Reflexões sobre minha trajetória na graduação em medicina

Abstract

This Undergraduate Thesis presents a reflection on my trajectory throughout the Medical School program at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), from the period of preparation for admission to the university to the final stage of my undergraduate education. The narrative addresses personal, academic, and professional experiences lived throughout the six years of medical training, highlighting the influence of family, Christian faith, professors, preceptors, colleagues, and patients on the development of my identity as a future physician. The challenges related to adapting to university life, active learning methodologies, autonomy in the learning process, and experiences during the basic and clinical cycles are discussed. Experiences in research, teaching activities, academic leagues, and, particularly, the medical internship are also addressed, with the latter being considered a fundamental stage in approaching professional medical practice. Throughout this trajectory, I reflect on the strengths and limitations of my medical education, the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, and the role of professors and preceptors as professional examples in medical training. Finally, I present my expectations for my professional future, especially regarding medical residency and my decision to pursue Neurosurgery. The construction of the physician is therefore understood as a continuous process that goes beyond the acquisition of technical knowledge and also involves the development of responsibility, autonomy, ethics, humanism, and commitment to patient care.