Training course: Arts and Humanities in Health Sciences

The Arts and Humanities in Health Sciences course is fundamental for a well-rounded education in the health sciences, as it contributes to a deeper understanding of the human experience in professional practice. Its impact extends beyond the enjoyment and emotion that art generates, providing concrete benefits in the education and practice of medicine and other health disciplines.

Furthermore, integrating the arts and humanities into healthcare training allows participants to develop enhanced observation and interpretation skills, as well as strengthen essential abilities such as empathy, effective communication, and teamwork. These competencies are key to improving patient relationships and enriching professional practice.

In response to these needs, the Postgraduate and Continuing Education Unit of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Piura offers the Arts and Humanities in Health Sciences Course to those interested. This program aims to help participants recognize the importance of the humanities in their professional training, consolidate observation and critical analysis skills through the study of various art forms, and encourage reflection on the relationship between health sciences and the humanities.

Upon completion of the training process, the graduate is expected to acquire the following competencies:

• Recognize the importance of the arts and humanities in the comprehensive training of health professionals.
• Develop observation, critical analysis and empathy skills through the study of various art forms.
• To encourage reflection on the relationship between health sciences and the humanities, and how these can improve practice in the health field.

The Teaching Methodology is based on the following:

1. Virtual Master Classes: Once a week, 2 hours long with a break. Covering the course's main themes. The final session (Week 7) will be in person on a Saturday.
2. Reflective Moment: Each student will briefly define in writing 3 ideas or impressions at the end of each session.
   • Define what impact the session had on them.
   • Define what will be useful to them in the future (from what was developed in the session).
   • Define a goal based on what was developed in the session
3. Bi-weekly asynchronous videos (there will be a total of 3)
   • During the 2-week cycles, participants will have to watch a short, pre-recorded session and will have to answer a questionnaire to evaluate the activity.
4. Assignments: These must be submitted at the end of the second, fourth, and sixth weeks. Assignments will be assigned in advance, and students will be able to choose from different options.

Course certification will be given to any participant who, in addition to attending more than 70% of the teaching activities, passes the course with a final average grade of at least 11 points (vigesimal system).