Role of Arts and Humanities in Medical Education

Authors

  • Ankita Agrawaal Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Krishna Kumar Agrawaal Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v13i01.78390

Keywords:

Arts, Humanities, Medical education

Abstract

The  integration  of  arts  and  humanities  in  medical  education  fosters  emotional  intelligence,  critical  thinking,  and  a patient-centered approach, essential for modern healthcare. Historically, medical training emphasized scientific rigor, leading to a detachment from humanistic aspects. The medical humanities movement, led by figures like Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, sought to reinstate compassion and ethical reflection in medicine. Today, medical schools incorporate humanities disciplines such as philosophy, literature, and visual arts to enhance observation skills, empathy, and communication. Studies demonstrate that humanities exposure improves diagnostic accuracy, physician-patient relationships, and clinical reasoning. However, challenges include curriculum overload, skepticism regarding relevance, and assessment difficulties. Future directions call for embedding humanities within core curricula, developing standardized evaluation tools, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Strengthening humanities in medical education will cultivate well-rounded physicians capable of addressing the complex emotional and ethical dimensions of healthcare, ultimately improving patient outcomes and professional well-being.

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Author Biographies

Ankita Agrawaal, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Pedodontics

Krishna Kumar Agrawaal, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Nephrology unit, Department of Internal Medicine

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Published

2025-05-12

How to Cite

Ankita Agrawaal, & Krishna Kumar Agrawaal. (2025). Role of Arts and Humanities in Medical Education. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 13(01), 47–49. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v13i01.78390

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 01 (2025): Issue 33

Section

Medical Education

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