Learn why art matters to surgeons! The relationship between surgery and art is historically foundational, rooted in shared disciplines such as observation, precision, creativity, and visual thinking. This ePoster, presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress, explores how the Surgeon Artists League builds on that foundation to develop a contemporary model for integrating fine-art practice into surgical professional formation. Through artistic inquiry, surgeons can strengthen reflection, empathy, collaboration, and lifelong learning—qualities that enrich professional development and patient care.

Learn why art matters to surgeons! The relationship between surgery and art is historically foundational, rooted in shared disciplines such as observation, precision, creativity, and visual thinking. This ePoster, presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress, explores how the Surgeon Artists League builds on that foundation to develop a contemporary model for integrating fine-art practice into surgical professional formation. Through artistic inquiry, surgeons can strengthen reflection, empathy, collaboration, and lifelong learning—qualities that enrich professional development and patient care.

Learn why art matters to surgeons! The relationship between surgery and art is historically foundational, rooted in shared disciplines such as observation, precision, creativity, and visual thinking. This ePoster, presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress, explores how the Surgeon Artists League builds on that foundation to develop a contemporary model for integrating fine-art practice into surgical professional formation. Through artistic inquiry, surgeons can strengthen reflection, empathy, collaboration, and lifelong learning—qualities that enrich professional development and patient care.