"Brought to life through imagery" - animated graphic novels to promote empathic, patient-centred care in postgraduate medical learners.
Travis SutherlandDorothy ChoiCatherine H YuPublished in: BMC medical education (2021)
Residents appreciated sharing difficult experiences and seeking support. They acknowledged the curriculum as a commitment to wellness and felt it reduced burnout and improved empathy. The comics were viewed as an effective reminder of the patient perspective. Variable curriculum feedback highlights the challenge in designing a course for adult learners. Future investigations may include the development and incorporation of similar curricula in other post-graduate residency training programs.