We had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Sarah Berry, who served as our consultant and special guest speaker during the initial planning stages of our interdisciplinary Health Humanities program. Dr. Berry's expertise and innovative approach were invaluable, providing essential insights. Her professionalism, creativity, and commitment to health equity and justice have significantly influenced our planning process. Additionally, she used her network to connect us with other institutions and researchers who have experience developing summer bridge programs to complement our project's recruitment and sustainability. Dr. Berry is an excellent educator and facilitator, and I highly recommend that others seeking to develop similar programs consult her for her expertise.
Adrienne Provost, PhD
Assistant Dean
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida
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As we contemplate creating an interdisciplinary Health Humanities program on our campus, Dr. Sara Agnelli and I have been lucky to work with the amazing resource known as Sarah Berry! She shared data, stories, and strategic insights in a low-key way that engaged all our stakeholders—students, staff, and faculty. It was such a treat to be listened to rather than lectured at. Everyone came away fortified with new knowledge and feeling downright inspired—thank you Sarah!
Trysh Travis, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Florida
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What a delight to have Sarah L. Berry, PhD present a faculty development session for the narrative medicine facilitators at Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Sarah's consultant talents shined bright as she guided MD facilitators to link close-reading strategies with clinical care. Brava!
—Anna-leila Williams, PhD
Professor of Medical Sciences, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
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Sarah's expertise on American literature, extensive knowledge of Medical Humanities scholarship, as well as the field's institutional history and development in baccalaureate and medical programs, is unsurpassed. She is a tremendous teacher; a highly innovative, organized, and agile thinker and writer; and a wonderful colleague. My continuing work in and commitment to build up the Medical Humanities at my current institution (and in my own research and teaching) is indelibly tied to Sarah's generosity and inspiring conversations over the years on the topic. I highly recommend Sarah and would be happy to provide a more detailed recommendation upon request.
—Anthony Cerulli, PhD
Professor of South Asian Studies, Director of Health and the Humanities Certificate, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Sarah is a powerful educator, a skilled facilitator, and an expert in curricular development in DEI and Health Humanities. Sarah connects with her audience and uses effective discussion techniques to get people talking. She also has a keen insight into curricular development--I saw her create with colleagues a whole new proposal for a Health Humanities curriculum at my institution that was ground-breaking. She uses her research to create evidence-based techniques for improving education. And she has years of experience as a crystal-clear and empowering communicator. I highly recommend her services!
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—Karen Frost-Arnold, PhD
Professor of Philosophy, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Sarah is a thought leader in Health Humanities program and curriculum development. She is a strategic thinker with outstanding communication skills, coupled with an innate empathy. Her knowledge of Health Humanities programs make her the ideal consultant for institutions developing or expanding curricular offerings.
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—Margie Hodges Shaw, JD, PhD, HEC-C
Associate Professor, Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Director of Clinical Ethics, University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital
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Sarah is an expert in Health Humanities education from developing programs to strategic planning to program evaluation and assessment. She's the first person I turn to when I need help or when someone asks me for a recommendation.
—Craig Klugman, PhD
Vincent De Paul Professor of Bioethics and Health Humanities at DePaul University