Join us in restoring the spirit of compassion in healthcare using the neuroscience of compassion at our 2nd annual Compassion Science in Healthcare Summit!
Registration is now open for the Science of Compassion in Healthcare: A Workshop on its Practical Application to Clinical Practice and Training. This conference will be held on October 21, 22, and 23, 2024 at Notre Dame with an opening reception on Sunday, October 20. Click here for additional information.
The Hillebrand Center at Notre Dame works to restore the spirit of compassion in healthcare by advancing
the application of the science of compassion at every level of medical training and practice to transform
clinician well-being and patient care.
• Teach undergraduate courses in compassionate caring and clinical communication skills for those
preparing for health professions
• Collaborate with local and national health care organizations to foster compassionate care in medicine
and all helping professionals
• Research compassionate care and communication dynamics in medicine
• Consult for health care organizations and continuing education/workshops for health professionals
• Mentor students in research projects, directed readings, and practical experiences in the area of
compassionate care in medicine
The Science of Compassion in Healthcare:
A Workshop on Its Practical Application to Clinical Practice and Training
Dr. Dominic Vachon and the faculty of the Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine at the University of Notre Dame have developed…
The Science of Compassion in Healthcare:
A Workshop on Its Practical Application to Clinical Practice and Training
Dr. Dominic Vachon and the faculty of the Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine at the University of Notre Dame have developed…
This spring students at the University of Notre Dame gained insight into the delivery of care to patients and families dealing with serious advanced illnesses. The university, in partnership with Center for Hospice Care (CHC), once again offered the course “Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care”…
Belayers must maintain continual focus and not take their hands off their ropes, much the same way doctors have to focus on meeting their patients' needs and helping the patient get well. For that reason, learning how to belay and climb has been integrated into the Compassionate Care in Medicine (CCIM) course in the College of Science
