History lessons in medical education: A current necessity?
Sugand K., Metcalfe D., Arya D., Akhtar K.
AimTo explore and discuss the necessity of integrating the history of medicine within the medical curriculum.MethodsInternational peer‐reviewed academic journals, PubMed and MedLine databases and secondary sources were explored to review historical events that revolutionalized the practice of medicine, surgery, pharmaceuticals and robotics, among others.ResultsNumerous case studies have been presented in chronological order, which have made a sustainable impact on clinical practice. The profiles of pioneers and the historical events that led to a chain reaction of advancement in the history of medicine have been discussed, with a view to their impact on future achievements. History should still play an integral role within undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.