CWIM Pearls | Shadows and Light | Reframe. Reconnect. Re-engage

Join Canadian Women in Medicine on Wednesday, September 26th as we hear from Dr. Heather Patterson.

Heather Patterson is an adult and pediatric emergency physician, author, and award-

winning photographer from Calgary, AB. During the pandemic, she began

photographing the intimate moments at Calgary hospitals that went on to

become Shadows and Light, her recent book publication. Using compelling visual

storytelling, her images depict the humanity of those we care for, the extraordinary team

we work with, and the moments that define us as physicians.

Photographs from her ongoing project have been featured in Macleans, where they

were a finalist for a National Magazine Award, The Globe and Mail, Calgary Herald and

on national media outlets.  She has received the CAEP award for Medical Journalism in

2022 and her images have been recognized in numerous international photography

competitions.