Blending the art and science of education: enhancing medical training through peer learning

<b>NEW & NOTEWORTHY</b> Modern-day education emphasizes individual excellence and competitive rivalry, often at the expense of collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and meaningful communication. Integrating peer learning can foster a more humane approach to problem-solving through collective wisdom. Despite being fundamental to well-being, happiness is rarely emphasized in academic environments, contributing to a growing global mental health crisis among students. This personal narrative explores these concerns and proposes integrating real-world, impactful themes to make the physiology curriculum more relevant to contemporary times.