Prevalence of visual art education in medical school curricula: a national survey of US medical schools.

ABSTRACT: Background: The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has recommended integrating medically-relevant arts and humanities curricula into medical student education in order promote physician skills development. An analysis of the state of existing visual arts-based medical school pedagogies was conducted to inform future implementation strategies.Methodology: An electronic survey was distributed to representatives of US medical schools to describe the prevalence and characteristics of visual arts-based medical school curricula. Official courses, informal events, cross-registration opportunities, and established art museum partnerships were assessed.Results: Survey response rates were 65% for US allopathic medical schools and 56% for osteopathic medical schools.

SUBMITTER: Nijim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627040 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature