Primelles HR, Gómez MN, Gómez MN, Arrontes TD

Language: Spanish
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Page: 900-907
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: training the future specialists today is to provide them with the necessary skills to face the uncertainties of the future clinical practice. Objective: to discuss the characteristics of professors and tutors who influence on the training process of ophthalmology specialists at Abel Santamaria Cuadrado General Teaching Hospital in Pinar del Río. Method: theoretical, empirical and statistical methods were used to carry out this research, which enabled the triangulation of information. Results: essential characteristics of professors and tutors for the training of specialists were determined: professional, pedagogical skills and the vast experience in their area of knowledge. Conclusions: tutored learning based on the scientific evidence contributes to the development of professional competencies of the specialists in ophthalmology, which impacts on the resident training process as well as on the economic and social context from postgraduate education.