Dr. Norma Pérez Calleja: the most natural of social educators

Authors

  • José Ignacio Robaina Castillo University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.
  • Frank Hernández García University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.
  • Elena del Carmen González Díaz University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.
  • Blanca Margarita Angulo Peraza University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.
  • María de la Caridad González Sánchez University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.
  • Milena Hidalgo Ávila University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

Keywords:

biography, life history traits, personality, education, medical

Abstract

Background: as part of the research project "Outstanding Educators of the 20th Century", the personality of Dr. Norma Ciriaca Pérez Calleja, pediatrician and outstanding professor from Ciego de Ávila province was selected for this study.
Objective: to let know the life and work of the aforementioned doctor as a paradigm in the field of Pediatrics and medical education.
Methods: a descriptive research work within the qualitative approach was carried out at Ciego de Ávila University of Medical Sciences, in the academic year 2016-2017. The biographical or life history method was used to reconstruct the vital development as a singular expression of the social reality lived by the doctor, through different sources: documentary review of her teaching file and other materials that endorse her social recognitions, chronicles about her life, scientific works, interviews, testimonies of colleagues and patients, and photos.
Results: the life of the doctor and professor was characterized and her contribution to the training of professionals of the medical sciences in Ciego de Ávila. The documents consulted allowed to endorse her social behavior as a living example, her firm convictions and strong will, all of which make her a bearer of high spiritual principles and values, which are the guide for many others and become significant teachings for the majority of those who know her.
Conclusions: the mobilizing influence, professionalism and educational work of Dr. Norma Ciriaca Pérez Calleja allowed considering her as a social educator and an example to follow for the new generations.

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Author Biographies

José Ignacio Robaina Castillo, University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

4th year student of Medicine. Student Assistant of Neurology.

Frank Hernández García, University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

4th year student of Medicine. Student Assistant of Endocrinology.

Elena del Carmen González Díaz, University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Master of Science in Higher Education. Assistant Professor. Senior researcher.

Blanca Margarita Angulo Peraza, University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

Doctor in medicine. Specialist II Degree in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Assistant Professor.

María de la Caridad González Sánchez, University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

Degree in Psychopedagogy. Master of Science in Higher Education. Assistant Professor.

Milena Hidalgo Ávila, University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Ávila.

Doctor in medicine. Specialist of II Degree in Comprehensive General Medicine. Master in Integral Care for the child. Aggregate Investigator Assistant Professor.

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Published

2018-04-01

How to Cite

1.
Robaina Castillo JI, Hernández García F, González Díaz E del C, Angulo Peraza BM, González Sánchez M de la C, Hidalgo Ávila M. Dr. Norma Pérez Calleja: the most natural of social educators. EDUMEC [Internet]. 2018 Apr. 1 [cited 2025 Jul. 1];10(2):96-110. Available from: https://revedumecentro.sld.cu/index.php/edumc/article/view/1020

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2018)

Section

ARTÍCULO ORIGINAL

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