Gurdev Singh
Physician-writer studying the gap between what is said and what is understood.
My work centers on one idea: most misunderstandings don’t occur because no one spoke, but because meaning did not transfer.
As a physician-writer, I study the gap between what is said and what is heard, especially in high-stakes settings such as illness, aging, and difficult decisions. I explore how trust is formed or lost within seconds, why reassurance sometimes increases distress, and how presence can succeed where explanation fails.
I write literary nonfiction, research-informed essays, and give talks on empathy, communication, and human dignity. My aim is not to teach scripts, but to deepen awareness of what people carry away from an encounter because that, more than information, shapes outcomes.
Where words end, meaning begins
Sheila Walsh
M.Ed.
Sheila is an experienced Instructional Designer, who has created curricula and program evaluations for medical schools, and Community Health Centers.