Area
Medical and Health Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Health Sciences
University of Concepcion
- City: Concepcion,
- Commune: Concepción,
- Region: Biobío Region
goals
General objective
To train graduates at the higher education level in the field of medical education and health sciences, who develop research skills to generate knowledge and innovate in the areas of education related to the teaching of health sciences, applicable to their practice. To strengthen graduates' capacity to assume leadership in the field of education, research, and educational administration in the field of medicine and health sciences.
Specific objectives
– To provide a formal instance for professionals interested in teaching and training work in the area of Education related to health.
– To create a critical mass of academics and professionals with solid pedagogical foundations and an open mind to change who facilitate innovation in the design, development and evaluation of educational processes.
– To optimize educational processes, responding effectively to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing environment.
– To promote students' interest in educational research in order to create their own knowledge according to regional and national characteristics and particular interests.
Applicant Profile
YES
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's in Medical Education for Health Sciences must demonstrate the competencies that allow them to plan, implement, and evaluate undergraduate and/or postgraduate training programs in health careers, based on current trends in university pedagogy, in accordance with the institutional mission and the definition of the graduate profile, demonstrating the capacity for critical analysis of information and a clear willingness to stay up-to-date.
Lines of investigation
– Cognitive Styles and Learning Strategies.
– Curriculum Evaluation.
– Evaluation of methodological innovations: Use of ICTs; Computer and multimedia platform; Problem-Based Learning; Multiprofessional teaching.
– Self-directed learning.
– Bullying.
– Engagement.
– Hidden curriculum.
– Bioethics.
– Assessment of clinical skills.
– Professionalism.
– Communication skills.
– Educational climate.
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