Muse Meets Medicine festival
The Muse Meets Medicine festival, that was held on the 16-17th of March 2026, brought together clinicians, artists, educators, patients and students for two inspiring days exploring the human dimension of healthcare, and discussing the role of the arts in medical education and wellbeing in clinical work.
Blending medical pedagogy with insight from the arts, the festival created space for reflection and creative exploration of a multitude of themes. Feedback from attendees captured the spirit of the event: inspiring, collaborative, reflective and connecting.
This photograph shows the attendees of Muse Meets Medicine at the Guildhall Art Gallery. Image credit: Megan Tjasink
What stood out most was the sense of community: a coming together of individuals from across the world, now connected through a shared commitment to creativity in healthcare. Both days ended with an invitation to reflect on the shared experience in the beautiful Great Hall of the North Wing, with a dinner on Monday, and a concert on Tuesday.
Set against the historic backdrop of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, including its pathology museum and restored Hogarth murals of the recently re-opened North Wing, the festival drew on a rich legacy of arts and medicine.
A wonderful reflection on the event can be read here.
A big thank you and congratulations to Dr Giampaolo Martinelli, Prof. Louise Younie, Dr. Giskin Day, Prof. Christine Bentley and Megan Tjasink for organising such an impactful festival and a flourishing space for all attendees.
