First steps in Medicine: educational, emotional and vocational transition project from school to university

Abstract

This paper presents a project of extracurricular activities that complement the curriculum of the Medicine degree, aimed at the well-being of the students, which is framed in the strategic plan and allows for the development of a better transition for first-time students. In Medicine, transitions have a particular impact, influencing retention, dropout, and academic performance. High academic demands, especially in the first year, can cause stress and vulnerability, inducing anxiety and depression; Therefore, environments that stimulate diverse skills and vocational maturity are needed. Student well-being is key to the Medicine degree, encompassing physical, mental, academic and financial health. For this reason, the Medicine degree at the Autonomous University of Central America has a program to support the comprehensive well-being of students, from admission to graduation, as well as the development of skills that allow them to face challenges. academic and personal in his career.