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David T Stern1, Jordan J Cohen, Ann Bruder

  • 1Division of General Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. david.t.stern@mssm.edu

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Humanism in medical education is essential for professionalism. Effective programs provide patient perspective, reflection time, and mentoring to cultivate humanistic physicians.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professionalism in Medicine
  • Humanistic Care

Background:

  • Humanism is the core of authentic professionalism in medicine.
  • Integrating humanism into medical education and clinical practice is crucial.
  • The professionalism movement in medicine emphasizes humanistic values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define humanism in medicine.
  • To describe effective educational programs promoting humanism in medical schools.
  • To identify key factors contributing to the success of these programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current definitions of humanism in medicine.
  • Description of educational programs at US and international medical schools.
  • Analysis of common elements in successful humanism-promoting programs.

Main Results:

  • Effective programs offer students opportunities to understand patient perspectives.
  • Structured reflection on patient experiences is a key component.
  • Mentoring is vital for converting experiences into formative learning.

Conclusions:

  • Successful humanism education requires patient perspective, reflection, and mentoring.
  • These programs foster the development of humanistic physicians.
  • Disseminating innovative educational strategies can enhance the profession's commitment to humanistic care.