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The Student Activity Affair Unit of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences conducted a Movie Day on January 29, 2025, which included an insightful movie about a patient's experience with Alzheimer's disease. The event, which took place at the Ibn-Alnafis Auditorium, aimed to promote empathy and critical thinking among students while increasing awareness of mental health and aging. The session, which attracted about 75 participants from different programs, featured a post-screening conversation that facilitated students' emotional and intellectual engagement with the subject. The event was highly appreciated and will serve as an inspiration for future film screenings with a health focus.
All students across programs (MBBS, PharmD, Nursing, MLS)
• Raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease among students through visual storytelling.
• Enhance students’ understanding of patient experiences and the emotional toll of chronic illness.
• Promote empathy and reflective thinking about mental health and aging.
• Provide a relaxed, engaging environment for extracurricular learning.
• Encourage open dialogue on healthcare challenges faced by patients and families.
Description of learning outcomes achieved through the activity:
• Medical Insight: Students gained a deeper understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, including its symptoms, progression, and impact on patients and families.
• Empathy Development: The film highlighted the emotional journey of the main character, encouraging students to see beyond clinical presentations and consider the human side of healthcare.
• Communication Skills: Post-movie discussions allowed students to express reflections, improving their ability to communicate sensitive topics related to aging and memory loss.
• Multidisciplinary Perspective: The activity bridged clinical learning with arts and humanities, enhancing holistic understanding of patient care.
