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This paragraph comes from George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health (GWish)
http://www.gwish.org/

Background
GWish was established in May 2001 as a leading organization on education and clinical issues related to spirituality and health. Under the direction of Founder and Director Christina M. Puchalski, MD, associate professor of Medicine and Health Care Sciences, GWish is changing the face of healthcare through innovative programs for physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including clergy and chaplains. Dr. Puchalski’s pioneering work has had a major impact on medical education, professional education, and clinical programs locally, nationally, and internationally.

Spirituality: A Clinical Definition
In 1999, the Association of American Medical Colleges Medical School Objectives Report III (pdf) defined Spirituality as follows:

Spirituality is recognized as a factor that contributes to health in many persons. The concept of spirituality is found in all cultures and societies. It is expressed in an individual’s search for ultimate meaning through participation in religion and/or belief in God, family, naturalism, rationalism, humanism and the arts. All these factors can influence how patients and health care professionals perceive health and illness and how they interact with one another.

Our Mission
GWish is working toward a more compassionate system of healthcare by restoring the heart and humanity of medicine through research, education and policy work focused on bringing increased attention to the spiritual needs of patients, families and healthcare professionals.

As a leader of education and/or work in spirituality and health, we are asking for your contribution to SOERCE. Please submit any educational materials related to your coursework or beyond. All submissions are welcome. Your submission will go through a review process and we will let you know if it is acceptable and/or needs any changes. We also ask for any creative ideas you might have about the website design, links you would wish to see, and any other creative ideas you may have.

Please contact Misha Kogan at hcsmrk@gwumc.edu or Laurie Lyons at hcslbl@gwumc.edu. Both of us can be reached by telephone at (202) 994-6228.

Thank you for your participation!