Elaine MacDougall

Title: Director of the Writing Center/English Lecturer

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Description of Work:

The Rhetoric of Health and Medicine field is very new to me, so I am exploring unknown territory as an RHM scholar. I was introduced to narrative medicine during spring 2020, which sparked my interest in the intersection of the humanities and science. I would like to use my training in yoga and writing studies to find my niche as I get closer to starting my dissertation for my doctoral program in Language, Literacy and Culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Right now, I am interested in learning more about this field of scholarship and possibly collaborating with another scholar on a chapter or project. I have learned that working with colleagues is one of the best ways to grow, offer and receive support, and explore new ideas.