SCIENCE COMICS: TEACHING MEDICINE AND RELATED FIELDS

Objective: To present an overview of comic books as an educational tool and discuss the use of comic books in medicine. Literature Identification: This research is comprised of a narrative literature review and critical analysis of the information retrieved. News articles, dissertations, theses, books, and scholarly articles from peer reviewed journals were selected and reviewed for inclusion in this article. Results: Comics have been used as a pedagogical tool to motivate students to read, help them remember the content, and make the whole learning process fun. They have been used as supplemental readings in biochemistry, physics, and business ethics. Conclusion: In today’s media rich environment, comic books could be a visually interactive and innovative educational tool.