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Revista Colombiana de Cirugía
Print version ISSN 2011-7582On-line version ISSN 2619-6107
Abstract
CARDENAS-REYES, Anny Stefanny; VEGA-PENA, Neil Valentín and DOMINGUEZ-TORRES, Luis Carlos. The Professor of Surgery, more than a surgeon. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2022, vol.37, n.4, pp.546-553. Epub June 28, 2022. ISSN 2011-7582. https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.2156.
Introduction.
Medical education in surgery is undergoing transformation as a result of the incorporation of pedagogical strategies in its teaching-assistance processes. However, there is a limitation of the professors to respond to the current educational needs of a specialization program in surgery. Studies on the subject have identified points of intervention in teaching skills, with a new conception of a professor of surgery.
Methods.
The expected attributes in a high-quality professor of surgery were analyzed from a critical point of view and from the resident’s perspective.
Discussion.
The roles of a professor of surgery were characterized, in accordance with the usual clinical and surgical activity, their qualities, and expected impact as a generator of a change in technical and non-technical skills of a medical professional in specialization. Likewise, a theoretical approach to the teaching-learning process of surgery was carried out, as well as the construction of its teaching identity, and the pedagogical scope of a professor of surgery today.
Conclusions.
The profile of the general surgeon has changed and professors of surgery must rise to this challenge. The new educational models favor a positive impact on postgraduate courses and on the resident’s perception of their training process. However, a reconfiguration of the teacher is necessary, within a context of the exercise of surgery and its social responsibility. The academic programs are required to promote teacher development in order to raise the level of the future surgeon.
Keywords : general surgery; medical education; graduate education; post-graduate medical education; internship and residency; medical faculty.