Perception of medical students regarding the development of professional skills
Keywords:
ATENCIÓN PRIMARIA DE SALUD; EDUCACIÓN MÉDICA; ESTUDIANTES DE MEDICINA; HABILIDADES PROFESIONALES.; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; MEDICAL EDUCATION; STUDENTS, MEDICAL; PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE; ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE; EDUCAÇÃO MÉDICA; ESTUDANTES DE MEDICINA; COMPETÊNCIA PROFISSIONAL.Abstract
Introduction: the development of professional skills constitutes an essential component in the training of medical students, as it favors the integration of knowledge with actions inherent to their future professional performance. Primary Health Care enables the development of these skills through education in practice.
Objective: to assess the perception of medical students regarding the development of professional skills in Primary Health Care.
Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in university polyclinics of Pinar del Río municipality during the 2024–2025 academic year. The universe consisted of 195 sixth-year medical students, and an intentional sample of 126 students who agreed to participate was selected. A survey was applied, and the information obtained was processed using descriptive statistics.
Results: all students recognized the importance of professional skills for their future performance; however, only 52,3 % reported knowing the skills to be developed in subjects linked to Primary Health Care. A total of 25,1 % considered that tutors systematically planned activities aimed at their training. Although 83,1 % perceived motivation in tutors, only 31,3 % rated their preparation as good to guide this process.
Conclusions: Students acknowledged the importance of professional skills and the opportunities offered by Primary Health Care for their development. Difficulties were identified related to knowledge of these skills, planning of teaching activities, and tutors’ pedagogical preparation.
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