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MACIAS LLANES, María Elena. Postgraduate education on Science-Technology-Society in the health sector. Results of a training course for professors. Rev Hum Med [online]. 2010, vol.10, n.3, pp. 1-21. ISSN 1727-8120.

As part of a strategy for continuing education, actions were carried out to improve education on Science-Technology-Society at Cuban medical universities. This paper presents the results of an exploratory study on the introduction of Social Studies of Science and Technology to the postgraduate formation of health professionals. Results were analyzed, using descriptive statistics, and assessed according to participants’ cognitive level and satisfaction. The preparation of professors and the quality and significance of the course were considered by participants as positive, which is to impact on both research and innovation of Cuban medical universities.

Palabras clave : science, technology and society; education, medical; education, continuing.

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