Many have noted today that we constantly feel pressured to live fragmented lives. Faith seems to be relegated to the private sphere, quite separate from our public lives. This experience can be felt in the field of healthcare, as much as any other field of work in our society. Many people of faith are left confused about how their faith is relevant to their work. Attempts at integrating faith with our public lives can sometimes be misguided, if not harmful.

Hear from Joy Walton, MD, an OSU alum and former professor in the College of Medicine at Ohio State, as she discusses the pressures of fragmentation that can be faced with her work in healthcare, and what it might mean to pursue an integrated life today.

Dr. Joy Walton is a dual board–certified physician with over 15 years of experience. She earned her BS in biology and medical degree from The Ohio State University in 2007 and completed her Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency training at the University of Rochester.

She spent over a decade at Nationwide Children’s Hospital caring for children and adults with complex medical conditions while also practicing as an adult hospitalist.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Walton transitioned to medical education, serving as Associate Program Director and launching a nationally recognized health equity clinic in west Columbus.

Dr. Walton is married and has three children.

This was recorded live during a Carmen House Speaker Series event on the campus of The Ohio State University.