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Student scientific activity during the medical degree course of the National University of Chimborazo

Abstract:

The success of student research lies in a good preparation and training of teachers, as well as adequate promotion and student support with effective mentoring processes. Objective To present the main results of a study of the development and promotion of student scientific activity in the Medical School of the National University of Chimborazo. Material and method An observational, descriptive study was conducted on 546 medical degree students between May and August 2015. A semi-structured interview was used to gather student data. A group interview was held in which data was recorded on 50 teachers of the School of Medicine, who taught basic and clinical science. Results The study variables behaved inadequately, particularly for teachers in the area of basic science. Moreover, students only began to perceive the usefulness of the preparation they have received to link research with the knowledge and skills acquired during external rotation. Discussion More work needs to done in stimulating the development and promotion of student scientific activity. The study carried out has made it possible to draw attention to the need to give priority to teacher participation in tutorial activities, regardless of the semester, as well as the lack of a significant teaching of research in earlier semesters.