La didáctica en la educación médica

The present study is a literature review aimed at analyzing contemporary didactic approaches applied in medical education. The need to strengthen training processes in response to the scientific, technological, and social transformations demanded by current clinical practice was identified. The search was conducted in databases such as SciELO, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, selecting recent literature related to teaching methodologies, active learning, formative assessment, and clinical training. The results reveal three main trends: the predominance of active learning, the consolidation of the competency-based approach, and the integration of educational technologies. The discussion with current studies highlights those active methodologies, the flipped classroom, self-directed learning, and e-learning improve student autonomy, clinical reasoning, and motivation. Furthermore, it is emphasized that innovation and experiential learning foster essential competencies for medical practice. It is concluded that didactics in medical education is undergoing a transformation process that requires flexible, integrative pedagogical models oriented toward meaningful learning