[Perspectives for the near future]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Public Health Policy
• Healthcare System Strengthening

Context:

• Analysis of 75 years of medical student participation in the National Health System.
• Positive outcomes observed, necessitating a discussion on optimal social service conditions.
• Current social service model requires adjustments to enhance its contribution and educational value.

Purpose:

• To reflect on and redefine the conditions and characteristics of social service for medical students.
• To propose necessary changes for improving medical services and continuing medical education.
• To identify key challenges and suggest short, intermediate, and long-term solutions.

Summary:

• Key issues include redefining site characteristics, creating diverse alternatives, regionalization, and establishing dual positions in rural areas.
• Intermediate-term goals involve adjusting legal frameworks and implementing continuous supervision and tutorship.
• Long-term vision includes general practitioners leading primary care in all areas and mentoring students.

Impact:

• Strengthening continuing medical education through improved social service experiences.
• Enhancing collaboration for more efficient training of health human resources.
• Improving the overall health care delivery for the population by better-prepared medical professionals.