-Fox Forum at Hillman Hall
Esther Ochoa is medical student. She presented artwork in the form of photography.
The Stomach emphasizes the importance of community within the holistic healthcare experience. The use of local wood symbolizes the transformative aspects of her future career field, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Just as PRS surgeons manipulate tissue- moving, reusing, shaping- the artist turned a tree into a cutting board, just as WashU is shaping the artist into a doctor.
This design choice also underscores the importance of humor and nutrition in healthcare—both essential for maintaining mental health and preventing burnout among healthcare professionals. The Stomach is an allegory of her view on healthcare which highlights the essential role teamwork plays in medical care. Just as a breadboard brings people together during social gatherings, effective healthcare relies on collaborative efforts amongst various professionals and shared decision-making with patients. Patients should be given a seat at the table when decisions about their treatment plans are made. Many patients also require multidisciplinary care, including primary care physicians, OT, PT, nurses, and pharmacists, and all these facets of the care team must move in tandem to produce ideal medical outcomes. The Stomach serves as a reminder of the value of every team member and the collective effort required in patient care.
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