Pediatric Surgery and University.

Abstract

Introduction: Pediatric Surgery studies in Spanish universities are not regulated, and their situation varies significantly from one region to another.

Materials and methods: A descriptive study by means of a survey directly addressed to the heads of the 47 Spanish healthcare units was carried out.

Results: Only 33 pediatric surgeons currently teach at the university level. Most of them are employed (associate professors) and assigned to non-surgical departments. The degree of teaching accreditation of these professionals is meager.

Conclusion: It is necessary to reflect deeply on the absence of our specialty in universities and, conversely, on the scarce presence of university studies and research in healthcare units.