Perceptions of learning among the students of the League of Gynecology

Abstract

Background: The League of Gynecology currently has 8 members, 4 directors, 2 assistant physicians and 1 resident, for the development of education, research and extension, for the dissemination of learning in medical education. Objective: To identify the perceptions of learning among the academics of the League of Gynecology. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out in August 2017 at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo. A questionnaire answered by members of the League of Gynecology between the years of 2015 and 2017 was used. Results: The main reason to join the League is to learn the gynecological physical examination, the main learning is the gynecological semiology, the main positive point is supervised outpatient care and the main negative point is the absence of theoretical classes. In addition, 70% mentioned the influence of the League in the possibility of performing medical residency in Gynecology. Conclusion: Learning perceptions among the participants of the Gynecology League revealed the acquisition of skills in gynecological semiology and outpatient care, a gap in theoretical classes in the League and encouragement to post-graduation.