Docencia y nuevas tecnologías en la Facultad de Medicina

Abstract

Introduction: Continuous changes in university educational models necessitate the progressive updating of professors and student involvement in university teaching. The aim of this paper is to analyze the characteristics of teaching and new technologies in a public school of (Faculty of Medicine of Granada). Material and methods: An anonymous survey was performed to a total of 137 students of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada, with 15 questions to analyze the characteristics of the teaching in the center. Results: In general the students surveyed are moderately satisfied with the teaching received to date, being the weakest points of their answers the practical teaching. Study methods remain through the notes in class and in general the students are aware of new teaching innovations implemented as teaching boards (MOODLE / SWAD). Conclusion: We believe that the current teaching of medicine should be directed to the application of theoretical knowledge in clinical practice and it is important to the continuous updating of teachers as well as the stimulus to the student, who should participate actively in teacher teaching process conducted at the University.