Introduction:

The studies that are oriented to the development and improvement of the system of competencies of the professional model of the comprehensive general practitioner, do not identify the statistical competence as such, nor the modes of action that, with respect to the use of this auxiliary tool, should reflect their scientific activity.

Objective:

To base and define the statistical competence for the training in the investigative dimension of the specialist in Comprehensive General Medicine.

Method:

A documentary research was carried out aimed at systematizing the foundations that prove the use of Statistics as an auxiliary tool in the scientific activity of the comprehensive general practitioner and the elements that determine the articulation of statistical competence to the system of specific competences of the profession. From an extensive bibliographic review in academic databases, 47 bibliographic references were identified, of which 30 adhered to the topic addressed.

Results:

The assimilation of the modes of statistical action guarantees that the comprehensive general practitioner masters the proper treatment of data sets and the critical analysis of results during the development of the scientific activity of his profession. A definition of statistical competence is proposed and correspondingly the modes of action that must be apprehended by MGI specialists. The inclusion of statistical competence to the system of specific professional competences of the comprehensive general practitioner constitutes an alternative to improve the quality of training for the investigative dimension.

Conclusions:

The integration of the statistical competence to the system of specific professional competences of the MGI constitutes an alternative to improve the quality of the training process of the investigative dimension in this specialty.

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