The role of the art in medical education from the viewpoint of students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Authors
Amir Vandsadeqpour 1
Afsane Bahrami 2
Farshid Abedi 3
Elham Atabati 4
Khadijeh Farrokhfall 5
1 Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
2 Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
3 Infectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
4 Clinical Research Development Unit, Valiasr Hospital, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
5 Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Abstract
Introduction

Recently, the study of the impact of art on human performance has attracted many researchers. Also, art can improve academic performance and personal growth of medical graduates. At the same time, little attention has been paid to the role of art in medical education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of art in medical education from the viewpoint of Birjand University of Medical Sciences students and to analyze the students' practical approach to using art and their different attitudes about the successful and effective impact of art on education.

Materials and Methods

The descriptive-analytical research was performed on Birjand University of Medical Sciences students in 2018-2019. Valid and reliable questionnaires were made available to students electronically (mobile application).

Results

101 students including 38 male students and 63 female students were included in the study. The results showed that 27% of students were pursuing a particular artistic discipline. Over 80% of students were engaged in an artistic activity while studying, in this issue, music was introduced as the most effective art. The students also agreed to the integration of art in the curriculum and its infrastructure development.

Conclusion

taking advantage of the arts to learn is part of the students' daily schedule, yet no formal action has been taken. On the other hand, medical humanities as the basis of the art integration in medical education require a serious introduction and practical attention.
Keywords
ART
Medical Education
Perspectives
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Medical Humanities
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