Background:

In the Medicine career it is necessary to form professionals with creative thoughts that allow the solution of problems linked to their professional practice. Medical Genetics provides the possibility to reflect and create creative solutions.

Objective:

To propose activities that allow creative learning in Medical students from the Medical Genetics perspective.

Methodology:

Theoretical, empirical and mathematical-statistical methods were applied, with a sample of 34 students and 3 teachers who teach the subject.

Results:

Teachers recognize that, despite making attempts to achieve creative learning, they are unaware of some ways and declare that they do not have enough time to achieve it. The didactic action does not favor the knowledge, application and disposition of students for creative learning. Activities supported by procedures in Medical Genetics were proposed as part of the didactic strategy of the teachers, likewise contribute to the improvement of creative learning in students. The same ones are focused on problem-solving methods and the use of technological resources.

Conclusions:

Physician education needs to express creative learning coupled with efficient performance in solving community problems, which may be facilitated through the use of activities in Medical Genetics Medical subject.

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