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James Doty, neurosurgeon and compassion expert, dies at 69

Written By Jennifer Welsh

The professor, neurosurgeon, investor, and author founded CCARE, Stanford Medicine’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. James “Jim” R. Doty, MD, founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford Medicine, died at age 69 on July 16, 2025, after complications from…

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In Memoriam: Dr. James Doty (1955-2025)

Written By Kathryn Sill

James (Jim) R. Doty, MD, FACS, FICS, FAANS, a beloved member of the Stanford Neurosurgery family, and the founder and director of the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research (CCARE), passed away on July 16, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, faculty, generations of trainees,…

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Nurturing You, Nurturing Them – A space of compassion for parents

Written By Devaki Nirula

As a student in the 2023 cohort of the Applied Compassion Training at CCARE Stanford, I was invited to explore what compassion truly means — not just as a concept, but as a lived, embodied practice. The journey led me deep into the heart of my own parenting experience, where…

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Promoting Compassion in Israeli Healthcare: From ACT at Stanford to Systemic Change

Written By Dikla Hertzog-Twig

When I joined the Applied Compassion Training program at Stanford, I had already founded Mehva, an NGO dedicated to promoting compassion and improving patient experience in Israeli healthcare. Mehva’s mission is to develop methodologies and practical tools, raise awareness, and impact public policy while training healthcare leadership and teams to…

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The 2025 Compassion Report

Written By CCARE

The 2025 Compassion Report, released by The Muhammad Ali Center, emphasizes the critical need for compassion in America, especially in light of rising polarization and division within communities. The report commemorates Muhammad Ali’s legacy as a champion of compassion, urging individuals to actively participate in fostering kindness and understanding, emphasizing…

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