Curricula for empathy and compassion training in medical education: A systematic review

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Authors

Sundip Patel · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Alexis Pelletier‐Bui · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Stephanie Smith · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Michael Roberts · Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hope Kilgannon · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Stephen Trzeciak · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Brian W. Roberts

Abstract

Evidence suggests that training can enhance physician empathy and compassion. Training curricula should incorporate the specific behaviors identified in this report.

Topics & Keywords

Empathy and Medical Education Innovations in Medical Education Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 14, Issue 8, pp. e0221412-e0221412

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221412

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