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The Mission of Professors in the Cultural and Spiritual Education of Students a Case Study of Higher Health Education



Mohagheghi MA1 ; Tabatabaee SM2 ; Tabrizchi N3 ; Sajjadi Jazi SJ4 ; Larijani B5 ; Seyedi SM6 ; Simforoosh N7 ; Khayamzadeh M3 ; Ghasemzadeh N8 ; Mobasher M9
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  1. 1. Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Functional Neurosurgical Research Center of Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Academy of Medical Sciences I.R of Iran, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Permanent Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences I.R of Iran, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Medical Ethics, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Published:2023

Abstract

Academic faculty members play the most influential role in realizing the goals and ideals of higher education and community health. In the contemporary period, playing the cultural and educational role of professors regarding students, in the most crucial mission of higher education, has not been given as much attention as its importance and necessity, and neglecting it has resulted in irreparable damages and consequences. In this study, while explaining the necessity and importance, regarding the identification of prominent cultural roles of professors in relation to students (with emphasis on higher health education), efforts and effective solutions have been examined and proposed. The study was conducted with a combination of descriptive-analytical method and focused group discussion. Selected views of expert professors and data from authentic local scientific articles and related topics have been used in upstream documents. The findings of the study were arranged in five major areas and forty topics. Cultural goals and ideals; General mission of professors for the cultural education of all students and Special mission of professors of higher health education; Authentic methods and requirements for cultural education of students were identified and recommended under the eight selected topics in each axis in order of priority. University Professors play a central role in the cultural and value education of students. It is appropriate to design and realize this responsibility in an objective manner and with suitable scientific methods in the educational system of observation and excellence. © 2023 Tehran University of Medical Sciences.