Satisfaction survey with the teaching of graduates of the Postgraduate course in Internal Medicine

Abstract

Introduction: the information obtained from the graduate of a course allows to apply improvements to the study plan. The degree of satisfaction of the postgraduate doctors in Internal Medicine at the Universidad Nacional de Itapúa is unknown. Objectives: to determine the satisfaction with the teaching of the graduates of the postgraduate course of the Universidad Nacional de Itapúa carried out in the Hospital Nacional de Itauguá and the Hospital Regional de Encarnación. Methodology: a prospective descriptive observational design was applied. In 2020, a structured, anonymous survey was carried out via the internet to the graduate students from both hospitals. Demographic variables, job placement and those related to satisfaction with academic content were requested. The data was subjected to descriptive statistics. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Universidad Nacional de Itapúa. Results: the survey was answered by 68 graduates, with a mean age of 33 ± 5 years, being 37 (54 %) male. 57 % reported being very satisfied, 41 % satisfied and 2 % dissatisfied with the academic training received in postgraduate studies. Conclusion: the overall satisfaction with the teaching of the graduates of the postgraduate course in Internal Medicine of the Universidad Nacional de Itapúa was 98 %. surveys and questionnaires, postgraduate education.