Sistema Regional de Información
en línea para Revistas Científicas de América Latina,
el Caribe, España y Portugal

Introduction: A high level of job satisfaction in resident physicians has been related to better results in patient care and academic performance. Currently, there are academic satisfaction scales such as the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI); however, it is important to validate a scale capable of measuring job satisfaction in order to provide better care to the population. Objective: To validate a job satisfaction instrument for resident physicians using a scale developed by experts. Methods: Observational, pilot, correlation, longitudinal, retrospective study. A Likert-type questionnaire with 65 items and 7 spheres of perception in the organization was made; it was subjected to content validation by means of an exploratory factor analysis and statistical tests to determine its reliability, during 2020 and 2021, in a second level of care hospital center that is part of the Health Services of the State of Puebla. Validity and reliability were based on the criteria of the American Education Research Association, American Psychological Association, National Council on Measurement in Education. Results: Data analysis showed statistically significant results to assess resident physician satisfaction, Cronbach’s alpha of 0.987, Bartlett’s sphericity index 8683.365 a significance <0.000 and a KMO measure of sampling adequacy of 0.83. Conclusions: The instrument employed provides evidence of validity based on factor analysis; however, it is suggested to increase the number of participants to favor its reliability.

Introduction: The use of simulators for teaching dentistry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the implementation of ethical and health standards, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, their use has become normalized in most dental teaching institutions, necessitating changes and adaptations in teaching models. Objective: Determine bibliometric indicators of productivity, collaboration, and impact related to using simulators for dental education globally between 2000 and 2023. Method: A bibliometric study was conducted using the Scopus database, analyzing 104 articles. Results: 96 original articles, 7 review articles, and one brief communication were identified. The highest scientific output occurred in 2013, with 11 articles published. The collaboration index between authors was 4.0, the degree of collaboration was 92%, and the collaboration coefficient was 0.65. Regarding impact, the most productive journal was the Journal of Dental Education, which published 61 original articles. Conclusions: Peaks in scientific production were observed, linked to the emergence of new technologies in dental simulators, with publications primarily in European and North American journals (Q1 and Q2). Collaboration the implementation of multidisciplinary teams, leading to a greater impact of scientific research.

Introduction: In the era of evidence-based medicine, scientific research is becoming increasingly crucial in medical training and practice, offering numerous benefits for health professionals. Objective: To determine whether publication during undergraduate studies is associated with publication after graduation from medical school. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the publications of physicians who graduated from the School of Medicine of the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) during the years 2013-2017. Physicians whose theses are published in the academic repository of the university were included in the study. Scientific publications were obtained through a systematic search in PubMed and Google Scholar. For bivariate analysis, the chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were used. Results: A total of 249 participants were analyzed. Seventy-two percent of them published at least once during undergraduate, while 27% published at least once as graduates. An association was found between the number of articles published during undergraduate studies and publications as a graduate (p 0.02). Of the participants who published during their undergraduate studies, 30.4% had subsequent publications (p 0.06). Conclusions: The proportion of UPC medical students who publish in scientific journals is high. Having published during your undergraduate studies increases the likelihood of continuing to publish as a graduate.

Introduction: The scientific production of medical faculties in Peru is growing. However, its development is heterogeneous and mostly concentrated in the capital, leaving the provinces at a disadvantage. Objective: To determine the scientific production of the Medical Faculties of Huancayo in the Scopus database for the period 2016-2023. Method: Observational, retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive, and bibliometric study. Through a documentary review using a systematic search strategy, publications from the period 2016-2023 were collected with affiliation to the medical faculties of Universidad Continental (UC), Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú (UNCP), and Universidad Peruana Los Andes (UPLA). A descriptive analysis and collaboration networks were conducted using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix. Results: A total of 252 publications were obtained, with UC being the faculty with the highest publication. Scientific production showed an increase from 2020 onwards. The most frequent type of publication was the original article in all three institutions. The median number of authors was higher in UNCP with 2. The faculty with the highest number of citations (529), citations per year (66.13), citations per article (3.48), citations per author (105.84), and H-index (11) was UC. The frequent use of the Spanish language, the recurrent presence of Latin American journals, and collaboration with countries in the region were highlighted. Conclusion: Scientific publications from the medical faculties of Huancayo are at a low level nationally; however, collaboration among these institutions and the obtained metrics stand out. It is expected that they will continue to progress on an upward trajectory.

