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[Curricular adjustments in the clinical fields].

Roberto Uribe Elías1

  • 1Departamento de Historia y Filosofía de la Medicina. Facultad de Medicina UNAM, México, D.F. rue42@hotmail.com

Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|April 30, 2011
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Summary

The 2010 medical curriculum at the National Autonomous University of Mexico emphasizes cooperative clinical education. Continuous training for medical teams is crucial for enhancing patient care quality and medical education.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Training
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Context:

  • The 2010 undergraduate medical curriculum at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) faculty of medicine.
  • Curriculum aligns with the operational structure of medical care units designated for teaching.
  • Clinical teaching/learning relies on collaborative efforts between professors and students.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the essential role of permanent education and training for medical teams in teaching institutions.
  • To underscore that teaching should be a hallmark of excellence in Ministry of Health units.
  • To emphasize the importance of continuous clinical evaluation for formative development and quality assessment.

Summary:

  • The UNAM medical curriculum integrates clinical teaching within existing healthcare structures.

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  • Effective clinical education necessitates a partnership between institutional physicians and students.
  • Ongoing professional development for all medical staff is vital for maintaining high standards.

    • Impact:

    • Elevating the quality of medical care through a focus on teaching excellence.
    • Ensuring the formative development of medical students through robust clinical evaluation.
    • Recognizing clinical practice as the fundamental essence of medicine and medical training.