The interdisciplinary bachelor's degree in health in medical education: a look at health management

Abstract

Introduction: The cycle model adopted by Brazilian universities, following an international trend of adequacy of the medical curriculum, has changed the way graduation is thought. At the Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia (UFSB), this model allows for a reflection on the current profile of graduates of the medical course, professionals with little knowledge about the SUS, low capacity for teamwork and lack of information about health management. Objective: To report the experience of graduation in Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Health (BIS) and training in cycles in training for the management of health care. Methods: This is an experience report, with a qualitative approach, about the undergraduate experience at UFSB. The BIS is the first cycle of training in medicine, characterized by a full degree in itself. It is organized into three training axes: Biological-Ethical-Political-Humanistic Axis (EBEPH), Scientific Axis (EC) and Practical Axis (EP). To progress to medicine, it is necessary to comply with the AC-SEC, which is organized into two thematic blocks: Bioecological Bases of Health and Propedeutics of Health Problems. As a requirement for the medical course, the concept of Area of ​​Concentration is adopted, which is organized as training paths in inter-transdisciplinary fields of knowledge, knowledge and practice. Results: The graduation in medicine at UFSB made us reflect on the ways of caring and managing in a non-dual way, transforming us into active subjects, capable of thinking, planning and operationalizing health practices in our territory of action. This can be seen in the development of autonomy in carrying out health education actions, as well as in the occupation of representative positions at the municipal and state levels, as delegates at the Municipal and State Health Conferences. This is the great differential of training in cycles: the training of active agents of transformation and politically and socially engaged. Conclusion: Interdisciplinary training with an organizational focus contributes to interprofessional action, enabling positive impacts in relation to the quality of health care provided.