Pedagogy as the science of education: contributions to the training of health professionals.

Resumen

Pedagogy, as the scientific discipline that studies the intentional educational process, has been the subject of debate regarding its status as a science. In the contemporary context of health professional training, it is imperative to establish the specific contributions of Pedagogy to the field of Educational Sciences. The objective here is to reflect on these specific contributions within the training of health professionals, given that Pedagogy constitutes an applied science with a defined object of study, its own categories, and operational principles that both distinguish it from and complement other educational disciplines. Its contribution lies in providing the theoretical-practical framework for the intentional management of training processes—a matter of particular relevance in higher medical education. Its contribution to Educational Sciences is fundamental, offering a specific conceptual and methodological system for organizing and managing the teaching-learning process, which is indispensable for training competent, ethical, and committed health professionals. Its recognition as a science strengthens the epistemological autonomy of the educational field and legitimizes its transformative role in society.