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Abstract
There has been a recent tendency to attach special importance to writing education. Books on 'writing to heal' are being written in or translated into Korean. According to these texts, writing is a valuable tool for internal healing, depending on the mode of application. Writing can have positive effects and give hope to an individual or group, but it can also be a source of frustration and despair. Based on the distinct effects of writing, we cannot overemphasize the significance of writing education. Writing is generally taught during a premedical course that targets students who will eventually practice medicine. Many reports have examined immorality in medical students and health care providers, which is a reason that writing education is important for medical systems. 'Writing for Healing' is open to freshmen at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. The aim of this subject is to help students identify and acknowledge internal diseases to lead a healthier life and eventually become positive and responsible health care providers. However, in addition to the vague definition of what 'healing' is, the concept of 'writing for healing' has not been defined. This paper attempts to define the concept of 'writing for healing' and considers what influences it can have on a humanities curriculum in medical colleges.Entities:
Keywords: Healing; Humanities therapy; Premedical curriculum; Writing education
Year: 2012 PMID: 25813128 PMCID: PMC8813347 DOI: 10.3946/kjme.2012.24.3.189
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Korean J Med Educ ISSN: 2005-727X
The Subjects Which Use Writing as a Evaluative Tool during Premedical Course at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine
| Subjects | Class code | Lecturer | Hours | Credits | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical humanities I | Essential | A full-time professor | 2 for 16 wk | 2 | Introduction of medicine on the basis of medical history |
| Medical humanities II | Essential | A full-time professor | 3 for 16 wk | 3 | To consider what kind of medical doctors are desirable on the basis of literature and art |
| Medical humanities III | Essential | A part-time instructor (philosopher) | 2 for 16 wk | 2 | Introduction and discussion of medical development and future medicine on the basis of philosophical view |
| Extracurricular activities I | Essential | Director, department of premedicine | 1 for 32 wk | 1 | Students have to write all of their activities |
| Extracurricular activities II | Essential | Dean of student affairs | 1 for 32 wk | 1 | Students have to write all of their activities |
The Subjects of Writing during Premedical Course at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine
| Subjects | Class code | Lecturer | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing in View of Literature | Selective | A part-time instructor (writer) | 4 for 16 wk | 3 |
| Writing in View of Philosophy | Selective | A part-time instructor (philosopher) | 4 for 16 wk | 3 |
| Writing in View of Science | Selective | A part-time instructor (scientist) | 4 for 16 wk | 3 |
| Writing for Healing | Selective | A writer at medical education unit | 4 for 16 wk | 3 |
Students can select one of the subjects among four of writing class at first term during premedical course.