International Journal of Contemporary Microbiology
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

The Value of the Social Sciences and Humanities within the Medical Curriculum

Associate Professor, Medical Sociology, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut, UP, India

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Sartaj Ahmad, Associate Professor, Medical Sociology, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut, UP, India

Online published on 6 April, 2019.

Abstract

This review article discusses the value of the Social Sciences and humanities within the medical curriculum. Medical science is used to study of disease Today, there is a trend towards establishing the medical humanities as a component of medical education. Learning about history, sociology, visual, performing arts, and literature can help physicians develop empathy and professionalism—skills that will lead to deeper connections with patients.

Keywords

Medical education, Social Sciences, humanities