Imagining the Future of Creativity in Medical Education

Nyiramukama Diana Kashaka

Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Medical education is at a crossroads, grappling with the rapid expansion of medical knowledge and the need to equip learners with skills for an uncertain and evolving healthcare landscape. This paper examines how integrating creativity into medical education can address these challenges. Current pedagogical trends, such as rigid curricula and high-stakes assessment cultures, hinder the development of critical and creative thinkers. By examining innovative methods like simulation-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emerging technologies, this study underscores the transformative potential of creativity in enhancing medical education. Finally, it envisions a future where creative pedagogies foster adaptive, innovative, and resilient physicians, better prepared to navigate complex clinical and societal needs.

Keywords: Creativity in Medical Education, Pedagogical Innovation, Adaptive Expertise, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Medical Curriculum Reform.

CITE AS: Nyiramukama Diana Kashaka (2024). Imagining the Future of Creativity in Medical Education. IDOSR JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 9(3):9-13. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJHSS/2024/939130000