Abstract:
The authors evaluated the performance of former students from graduate studies program in surgery. Each studen’s output was analysed in relation to the number of publications produced before and after obtaining the graduate diploma, the author’s positions in these publications, the student’s affiilations with instituitions of higher learning, and publication of the thesis or dissertation in a scientif journal. Amon Master’s and Doctoral student, there was no signnificant difference between the number of publications before and after obtaining the diploma. Eight Master’s students (32%) and all five Doctoral students (100%) wereaffiliated with a college. Six Master’s student (24%) and three Doctoral students (60) had their thesis or dissetations published as articles. Results of the presente study suggested a relative lack of vocation for scientific output on the part of Master’s and Doctoral students and weak links with institutions of higher learning amonf the Master’s students, wich leads us to review the admissions criteria for stircto sensu graduate studies programs. The development and application of parameters to evaluate the quality of the alumni of stricto sensu graduate programns are important tools that can contribute to the program’s evaluation and improvement.
Key-words:
Surgery; Education, Medical; Education, Medical, Undergraduate