Meet Author Dr. Heather Thompson Buum

09/24/2019 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Tuesday)
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Coffman

Dr. Heather Thompson Buum, local author and University of Minnesota assistant professor, will discuss her books Mirth is God’s Medicine: Coping with Cancer as a Physician, and With Mirth and Laughter: Finding Joy in Medicine After Cancer on Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstores at Coffman Memorial Union.

Mirth is God’s Medicine shows how a doctor, as both an informed professional and human being copes with a new diagnosis and the inevitable stress of entering the health care system for the first time. Dr. Thompson recounts how her medical training was both helpful and problematic, and her experiences battling cancer with two young children.

In With Mirth and Laugher, Dr. Thompson further explores cancer’s impact on friendships, the family dynamic, and teaching and mentoring roles in academic medicine. More importantly, Dr. Thompson reflects on the profound changes to her practice style and approach to patient care following her cancer experience.

Both books offer hope, encouragement, and even a laugh as Dr. Thompson finds many instances of humor throughout this endeavor. Everyone will appreciate the observations and perspective shifts as she moves from doctor as patient to patient as doctor.

Dr. Thompson will sign copies of her books following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public.