Korean J Med Educ.  2012 Sep;24(3):189-196.

Application of 'Writing for Healing' in Premedical Humanities Education

Affiliations
  • 1Medical Education Unit, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. mia1@yonsei.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Biochemistry, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.

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.

Keyword

Healing; Writing education; Premedical curriculum; Humanities therapy

MeSH Terms

Curriculum
Frustration
Health Personnel
Humanities
Humans
Students, Medical
Writing
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