The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship is composed of physicians, nurses, APPs, and artists working together, with the mission to rewire the way they approach compassionate communication. We apply arts and humanities lessons to medical communication training, improving communication between physicians and patients, and among healthcare teams. These skills have a wide range of applications including communication with policy makers, the public and the media.
We are currently recruiting Fellows for the UC San Diego Health: Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship Spring and Fall 2024 cohorts.
Our teaching style
We believe that communication training is best taught by facilitators who have stood in the shoes of their learners. Our fellows participate in a six-month, 60-hour training process that enriches their ability to connect and communicate with patients and teams. This path of personal growth culminates in an important facilitation practicum to arm our fellows with the confidence and skills to implement and facilitate workshops to others in their respective departments.
Our curriculum format
Participants have described the process as being revelatory to their connection with medicine, and they've experienced discoveries on both personal and professional levels.
Hear testimonials from past Fellows on how the Sanford Compassionate Communication Fellowship has impacted their professional and personal lives.
Do you know someone who could benefit from the UC San Diego Health: Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship? Nominate a fellow today by filling out our quick form. It should only take 3 - 5 minutes to complete.
Spring Cohort Dates At a Glance (January - May 2024)
Fall Cohort Dates At a Glance (September - December 2024)
To apply to the UC San Diego Health: Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship, you will need to fill out an application form. Please be sure to indicate which 2024 cohort you are interested in. The application form takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
We believe each of our Fellows offer so much as they grow into the next generation of compassionate communication leaders in their UC San Diego departments and beyond. Get to know them and see how the Fellowship impacts their area of medicine and study.
Interested in engaging with the Center for Compassionate Communication? Contact us today and a team member will be in touch with you as soon as possible.