La contribución de los humanistas en la formación médica: Marañón, Ortega y Unamuno (Parte II)

Abstract

In this second part, the author reflects portraying the Humanists (Marañón, Ortega and Unamuno) to outline the virtues that the doctor must try to acquire to build himself as a professional and sculpt the image of the well-trained, humanist doctor, of the scientific artist. Thus, he addresses the issue of cultural training, prudence and common sense, sobriety, simplicity, and solidarity. The need to understand others, listen to them, as well as dedication, which translates into selfless work, make up the consciousness of mission. An integral part of the construction of personality is the forging of character, the enthusiasm that is demonstrated in professional conviction, as well as the ethical demand, the duty that we freely impose on ourselves. In the final part, the role of the Academy in Medical Training is addressed in light of a conference by Ortega, 100 years ago: What is the mission of the University? What should be the essence of the education offered there? The mission of the University is to train professionals capable of surviving in the world and corresponding to the responsibility expected of them. Therefore, it is necessary to think about where and how to invest the available time, to teach what a doctor cannot help but know. In short, a problem of rational management of resources to take advantage of the limited time available to train a doctor at the University.