Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Community Health Rotation
Other languages of instruction: Spanish
Teaching staff
- Coordinator: Dra. Laura Gómez (mlgomez@uic.es)
- Social Rotation administration; rotatoriosocialmedicina@uic.es
Introduction
This Rotation is one of the so-called "rotatory tutored clinical practices" or Rotary of the sixth year. The student has to dedicate some time to social tasks related to health, making a contribution that adds value to the social environament. It can be done in the fields of accompaniment, promotion, prevention, attention or rehabilitation of health.
Pre-course requirements
In order to download 6th year course content, from 3rd year onwards you can register for the 6th year SOCIAL ROTATION subject if you wish to do so. Please read the teaching guide for requirements and the application/enrolment process. In addition, you will find details on how to take and register for the social rotation course here.
Objectives
The student is expected to develop solidarity-like attitudes, values and behaviors, and to be sensitive to the needs of fragile or vulnerable people related to psychological, family, occupational, social health ... It is necessary to be aware of the contribution which as a medical student can do to society.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 01 - Recognise the essential elements of the medical profession, including ethical principles, legal responsibilities and patient-centered professional skills.
- 02 - Understand the importance of central principles, in particular of professional confidentiality for the benefit of patients, society and the profession.
- 03 - Know how to apply the principle of social justice to professional practice and understand the ethical implications of health in a changing global context.
- CTP-2 - To develop a perception and understanding of their own emotions and those of others, as well as the intelligence adjust answers.
- CTP-3 - To develop critical thinking and reasoning as well as self-assessment skills.
- CTS-2 - To demonstrate sensitivity to environmental issues and act accordingly.
- CTS-3 - To promote and ensure respect for human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equality, non-discrimination as well as the values of democracy and a culture of peace.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- Recognize the role of health professionals in building a more fair and supportive world.
- Argue the social and community transcendence of every person and in particular as a medical Student.
- Write a report of the significant learning that has been achieved reflecting the experience after having performed the social rotation.
Syllabus
La Rotación Social consiste en realizar un mínimo de 50 horas (por ejemplo, dos semanas por la mañana) dirigidas a personas vulnerables o frágiles, realizando tareas sociales relacionadas con el ámbito de la salud (acompañamiento, cuidados, promoción de la salud, reinserción social, etc.), en centros o entidades reconocidas. Se realizará bajo la supervisión y seguimiento de un tutor o persona responsable que confirmará la realización de las horas y actividades una vez finalizadas.
El estudiante puede elegir entre los centros y actividades que ofrece la Universidad, con la cobertura y el seguro propio, o puede proponer una nueva actividad y centro de su elección, siempre que permita el cumplimiento de los objetivos y resultados de aprendizaje identificados en esta guía.
- Centers with agreement 2025-26
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The teaching methodology will be:
- Assistance to the chosen center, performing the social tasks identified in the application form and approved by the director of the subject.
- Self-learning activities.
- Observation, reflection and evidence collection portfolio.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The basis for the rotation evaluation will be the survey of the student’s reflexive report at the end of the rotation where he will record his reflections and the evidences of learning.
The leader of the subject will base the assessment on the following aspects and values:
- 3p : Content of the final report: Make a good reflexion about the activity carried out.
- 2p : Compliance with the application and scheduling procedure and the established hours, objectively assessed and signed by a tutor.
- 1p : Orientation to the promotion / prevention / care or rehabilitation of health or activity of an educational nature that will favor an improvement in the health care of the population.
- 1p : Activities carried out. Active participation in the project / Level of involvement in the activities.
- 0.5p : It has suposed a change in schedules, habits, effort to do it.
- 1p : Direct action on vulnerable or disadvantaged people.
- 1.5p : Achievement of the formative results.
Those cases in which the activity has exceeded the requirements of the rotation, the possibility of indicating "Cum laude" will be valued or increase the note obtained in the evaluation.