Advances in Medical Education and Practice

Future in Health Professions Education: Innovative Teaching Alternatives

The adoption of updated and innovative teaching methodologies, such as problem-based learning, 3D virtual simulations, augmented reality, and gamification, is increasingly recognized as essential for meeting the educational needs of today's students. These tools enable a pedagogical approach that supports the development of critical competencies - basic, transversal, and specific - required for the future careers of health professionals. In medicine and health sciences, the acquisition of these competencies spans knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. These elements must be integrated and applied at various stages of medical education and practice to prepare students for the evolving demands of the healthcare field.