Impact of the Master’s Degree Course in Minimal Access Surgery on Sustainable Development Goals

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postgraduate education, minimally invasive surgical procedures, sustainable development.

Abstract

Introduction: The program of the Master's degree in Minimal Access Surgery responds to social needs and perspectives of the national health system. The results of its research have an impact on Sustainable Development Goals 3, "Good health and well-being", and 4, "Quality education".

Objective: To present how the Master's Degree Course in Minimal Access Surgery impacts on sustainable development, upon the base of the researches conducted.

Methods: A qualitative and retrospective research was carried out at the National Center for Minimal Access Surgery. The research technique used was the document and bibliographic analysis, with the review of the reports of the final master's theses and the self-evaluation of the program, in its first two editions (2015 and 2018), according to the Evaluation and Accreditation System for Master's Degree Programs.

Results: The program had 30 graduates, whose researches addressed, among other topics, the laparoscopic treatment of cancer. Also, the scientific production in the Edition 02 turned out to be one hundred publications, 159 relevant social recognitions, and the edition of three books.

Conclusions: Research and the creation of knowledge and innovation in the Master's Degree Program in Minimal Access Surgery have allowed fostering sustainable development solutions in this area of knowledge. The scientific production and the socialization of the results obtained in national and international events favor their implementation in the national health system. Thus, the research results of the program contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Rosalba Roque González, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Cirugia general. Profesora Titular en Cirugía genral. Investigadora Titular. Master en Educación medica Superior. Subdirectora de docencia e investigaciones y medios diagnósticos CNCMA

Julián Francisco Ruiz Torres, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Gastroenterología. Profesor Titular y Consultante. Investigador Titular. Director CNCMA

Vivianne María Anido Escobar, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Gastroenterología. Profesora Titular. Investigadora Titular. Jefa de Posgrado CNCMA

Tania González León, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Urología. Profesora Titular. Investigadora Titular. Jefa de Servicio CNCMA

Raúl Antonio Brizuela Quintanilla, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Gastroenterología. Profesor Titular. Investigador Titular.

Rafael de la Caridad Torres Peña, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Cirugia general. Profesor Titular en Cirugía general. Investigadora Titular.  Subdirector de asistencia Médica CNCMA

Miguel Ángel Martínez Alfonso, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Cirugia general. Profesor Titular en Cirugía general. Investigadora Auxiliar.  Jefe de sala AMI CNCMA

Javier Barreras González, CNCMA

Especialista de 1er y 2 do grado en Cirugia general. Profesor Titular en Cirugía general. Investigadora Titular.  Jefe de Servicio Cirugía genreal CNCMA

Published

2022-05-31

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González RR, Ruiz Torres JF, Anido Escobar VM, González León T, Brizuela Quintanilla RA, Torres Peña R de la C, et al. Impact of the Master’s Degree Course in Minimal Access Surgery on Sustainable Development Goals. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2022 May 31 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];36(2). Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/3196

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