[A comparative study between two academic working environments in residents of family medicine]

To compare the satisfaction level in the academic working environments (AWE) between the residents of two training primary care units.

Observational, transversal and comparative study. A previously constructed and validated instrument was applied, it included 30 items that evaluated the AWE with the following indicators: support, satisfaction, participation and respect; the reliability index's instrument was high (Cronbach's alpha is 0.88). The statistical analysis was made with the Mann-Whitney U test, and χ2 test for proportions.

Regarding the AWE, 4.28% of the residents obtained a really inappropriate environment; 8.57% very appropriate and 14% inappropriate environment. However the 72% was between intermediate environments. No statistical significant difference was found between the three measurements.

Our results are consistent with other national studies results where the "respect" indicator was the one with higher rank. The environment along with "participation," and "support," creates a favorable relationship among residents, teachers and the staff. However, the "imposition" and "rigidity" produces a decrease in the collective participation.