Lucille R. Marchand

Credentials: MD, BSN, FAAHPM, FAAFP

Email: lrmarcha@wisc.edu

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Dr. Marchand has received several accolades for her contributions, including the humanities award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Gold Humanism award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Her commitment to the humanities in medicine is evident through her teaching and numerous workshops across various regions. She has also been the editor of the Art of Caring column in the AAHPM Quarterly for a decade, showcasing essays from her colleagues.

In addition to her academic and clinical work, Dr. Marchand is an accomplished writer of prose and poetry, often inspired by patient stories and personal reflection. Her involvement with the Remen Institute for Health and Healing includes directing the Healer’s Art course for medical and health professional students for nearly 20 years at both the University of Wisconsin and the University of Washington. Through her work, she underscores the importance of the humanities in enriching medical practice, education, and personal life.