HERRERA MIRANDA, Guillermo Luis. Pedagogical approach of the formation of research skills. []. , 18, 4, pp. 639-652. ISSN 1561-3194.

The research is aimed at improving the process of research skills training related to modes of performance in students from the School of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Pinar del RC-o. The logic of the research presented by various research methods for the initial diagnosis of the formation of research skills and the development of the theoretical framework. As a theoretical contribution, a pedagogical conception of the process, based on the clinical and epidemiological methods as a catalyst for change in the training process was based, which identified three stages through which this process takes place in their curricular and extracurricular dimensions and the principles governing its operation. A strategy for implementation was designed through four specific strategic actions, which resulted as products: program subject Research Methodology; elective time programs Research as a tool in solving health problems in curriculum and program dimension Course "Research as a tool in solving health problems" on extracurricular dimension and Training Program for teachers. To evaluate the feasibility and validity of the pedagogical approach and strategy designed, the method of expert judgment, which together with the development of an experience, provided results turned-important contribution to the improvement of these was used.

: Medical education; Aptitude; Professional competence.

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