DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES: A DISCUSSION CONSIDERING THE NATIONAL CURRICULAR GUIDELINES OF THE MEDICAL COURSE

Abstract

This article aims to examine the role of digital communication and information technologies (TDCI) in the context of medical education, in the light of the National Curriculum Guidelines (NCD) of the medical course. The study will bring a brief historical milestone regarding the evolution of the medical education processes that culminated in the insertion of DICT in Brazil, with emphasis on medical education, in addition to carrying out a critical reflection on the positive and negative aspects regarding the insertion of DICT in the teaching-learning process and the challenges of including these technologies in the medical course. Issues related to infrastructure, teacher training and evaluation are also addressed. With the rapid advancement of technology, TDCI have become increasingly present in the educational scenario, offering unique opportunities and challenges for medical education. The article reviews NCDs, highlighting the importance of integrating DICT into the medical curriculum to promote effective and up-to-date education. In addition, the influence of DICT on the teaching-learning process is discussed, emphasizing the need for digital skills among future doctors. Finally, recommendations are offered for the effective incorporation of DICT in medical education, aiming to prepare students for the demands of a modern and technologically advanced medical practice.