De coortes à graduação: o vírus que permeia

Abstract

This conclusion course work synthesizes the pedagogical and academic journey undertaken throughout the medical degree, using the core experience in scientific initiation as a guiding axis for reflections on medical training. The immersion in the "UnCoVER-Brazil" project, which involved the meticulous review of 2379 medical records of COVID-19 patients and the correlation of clinical data with viral variants and sociodemographic elements, transcended the technical sphere of research. It served as a microcosm of medical practice, exposing the student to the complexity of human suffering, the unpredictability of clinical evolution, and the operational reality of a reference hospital during a health crisis. From this immersion, fundamental lessons emerged regarding the importance of patient autonomy, communication in situations of extreme gravity, and the resilience of health teams. The analysis of medical records, more than a collection of epidemiological data, was an exercise in interpreting life stories, solidifying the understanding of medical history as a central tool and the responsibility inherent to the act of medicine. It is concluded that the training was a continuous process of maturation, which equipped the graduate not only with technical and scientific knowledge but also with a humanistic, ethical, and empathetic perspective, essential for the future exercise of the profession. The academic trajectory was thus consolidated at the intersection between rigorous scientific investigation and the development of the clinical and human competencies necessary for a comprehensive and effective medical practice.