MEDICAL CURRICULUM IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BRAZILIAN REALITY

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595132525026

• Palavras-chave: Medical Technology; Medical Education; Curriculum; Educational Innovation; Medical Training.

• Keywords: Medical Technology; Medical Education; Curriculum; Educational Innovation; Medical Training.

• Abstract:

  Rapid technological evolution has had a significant impact on medical training, presenting new challenges and opportunities in health education. This study aims to critically analyze the integration of technologies in the curricula of medical courses in Brazil, highlighting the urgent need for modernization. To achieve this objective, an integrative study was carried out, combining different literature review methodologies. The analysis followed a qualitative approach, based on a narrative review and using the inductive method. The results indicate that, despite technological advances, Brazilian medical education remains rooted in traditional models, highlighting the lack of effective strategies to integrate theory and clinical practice mediated by technologies. The importance of training Brazilian students to critically analyze online information, use technologies ethically and understand their impact on the doctor-patient relationship is highlighted. It is recommended that these skills be incorporated as essential curricular components in Brazilian medical training.