Christopher Fettes

Christopher Fettes is an instructor and program coordinator in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He holds a BA (2008) and MA (2015) in English from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). His roles include poetry editor for Medicine & Meaning literary journal and editorial board member for Slant, the English Department's poetry journal. Fettes teaches writing workshops focusing on creative and medical humanities themes.

• Education: BA English (UCA, 2008), MA English (UCA, 2015)

His research interests center on poetry and creative writing pedagogy, with a focus on intersections between literature and healthcare. Recent work explores narrative medicine and the role of artistic expression in public health contexts. Publications include poetry collections and contributions to academic and literary journals.

Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his editorial and publishing activities reflect sustained engagement with literary communities. His teaching and coordination roles highlight commitments to interdisciplinary education. No grants or lab affiliations are noted in available texts.