Artist Statement
As a first-year medical student on the osteopathic path, my art is a reflection of my journey to balance creativity and the principles of holistic care. Osteopathic medicine’s focus on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—aligns closely with my approach to art, which aims to capture the connections between humanity, healing, and empathy.
Through my work, I explore themes of care, connection, and the values I hope to uphold as a future physician. Whether it’s through symbolic imagery or simple, heartfelt compositions, my art reflects the importance of compassion and the human connection in both medicine and life.
For me, art is not only a creative outlet but also a way to reflect on the lessons I am learning in my medical journey. It helps me stay grounded in the values that matter most: listening, understanding, and treating people as more than their diagnoses. My hope is that my art serves as a reminder of the power of empathy and the importance of seeing the whole person—whether in the context of art, medicine, or everyday life.
Recommended Citation
Vera Machado, Isabel M.
(2025)
"The Circle of Life and Care,"
be Still: Vol. 9, Article 10.
Available at:
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/bestill/vol9/iss1/10
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