[Research in the Master's Degree program in Social Medicine]

Area of Science:

• Social Medicine
• Public Health Research
• Medical Education

Context:

• Research conducted within the master's degree in Social Medicine at Metropolitan Autonomous University, Xochimilco campus, Mexico.
• Exploration of research integration in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and faculty development.
• Emphasis on understanding the health-disease process and medical practice within broader socio-economic contexts.

Purpose:

• To analyze the role and structure of research within a social medicine master's program.
• To establish guidelines for research by considering the socio-economic determinants of health.
• To identify and summarize current research endeavors in social epidemiology, medical practice, and human resources.

Summary:

• The research examines the integration of research into the curriculum, teaching staff, and knowledge generation within social medicine.
• It posits that effective research guidelines require analyzing health and medical practice through the lens of social sciences.
• Ongoing research areas include social epidemiology, medical practice and planning, and human resources.

Impact:

• Provides a framework for developing research-focused social medicine programs.
• Underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in public health research.
• Contributes to the understanding of social determinants influencing health outcomes and medical practices.