Neuroscience a tool to enhance education in the Medical career

Abstract

Introduction: neuroscience has emerged as a key discipline for understanding learning processes, memory, and decision-making—fundamental aspects in the training of future healthcare professionals. This article explores how advances in neuroscience can be used as a pedagogical tool to optimize medical education, promoting more effective and personalized teaching methods.

Objective: to determine the level of knowledge about educational neuroscience among second- to fifth-year medical students at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Cuenca, from September 2023 to July 2024.

Methodology: a descriptive observational study was conducted with a total population of 548 students. A sample of 227 was calculated using Fisher’s formula, with 203 students voluntarily participating. Data were collected through a survey.

Results: there is a good level of perception in neuroeducational knowledge among students (4 points), a medium level of acceptance of neuromyths (3 points) and a medium level of application of neuroeducational practices (8 points).

Conclusions: the findings show that students have a good perception of neuroeducation, although there is also a broad acceptance of neuromyths, along with a high implementation of neuroeducational practices. These results highlight the importance of incorporating neuroeducation into academic programs to enhance educational quality, providing both teachers and students with essential neuroscientific tools.