Telling the story nobody knew: social transformation through family medicine El relato de la historia que nadie conocía: programa de medicina familiar para la transformación social

Abstract

Objective: The objective was to know the development of the Family Medicine Program of the University Foundation of Health Sciences during the last ten years [2007- 2017]. Method: Through the systematization of experiences, the voices of those who have taken part in the formation and evolution of the Program were compiled, such as: Graduates, teachers and administrative personnel. Results: It was possible to unveil the most relevant historical moments in the structuring and organization of the Program and from there, the clinical and community epistemic approaches that for years have nuanced resident training, administrative processes, institutional agreements, as well as, were known. the successes, failures and tensions. Discussion: The Family Medicine Program of the FUCS, has been strongly permeated by the changes in the theoretical tendencies given in the international context, on the other hand, its essential contribution to family medicine as a discipline has been demonstrated, within the Colombian context. Conclusion: The Program has managed to consolidate itself within the national context and period after period has maintained an innovative spirit; always looking to be the first to implement new strategies, new ways of applying family medicine.