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The MedLit Book/Podcast Club is for anyone interested in the health service field. All are welcome, read what you can each month, and attend on ZOOM.

ABOUT US:

Welcome to the MedLit Book/Podcast Club, an exciting community where healthcare professionals and students gather to explore the intersection of medicine and literature. Tailored for students and practicing/retired nurses, doctors, dentists, PTs, OTs, EMTs, Pharm and other medical field professionals, our club provides a unique space to discuss books that delve into the intricacies of healthcare, medical ethics, new technology, patient experiences, and the human side of medicine. Each month, we choose a thought-provoking book or podcast, ranging from memoirs and historical accounts to contemporary medical fiction, that spark meaningful conversations. The MedLit Book Club is the perfect place to blend your passion for medicine with a love of reading and intellectual exploration

Literacy Leaders:

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Dr. Margaret Michelle Pierron graduated from Wayne State University, School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at St. John Hospital. Michelle has provided 35 years of medical care to her pediatric group practice patients. In addition, she worked in the specialized field of breastfeeding medicine. As a devoted mother of three and a proud grandmother of four, Dr. Pierron cherishes her family time. An avid reader, she has been an active member of two book clubs that have met consistently for over two decades. Dr. Pierron is passionate about engaging in conversations with fellow healthcare providers and will be a knowledgeable resource inspiring students pursuing multiple health service careers. She looks forward to being a literacy leader with fellow discussion leaders in the MedLit Book/podcast group.

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Vivian Devlin, currently a student at Macomb Community College, is passionate about her future in nursing. She is an enthusiastic reader with a love for medical mysteries, true crime, and historical fiction. Throughout high school, Vivian cared for her grandparents and even chose online education to better support their medical needs. She enjoys engaging in meaningful conversations and looks forward to meeting everyone."

Karlee Williams is a current student at Macomb Community College. She is pursuing a career in nursing with hopes to specialize in either ICU or surgical nursing. She has experience with caregiving and assisting people with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities. She has two precious children and two much younger sisters who she hopes to inspire with all that she does. She has a passion for writing, cooking, and exercise. She also thinks science is the one of the best things in the world. In the past few years she hasn't dedicated the time to read as much as she would like to. Karley is excited to have the MedLit book club as one of her many reasons to start back up again.

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Andrea Knesek has been teach nursing students 30 years plus. She currently is a Professor of Nursing at Macomb Community College. “My favorite part of my teaching role is the clinical component where I can facilitate students’ transition of ‘theory’ knowledge into the actual practice of caring for patients; this is the beauty of teaching nursing." Her nursing background includes critical care, medical/surgical, hospice management, and hospital education and staff development. She is excited to encourage students to read with her love of literature. She has a stack of medical books ready to go!

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Brian Barnes is an currently Associate Professor at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Wayne State University. He has experience as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. Brian joins us with extensive research experience in the medical field. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to choosing excellent reads for our MedLit Book Club. We want our members to read the best! https://applebaum.wayne.edu/profile/hr7256

Liz Lucas

Current Readings:

Nov. 4, 2024:

Podcast- Mayo Clinic Talks: AI

1. Genes and You Health Edition-AI in Cardiology and Primary Care

2. AI in Medicine Part 1

3. AI in Medicine Part 2

Be reading When Breath Becomes Air for Dec.

Dec. 2, 2024: Discussion of When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Jan. 6, 2025: Podcast-See you Now-Johnson and Johnson

E25: Innovation Hotbead: NICU

E46: What the Hack: Hackathon

E52: Meeting of Minds: You had me at Robot

Feb. 3, 2025: Discussion of the Book- The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman

March 3, 2025: Podcast of your choice

April 7, 2025: Discussion of the Book- Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders, M.D.

Future Books:

Book-In Shock by Rana Awdish

Book- Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink

Book- Being Mortal by Atul Gawande