Results of a student scientific group for “Training and Research in Vital Support for Emergencies and Disasters”

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research groups, research projects, undergraduate medical education, medical education, research, Cuba.

Abstract

Introduction: The development of student scientific groups in universities is a need in terms of new knowledge and a more comprehensive training.

Objective: To describe the main results of a student scientific group for training and research in vital support for emergencies and disasters in its first three years of work.

Methods: Descriptive and prospective research carried out at the University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos between 2017 and 2019. The universe consisted of all students (25) and tutor teachers (6) who were part of the group. Documental review, brainstorming and focus group were used as techniques.

Results: The annual research training plan was differentiated by academic year and needs. Complex topics on research methodology and others related to the major were taught in stages. In each year, the proposed tasks were completed. The students developed 29 research projects (13.8% were published and 48.3% received awards), presented during three student scientific meetings and twelve other events. Scientific production grew progressively both in quantity and quality.

Conclusions: The results of the student scientific group are positive. The design of an extracurricular, modular and collective participation training program on research methodology and medical topics related to the tutors' project facilitated the acquisition of students' research skills and the achievement of good indicators of scientific activity, with the exception of the number of publications.

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Victor Rene Navarro Machado, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos

Director del Consejo Provincial de Sociedades Científicas. Doctor en Ciencias de la Salud. Profesor Titular. Especialista de II grado en medicina Intensiva y Emergencias. Investigador Titular.

Arelys Falcón Hernández, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos

Profesor auxiliar Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos. Especialista de I Grado en Medicina Interna y de II Grado en Medicina Intensiva y Emergencias. Investigador auxiliar. Master en Urgencias Médicas

Yenisey Quintero Méndez, Hospital General Universitario "Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima"

Profesor auxiliar Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos. Especialista de I Grado en Medicina Interna y de II Grado en Medicina Intensiva y Emergencias. Master en Urgencias Médicas.

Dunia María Chávez Amaro, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos

Profesor Auxiliar Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos. Doctor en Ciencias Médicas. Especialista de I Grado en Pediatría. Diplomada en Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Máster en Atención Integral al Niño

Rodolfo Javier Rivero Morey, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos

Estudiante de 4to año carrera de medicina. Alumno ayudante de Neurocirugía.

Claudia Díaz de la Rosa, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos

Estudiante de 3er año carrera de medicina. Alumna ayudante de Cirugía

Published

2022-03-15

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Navarro Machado VR, Falcón Hernández A, Quintero Méndez Y, Chávez Amaro DM, Rivero Morey RJ, Díaz de la Rosa C. Results of a student scientific group for “Training and Research in Vital Support for Emergencies and Disasters”. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 15 [cited 2025 Mar. 13];36(1). Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/2510

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