This study examines how the learning climate (CA) influences self-determination (AD) and readiness for independent practice (PPI) among residents in medical-surgical specialization programs at a private university in Colombia. A total of 156 residents participated, and data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring CA, AD, and PPI. Results from the structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that CA has a positive and significant effect on perceived AD, which in turn positively impacts PPI. No significant differences were found in these relationships based on gender or type of training program. However, it is important to note that the study is exploratory in nature and that methodological limitations of SEM, such as normality assumptions and the need for large sample sizes, must be considered. These findings suggest the importance of a positive CA for improving professional readiness and open the door for more detailed future research.

Cada día se emplea con mayor frecuencia la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la educación médica para los procesos de aprendizaje, mediante experiencias personalizadas y optimización de resultados

Año 14, n.º 53, enero-marzo 2025, es una publicación trimestral editada por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuidad Universitaria, Delegación Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, Ciudad de México, a través de la Facultad de Medicina, Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Escolar S/N, Del. Coyoacán, C.P. 04510,

Introduction: The educational environment encompasses social interactions, culture, organizational structure, and physical-virtual spaces, all of which significantly influence student learning. The 50-item Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) is the most widely used tool to assess this environment, but its length poses a major limitation. To address this, the DREEM-12, a shorter version, was developed. Objective: To validate the internal structure and reliability of the DREEM-12 and explore its association with academic self-efficacy and academic performance among medical students at a private university in Lima, Peru. Method: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 351 medical students. The DREEM-12 and the academic self-efficacy scale were used as measurement tools. Sociodemographic and academic variables such as age, sex, academic year, and university GPA (as an indicator of academic performance) were also collected. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed using the WLSMV estimator. The validity of the relationship with other variables was assessed through Pearson correlation. Results: The CFA showed an adequate fit for the five-factor model of the DREEM-12, with acceptable robust goodness-of-fit indices. The item factor loadings were adequate (ranging from 0.72 to 0.97), and the correlations between factors ranged from 0.45 to 0.91. The reliability of each factor was acceptable according to McDonald’s omega (ranging from 0.72 to 0.93). Significant direct correlations were found between the DREEM-12 and academic self-efficacy (ranging from 0.19 to 0.29), but not with academic performance. Conclusions: The DREEM-12 demonstrated internal structure validity and reliability, with a significant association with academic self-efficacy, making it a useful tool for evaluating the educational environment in medical students in Peru.

Introduction: The presence of medical errors represents a substantial hazard to patient safety and their fundamental entitlement to health. Effectively tackling this issue demands a thorough comprehension of the factors affecting mental health, encompassing psychological well-being and engagement, among individuals in the medical field, irrespective of gender. Delving into these factors holds promise for uncovering potential relationships with the incidence of medical errors. Objective: To determine whether psychological well-being and academic engagement are related to the reporting of medical errors associated with mental health status differently between men and women. Method: Involving 261 medical specialty students from a Mexican public university (51% women, 49% men, mean age 30.77 years), the study utilized the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 for university students. Statistical analyses included the Student’s t-test, chi-square, Pearson correlation coefficient, and logistic regression. Results: Participants who reported committing medical errors exhibited significantly lower scores in psychological well-being and academic engagement compared to those who did not report any errors (p <0.001). Furthermore, a positive correlation was observed between psychological well-being and academic commitment. Among male participants, mastery of the environment emerged as a protective factor against medical errors (p = 0.000), while for female participants, personal growth served as a protective factor (p = 0.029). Conclusions: Medical errors linked to mental health status are amenable to modification through the enhancement of psychological well-being, which serves as a protective factor. However, addressing this issue necessitates nuanced approaches tailored to the specific considerations of gender.