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Teaching in Spanish medical schools
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain. bombi@medicina.ub.es
Medical Teacher
|August 2, 2003
Summary
Spanish medical schools face challenges in integrating new curricula and ensuring adequate resources. A national survey reveals student-teacher ratios and healthcare facility availability across all 27 medical schools.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Spanish medical schools underwent significant curriculum changes between 1993 and 2000.
- New study plans are primarily discipline-oriented with varying interdisciplinary integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of medical education in Spain.
- To evaluate healthcare facilities and teaching staff at Spanish medical schools.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was conducted among all 27 Spanish medical schools.
- A 100% response rate was achieved, providing comprehensive data.
Main Results:
- In the 2000-01 academic year, there were 4471 first-year students.
- Available healthcare facilities included 67,331 hospital beds and 234 Primary Care Centres.
- The average student-to-professor ratio was 3.02:1, with significant variations.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed snapshot of medical education infrastructure in Spain.
- Findings highlight the need for continued evaluation of resources and curriculum integration.