Chase Shutak '12

T.H.E. H.U.M.E.RUS stands for "Teaching Humor Education Humorously, Using Medical Education ResourUrceS." Throughout the course of our four years at P&S, we study the fundamentals of becoming a health care provider; the underlying science, the provider-patient relationship and professionalism in the practice of medicine.  One skill that cannot be over-taught is the ability to think on one's feet - to actively listen and appropriately respond.  This skill is at the core of improvisational comedy, and is honed with practice of the art.  Our goal is to use improv comedy to teach CUMC students to respond to their environments and confidently approach new and unpredictable situations - situations similar to what health care professionals must face in their daily lives.  THE HUMERUS provides a fun and supportive space for students to gather in order to escape the rigors of academia, and explore a different side of themselves.

Activities include small group rehearsals, trips to improv shows, and campus performances.