Didactic strategy for the mainstreaming of endocrine-metabolic content in the training process of the specialist in Medical Oncology

Abstract

Introduction: The mainstreaming of endocrine-metabolic content in the training process of the Medical Oncology specialist is essential to obtain a competent and comprehensive future specialist, with a holistic vision and based on the principles of excellence and quality. Objective: To design a didactic strategy for the mainstreaming of endocrine-metabolic content in the training process of the Medical Oncology specialist. Materials and methods: Research carried out between January 2022 and December 2023. The following methods were used: systematization, modeling, and structural-functional systemic analysis; documentary review. A survey was conducted with 22 Medical Oncology residents and 12 specialists. Descriptive statistics were calculated for the frequency distribution. Results: The specialists' assessment was highly acceptable at 75% and 25% rated it as acceptable; thus corroborating its current relevance, relevance, scientific-methodological value, and feasibility. Discussion: The research carried out in the context presented here contributes to Cuban higher medical education, fulfilling one of its guiding principles of Medical Education Sciences: Work-based education, where patient care is prioritized, particularly in the cancer program. This principle develops specific professional competencies in postgraduate education and contributes to the comprehensive training of healthcare professionals, particularly residents in Medical Oncology. Conclusions: The results showed, according to the specialists' assessment, that the designed teaching strategy offers the flexibility and scientific-methodological coherence to ensure the mainstreaming of endocrine and metabolic content into the training process of medical oncology specialists.