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Background <p>Preclinical neuroscience often feels abstract, contributes to neurophobia, and may obscure the patient experience. Visual arts-based learning may strengthen observation and interpretation.</p> Activity <p>We integrated gamified, visual arts-based exercises into readiness assessment questions in a required six-week preclinical neuroscience course for 172&#xa0;s-year medical students.</p> Results &amp; Discussion <p>All students completed the exercises. Of 123 survey respondents, 43% agreed the activities promoted novel thinking and engagement. Narrative comments highlighted emotional impact, interdisciplinary appreciation, enjoyment, and opportunities for refinement. This feasible approach may support more observational, interpretive, and human-centered neuroscience learning.</p>

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Looking Closely at the Human Experience: Visual Art–Based Exercises in Preclinical Neuroscience Education

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年8月4日

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  • Tamara B. Kaplan,
  • Michael Stanley,
  • Christine M. Bentley,
  • Joel T. Katz

摘要

Background

Preclinical neuroscience often feels abstract, contributes to neurophobia, and may obscure the patient experience. Visual arts-based learning may strengthen observation and interpretation.

Activity

We integrated gamified, visual arts-based exercises into readiness assessment questions in a required six-week preclinical neuroscience course for 172 s-year medical students.

Results & Discussion

All students completed the exercises. Of 123 survey respondents, 43% agreed the activities promoted novel thinking and engagement. Narrative comments highlighted emotional impact, interdisciplinary appreciation, enjoyment, and opportunities for refinement. This feasible approach may support more observational, interpretive, and human-centered neuroscience learning.