MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SPIRITUALITY: IMPACT OF EXTENSION ACTIVITIES ON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT — AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Ludymilla Rodriguês; Karolina Vitória Loze Villela; Fabline Ribeiro Amorim; Natállia David Santos; ADRIANE FERREIRA DE BRITO

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Título do Trabalho

MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SPIRITUALITY: IMPACT OF EXTENSION ACTIVITIES ON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT — AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Autores

Ludymilla Rodriguês
Karolina Vitória Loze Villela
Fabline Ribeiro Amorim
Natállia David Santos
ADRIANE FERREIRA DE BRITO

Modalidade

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-688844/1507771-medical-education-and-spirituality--impact-of-extension-activities-on-student-development--an-experience-report

ISBN

978-65-272-2684-0

Palavras-Chave

Extension activities, Spirituality, Medical education

Resumo

Introduction: Medical education has expanded beyond technical and scientific competencies, incorporating humanistic and spiritual dimensions into healthcare, often influenced by Christian values such as compassion and love for others. In this context, extension activities provide opportunities for students to experience these principles through empathy, active listening and comprehensive care. Objective: To report the impact of extension activities on medical education, with emphasis on spirituality, humanization and the development of Christian values. Methods: This is a descriptive experience report based on the participation of a medical student in multiple extension projects between 2024 and 2026. The activities included missionary actions, playful interventions in hospital settings and healthcare assistance for socially vulnerable populations, involving home visits, clinical care and recreational activities. Results: The experiences demonstrated that medical practice extends beyond technical aspects, requiring active listening, sensitivity and openness to the spiritual dimension of patients. In addition to the impact on those assisted, a significant transformation was observed in the student. Continuous exposure to suffering, faith and resilience contributed to the strengthening of personal spirituality, expansion of the sense of mission and development of values such as solidarity, charity and commitment to others. Furthermore, there was increased awareness of the importance of comprehensive care, recognizing spirituality as a relevant component in the health-disease process. These experiences fostered a more sensitive, critical and humanized professional formation, guided by Christian values, directly influencing the understanding and practice of medicine. Conclusion: Extension activities had a significant impact on medical education, promoting the development of humanistic and ethical competencies. The integration of clinical practice and spirituality contributes to the training of more empathetic and committed professionals, capable of providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.

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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RODRIGUÊS, Ludymilla et al.. MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SPIRITUALITY: IMPACT OF EXTENSION ACTIVITIES ON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT — AN EXPERIENCE REPORT.. 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-688844/1507771-MEDICAL-EDUCATION-AND-SPIRITUALITY--IMPACT-OF-EXTENSION-ACTIVITIES-ON-STUDENT-DEVELOPMENT--AN-EXPERIENCE-REPORT. Acesso em: 11/09/2026