📄 Research Article
IAJMCP Vol. 13, No. 1 (2025)
HEALING THROUGH NARRATIVE: CULTIVATING EMPATHY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
Fatima Zainab Garba
Department of Family Medicine, Bayero University Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
International Academic Journal of Medical and Clinical Practice,
Vol. 13, No. 1 (2025),
pp. 20-24 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20136957
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
Research Article
Abstract
Medical education is increasingly emphasizing not only clinical competence but also humanistic, ethical, and reflective skills essential for patient-centered care. Medical storytelling has emerged as a powerful pedagogical tool that engages learners emotionally and intellectually, bridging the gap between biomedical knowledge and the human experience. By incorporating narratives from patients, families, clinicians, and communities, storytelling fosters deep reflection, enhances empathy, and cultivates communication skills. The integration of storytelling into formal curricula provides structured opportunities for reflective learning, professional identity formation, and ethical reasoning. Through these narrative experiences, health professionals develop a more holistic understanding of illness, healing, and patient care, ultimately contributing to improved clinical practice and compassionate healthcare delivery.
Keywords:
["Medical storytelling","Reflective learning","Empathy","Patient-centered care","Health professional education"]
📑 How to Cite This Article
APA 7th Edition:
Fatima Zainab Garba (2025). HEALING THROUGH NARRATIVE: CULTIVATING EMPATHY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION. International Academic Journal of Medical and Clinical Practice, 13(1), 20-24. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20136957
Fatima Zainab Garba (2025). HEALING THROUGH NARRATIVE: CULTIVATING EMPATHY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION. International Academic Journal of Medical and Clinical Practice, 13(1), 20-24. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20136957
Vancouver Style:
Fatima Zainab Garba. HEALING THROUGH NARRATIVE: CULTIVATING EMPATHY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION. Int. Acad. J. Med. Clin. Pract.. 2025;13(1):20-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20136957
Fatima Zainab Garba. HEALING THROUGH NARRATIVE: CULTIVATING EMPATHY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION. Int. Acad. J. Med. Clin. Pract.. 2025;13(1):20-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20136957
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