HEAL presents: Lunch and Learn
Quacks, Heroes, and Humans: A Short History of Physicians in Comics and Cartoons
A conversation with Renée Rau
Throughout the modern era physicians have been the subject of satirical cartoons, comic strips, and most recently Graphic Medicine. Ranging from the quack doctor, to post World War II heroes, to everyday people, the image and narratives surrounding ‘the physician’ has changed over time and reflects larger societal issues.
Biography:
Renée A. Rau, a Southern California native, earned a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree at San José State University (SJSU) in December 2020. In 2017, she earned an MA in 20th-century United States history, specializing in women’s and gender history, from Washington State University (WSU). She works as an Information Services Librarian at the Norris Medical Library and liaisons with the Keck School of Medicine. Her current research interests include Graphic Medicine, pathways to health sciences librarianship, and reproductive health information.