[Experiences in neurology education in Cuba].

Abstract

The state of medicine and neurology in the past years, since 1962, is described. The initial personnel with which neurology and neurosurgery began working, the manner in which the group was formed and the subsequent formation of specialists in this area are commented. We describe the hours and subjects studied by the residents and the modifications that the program has experienced since 1962, until 1971, in which a program of philosophy, social and political lectures, combined with the specialization classes, exists. An evaluation system, created by the group and number of specialists formed since its initiation, also exists. Subsequent to their formation, physicians integrate neurologist and neurosurgeon teams and are situated in areas of provinces which cover a population of 500 000 to 1 500 000 inhabitants.