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Medical education now includes humanities.

P L Hogg

    Pennsylvania Medicine
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Most US medical schools now offer humanities courses, with a majority requiring them. This review examines the specific humanities offerings available to medical students in Pennsylvania.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Humanities in Medicine

    Background:

    • Over 80% of US medical schools have incorporated humanities instruction since the 1960s.
    • Humanities courses are increasingly offered, though not always required for medical students.
    • This study focuses on the landscape of humanities education within Pennsylvania's medical institutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and document the humanities courses and programs offered by medical schools in Pennsylvania.
    • To understand the extent and nature of humanities integration in medical curricula in a specific region.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of medical schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Analysis of course catalogs and program descriptions.
    • Review of elective and required humanities offerings.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant number of Pennsylvania medical schools provide elective humanities courses.
    • Some institutions offer lecture series or integrated humanities components.
    • The specific types of humanities subjects vary across schools.

    Conclusions:

    • Pennsylvania medical schools are actively integrating humanities into their programs.
    • Further research could explore the impact of these courses on medical students' development.
    • The trend indicates a growing recognition of the value of humanities in medical training.