The functioning of the self-assessment team as a guarantee of quality in the Medicine career

• Main Authors: Mabel Rocha Vázquez, Norma Mur Villar, Raúl Alpízar Fernández
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos 2020-12-01
• Series: Medisur
• Subjects: universidades; evaluación educacional; facultades de medicina
• Online Access: http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/article/view/4902

<p>The continuous improvement of quality in the Medicine career constitutes not only a challenge, but also a commitment for current and future generations. In this sense, self-evaluation is crucial. For this, it is necessary to have a team that leads the process effectively. The purpose of this article is to reflect on the structure, operation, roles and responsibilities of the self-assessment team. The evaluations made allow to specify elements regarding its composition, and qualities that should distinguish its members and the coordinator. Functions to be developed are presented and exemplified in the order of planning and organization, execution and control of the process. On the other hand, conditions or requirements are indicated that must be met for the successful fulfillment of the stated functions. Emphasis is placed on the need to observe the aforementioned aspects, to contribute to the continuous improvement of quality in the Medicine career.</p>