OBLIQUITY was created at the University of Alberta in 2019 with a vision to dissolve the partition between the arts and the sciences while offering participants tools to cope with difficult situations they may endure. The humanities emphasize the stark ambiguity that is present in both medicine and society, causing learners to pause and question their personal biases and engage in self-reflection. OBLIQUITY aims to creates an environment where students can unravel difficult conversations and confers the ability to understand the perspectives of others. By learning to confront multifaceted issues, students can be inspired to advocate for health equity and system level as they progress in their careers.

OBLIQUITY is not strictly for health professionals, though the intersections between the humanities and medicine remain prominent themes in our workshops. We strive to represent a variety of perspectives and peoples in our workshops by carefully and thoughtfully selecting each of our speakers. Please contact us if you are interested in collaborating!