Transformative learning through communal documentary viewing: a mixed methods study on kidney transplantation and organ donation in medical education.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore how learner transformation manifests in a communal arts and humanities (AH) educational activity for medical students.

Design

Mixed methods explorative study.

Setting

UK-based medical school that follows a 5-year case-based learning curricular model.

Interventions

A group of 105 first-year medical students attended a group viewing of a TV documentary titled, 'Life on the List' as part of their core curriculum. The documentary explores the humanistic aspects of kidney disease, organ donation and transplantation by portraying the personal stories of transplant recipients, donors and healthcare professionals. Following the screening, attendees engaged in a question-and-answer session with an expert panel.

Main outcome measures

Perceive

SUBMITTER: McCaffrey D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481357 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature