Anesthesiology competencies in undergraduate medical education: a comparative study of curriculum frameworks in Brazil, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Medical education is crucial for meeting local needs and achieving global standards, especially in anesthesiology. Key competencies, such as airway management, mechanical ventilation, and sedation, are essential for managing critically ill patients, maintaining surgical and intensive care services, and preventing deaths from surgically treatable conditions. This study evaluated anesthesiology competencies in the curricula of medical schools in Brazil, Spain, and the United Kingdom (UK), highlighting the importance of integrating these skills to prepare for critical situations and support global surgery efforts.

Methods

Educational frameworks from medical schools in Brazil, Spain, and the UK were analyzed by two independent researchers, who blindly assessed the pro

SUBMITTER: de Almeida Rodrigues DDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature