The realistic simulations as active methodology in medical education: a reflective analysis

The active methodologies learning has become priorities in the medical school curriculum. Realistic simulation as an active methodology is of great importance in this sense, since it contributes to the development of multiple professional competencies in addition to the integration of theoretical content, technical skills and attitudes preparing the student to experience a consultation in the closest way to reality.The objective of this work was to analyze reflective realistic simulations as an active methodology and how they can contribute and influence medical training and professional life.The literature review was developed through a survey of the bibliography published between the years 2013 to 2020 in journals from the main databases with descriptors: active methodologies; realistic simulation; medical teaching.42 of the 228 articles found selected. Most of the studies found demonstrate that realistic simulations bring a positive relationship to medical education, providing improved training about the practice of medical skills and competences during and after training. Other articles have presented the difficulties encountered in developing this active methodology, mainly in developing countries due to the high costs that are often necessary. Thus, realistic simulations provide students with the potential to improve their performance by being closer to the reality of a service, making them a differential for the training of a future medical professional.