An approximation to the Natural and Traditional Medicine from the university extension point of view

Authors

  • Elena del Carmen González Díaz Universidad de Ciencias Médicas. Ciego de Ávila.
  • Norma Ciríaca Pérez Calleja Universidad de Ciencias Médicas. Ciego de Ávila.
  • Blanca Margarita Angulo Peraza Hospital Provincial General Docente “Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola”. Ciego de Ávila.
  • Milena Hidalgo Ávila Policlínico Universitario Área Norte. Ciego de Ávila.
  • Armando Falcón Abreu Policlínico Universitario Área Norte. Ciego de Ávila.
  • Debbie Sinal Montalvo Hospital Provincial General Docente “Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola”. Ciego de Ávila.

Abstract

Introduction: as part of the integration policy of the Natural and Traditional Medicine in medical education, and through national curricular strategies, contents of Natural and Traditional Medicine are taught in medical science careers. In the University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila this integration work is carried out, with extension character, from the Honorary Chair "Juan Tomás Roig".

Objective: to describe the results of extension work for the integration of Natural and Traditional Medicine in medical teaching and the interaction with the community developed by the Honorary Chair "Juan Tomás Roig" at the University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

Method: were consulted the constituent documents and records that reflect the activity of the Honorary Chair "Juan Tomás Roig" since its inception and literature on the subject, in print and digital formats.

Conclusions: the extension activity developed by the Honorary Chair "Juan Tomás Roig" contributes to the dissemination of the results of research projects and scientific and technical information generated in the field of Natural and Traditional Medicine to promote both their introduction or knowledge systematization as the inclusion of its various therapeutic modalities within the curricular structure at the University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila; promotes healthy lifestyles through prevention and enables interaction of the University with society through cooperation and coordinated work with various institutions in the province.

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Author Biographies

Elena del Carmen González Díaz, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas. Ciego de Ávila.

Máster en Educación Superior. Licenciada en Ciencias Farmacéuticas. Profesor Asistente.

Norma Ciríaca Pérez Calleja, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas. Ciego de Ávila.

Máster en Medicina Natural y Tradicional. Especialista de II Grado en Pediatría. Profesor Auxiliar.

Blanca Margarita Angulo Peraza, Hospital Provincial General Docente “Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola”. Ciego de Ávila.

Especialista de II Grado en Ginecobstetricia. Profesor Asistente.

Milena Hidalgo Ávila, Policlínico Universitario Área Norte. Ciego de Ávila.

Máster en Atención Integral al Niño. Especialista de I Grado en Medicina General Integral. Profesor Asistente.

Armando Falcón Abreu, Policlínico Universitario Área Norte. Ciego de Ávila.

Máster en Medicina Natural y Tradicional. Especialista de II Grado en Medicina Interna. Profesor Asistente.

Debbie Sinal Montalvo, Hospital Provincial General Docente “Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola”. Ciego de Ávila.

Estudiante de 5to año de Medicina.

Published

2016-04-26

How to Cite

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González Díaz E del C, Pérez Calleja NC, Angulo Peraza BM, Hidalgo Ávila M, Falcón Abreu A, Sinal Montalvo D. An approximation to the Natural and Traditional Medicine from the university extension point of view. Mediciego [Internet]. 2016 Apr. 26 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];22(3):108-14. Available from: https://revmediciego.sld.cu/index.php/mediciego/article/view/535

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