Invitation
Anthroposophical Medical Grand Rounds
A Whole Different Model of Research –
Developing and Publishing a Case Study
13 May 2026
4 p.m. CEST (check your time)
Online (in English without translation)
Dear Colleagues, dear friends worldwide,
What form of research really shows the beauty and depth of anthroposophic medicine? It is usually not a randomized, placebo-controlled study, where the individual needs and destiny of a patient are so easily lost.
Learn how successful Case Study research can be and how it can be further developed for the future.
Join special presenters (in order of presentations): Prof. Dr. Erik Baars, Dr. Annemarie Abbing, Dr. med. Paul Werthmann, Moderator: Adam Blanning MD
Contributions:
How to establish a causal relationship between intervention(s) and effect(s) in case studies: an introduction to research designs and causal arguments
Prof. Dr. Erik Baars, MD (not practicing), epidemiologist. University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Louis Bolk Institute, The Netherlands. Coordinator of the Anthroposophic Medicine Research Council of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum.
Beyond the Beautiful Story: transparent case reports in arts therapies using CARE Guidelines and mixed methods
Dr. Annemarie Abbing is an associate lector in arts therapies at the University of Applied Sciences Leiden, The Netherlands. She developed the CARE-AAT Guidelines for arts therapies and has published several case reports, among other studies.
From patient stories to scientific case reports with sound data and substantiated claims – a publication project on oncologic cases
Dr. Paul G. Werthmann, MHS is an anthroposophical physician and researcher with special interest in case reports. He co-authored the Explanations and Elaborations article of the international publication guideline on case reports. He is part of the editorial board of the anthroposophical medical journal „Der Merkurstab“.
We want as many people as possible to participate, but must now charge a modest tuition in order to make the Grand Rounds a sustainable, long-term continuing education program.
Tuition levels:
Regular tuition: 15 CHF
Discounted: 10 CHF
Hardship/student: 5 CHF
Registration can be done directly via Zoom:
Registration via Zoom
Those who cannot register via Zoom due to country restrictions can do so by using our donation site. In that case the zoom link will be sent to you a few days before the event:
Registration via our donation site
The event will be recorded.
The Medical Section is pleased to now be able to offer certificates of participation for those who participate.
We look forward to your participation together with leading colleagues!
Adam Blanning
