INTEGRATING FAITH AND MEDICAL TRAINING: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT ON LEADING A CATHOLIC STUDENT GROUP AS A MEDICAL STUDENT

Stephanie Mendonça Archanjo; Clara Teixeira Nogueira Cardoso

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INTEGRATING FAITH AND MEDICAL TRAINING: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT ON LEADING A CATHOLIC STUDENT GROUP AS A MEDICAL STUDENT

Autores

Stephanie Mendonça Archanjo
Clara Teixeira Nogueira Cardoso

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Resumo

Área temática

Compromisso Social do Médico Católico

Data de Publicação

21/08/2026

País da Publicação

Brasil

Idioma da Publicação

pt-BR

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https://www.even3.com.br/anais/xxvii-fiamc-world-congress-for-catholic-physicians-abstract-session-688844/1506648-integrating-faith-and-medical-training--an-experience-report-on-leading-a-catholic-student-group-as-a-medical-st

ISBN

978-65-272-2684-0

Palavras-Chave

Ethics, Medical, Religion and Medicine, Education, Medical, Student

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Introduction: Contemporary medical education has been guided by an emphasis on practicality and a focus on technical, scientific, and anatomical-biological aspects, neglecting essential dimensions of holistic care, such as spirituality and ethical values. In this context, there is also a weakening of the moral and spiritual development of university students, who often face challenges in preserving and integrating their faith into their academic and professional trajectories. The integration of faith and medical practice has been widely recognized as relevant and essential for the humanization of healthcare and the improvement of its quality, contributing to the development of empathetic and morally oriented competencies. Objective: The objective of this study is to report the experience of a medical student in leading a Catholic student group, highlighting the contributions to ethical, spiritual, and professional formation. Methods: This is a descriptive study, in the form of an experience report, based on the experience of leadership in a university religious group, involving the organization of educational meetings, discussions on medical ethics, spirituality, and clinical practice, as well as integration activities among members and other participants of the Catholic Church (friars, priests, and other young people of the community). Results: The analysis was conducted in a qualitative and reflective manner, considering the impacts of this experience on academic and personal development It was observed that participation and leadership within the group helped reinforce values such as empathy, ethical responsibility, and a sense of purpose in medical practice. The experience fostered a deeper understanding of the intrinsic value of life, in addition to enhancing arguments and expanding knowledge about the Catholic faith and its ethical role in medicine, leading to greater participant engagement in bioethical discussions and a greater appreciation of the spiritual dimension in patient care. Furthermore, the group provided emotional support and strengthened the sense of belonging, fostering a balanced approach to academic demands, while also establishing itself as a supportive space for understanding that the Catholic faith can be lived out in daily life and integrated inseparably into students’ lives. Conclusion: It is concluded that the integration of faith and medical education, through religious student groups, constitutes a significant strategy for the development of human and professional competencies, particularly for the training of physicians who are fully committed to patient care. By valuing the spiritual dimensions of existence, this experience fosters a more conscious medical practice guided by respect for human dignity in its entirety, as a divine creation.

Título do Evento: XXVII FIAMC World Congress for Catholic Physicians - ABSTRACT SESSION
Cidade do Evento: Brasília
Título dos Anais do Evento: Proceedings of the XXVII FIAMC World Congress of Catholic Physicians and VI Brazilian Congress of Catholic Physicians
Nome da Editora: Even3
Meio de Divulgação: Meio Digital

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ARCHANJO, Stephanie Mendonça; CARDOSO, Clara Teixeira Nogueira. INTEGRATING FAITH AND MEDICAL TRAINING: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT ON LEADING A CATHOLIC STUDENT GROUP AS A MEDICAL STUDENT.. In: Proceedings of the XXVII FIAMC World Congress of Catholic Physicians and VI Brazilian Congress of Catholic Physicians. Anais...Brasília(DF) Casa Dom Luciano, 2026. Disponível em: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/xxvii-fiamc-world-congress-for-catholic-physicians-abstract-session-688844/1506648-INTEGRATING-FAITH-AND-MEDICAL-TRAINING--AN-EXPERIENCE-REPORT-ON-LEADING-A-CATHOLIC-STUDENT-GROUP-AS-A-MEDICAL-ST. Acesso em: 11/09/2026