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Medical education and the arts: a survey of U.S. medical schools
Mathew A Strickland1, Cecilia T Gambala, Paul Rodenhauser
1Tulane University School of Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, TB53, New Orleans, Louisiana70112-2715, USA.
Background:
Although the literary arts initiated the movement to include the humanities in medical education, little is known about the incorporation of other art forms.
Purpose:
A study was designed to determine the variety of arts-related activities in U.S. medical schools.
Methods:
Questionnaires were mailed twice to each of the U.S. medical school deans requesting information about arts-related required and elective courses, extracurricular activities, course and activity titles, and funding sources.
Results:
Of 100 respondents (78%), 21 offer arts-related required courses, 42 offer electives, and 89 offer extracurricular activities. School-based funds were listed in 67 schools and endowments in 13.
Conclusion:
Exposure to a variety of the arts is commonplace in U.S. medical schools. Almost half the schools involve the arts in the curriculum and over two thirds support arts-related extracurricular programs. Further investigation is necessary to determine the numbers of students involved, degree of involvement, and the impact on learning and practice.
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