About Us

Grey Matter (GM), the medical poetry journal of the Narrative Medicine program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, believes that poetry is a portal for introspection and reflection, one that connects us more deeply and empathetically to the human experience. In other words, GM is an exemplary application of the Medical Humanities, a discipline that resides at the crossroads of healthcare and human care.

Every issue of GM strives to represent voices across the healthcare spectrum, from providers to patients, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and the celebration of our unique medical narratives.

Submissions

Submissions are welcome from all members of the healthcare community, including patients. Because we’re a medical poetry journal, we have a particular interest in poetry that

• explores the human condition through a medical lens
• reflects on the emotional effects of our medical/health experiences
• anticipates what the future holds for humanity and medicine

How to Submit

• Submit no more than 3 poems or one piece of flash prose (500 words maximum).
• Please include a brief, third-person bio (150 words or fewer) with your submission.
• If your work is published, GM receives first North American rights; all rights revert to the author upon publication.
• Please submit at uagreymatter@gmail.com

Before submitting, we encourage you to read our previous issues, which can be accessed from the Grey Matter drop-down menu at the top of the page.

Editorial Board

Faculty Editor: Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski
Editors: Raena Raebel, Thea Shogren
Past Editors: Meher Rakkar (founder), Shiv Shah

GM is proudly supported by the Narrative Medicine program, which is directed by Dr. Jennifer Hartmark-Hill.