Cornell in Hollywood: Writing for Medical TV Dramas

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Blankspaces Venice, 606 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90291
 

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jeff Drayer, M.D. (A&S ’93), who began writing as a medical student at Duke University, where his essays on life in medical school were published as a collection titled The Cost-Effective Use of Leeches. Jeff then moved to Los Angeles to practice as a dermatologist, but found himself drawn to television, and began writing on NBC’s Mercy in 2009. Next, he spent 6 seasons on Royal Pains, and 7 more on Chicago Med. He currently lives in Brentwood with his wife Natalie, also a writer, and two sons Max and Hank.


Interview starts at 2:20pm followed by Q&A.  Light snacks provided.
 

Parking is free.


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Cost:

$15 per person for CCLA Members 
$25 per person for non-members
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