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The Nocturnists: Uncertainty in Medicine

The Nocturnists PROJECT
The Nocturnists: Uncertainty in Medicine by The Nocturnists

credits

Title
  • The Nocturnists: Uncertainty in Medicine
Entrant
  • The Nocturnists

About This Project

Summary

The Nocturnists: Uncertainty in Medicine is a documentary podcast series that explores the hidden terrain of not-knowing in clinical care. Through immersive storytelling, it invites listeners—clinicians, educators, and the public—into raw, revealing conversations about ambiguity in medicine. Our strategy fused narrative, sound, and illustration to challenge medical norms, ignite reflection, and foster a more honest, human-centered culture in healthcare.

Goals & Objectives

Illuminate medical uncertainty through personal, narrative-driven stories that model vulnerability, reflection, and humility; foster interprofessional dialogue; and equip clinicians to face the unknown.

Results & Impact

Uncertainty in Medicine reached thousands of listeners, garnered acclaim from sponsors and audiences, and helped shift the culture toward embracing uncertainty as a vital part of compassionate, effective healthcare.

the team

Emily Silverman, MD
  • Host, Producer
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Sam Osborn
  • Producer
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Molly Rose-Williams
  • Producer
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Alexa Miller
  • Coorespondent
  • Arts Practica
Alison Block, MD
  • Executive Producer
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Ashley Pettit
  • Program Director
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Clare Nimura
  • Student Intern
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Selin Everett
  • Student Intern
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