April 18, 2025
UAMS presentation will delve into intersection of psychiatry, history, ethics, exploring the impact of medical history
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will livestream the UAMS History of Medicine and Science Lecture “Lobotomies and War Crimes: The Medical Paths of Walter Freeman and Douglas M. Kelley” Thursday, April 24, at 5 p.m. as part of its Arkansas Live initiative at myarpbs.org/arkansaslive.
Jack El-Hai, an acclaimed historian and author recognized for his profound explorations of history and medicine, will offer an insightful discussion of the intersection of psychiatry, history and ethics, shedding a light on the complexities of medical history and its lasting impact.
El-Hai is the author of several notable books, including “The Lobotomist” and “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” the latter of which is being adapted into the upcoming film “Nuremberg,” directed by James Vanderbilt and starring Rami Malek and Russell Crowe.
This lecture is presented in collaboration with UAMS Departments of Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. For more information, visit History and Science Lecture.
Arkansas Live is an initiative from Arkansas PBS that brings compelling special events directly to Arkansans via vivid, multi-camera livestreaming. Viewers gain front row access to some of the most in-demand events across the state, including livestreams from Crystal Bridges, Arkansas Department of Heritage, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and more.
About Arkansas PBS
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