Actions carried out during the health crisis in higher education cycles. Challenges shaping leadership

Abstract

At the end of the 20th century, reflection was made on the emerging challenges of the third millennium based on social, economic and political conditions. In the educational field, UNESCO published recommendations aimed at the operation of the global world; However, the arrival of Covid19 postponed the plans, testing all societies and their ability to respond to the health crisis. In this article we share some of the actions carried out in the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Pharmacology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, these were activities carried out during the crisis, which were aimed at the prevention of infections, the continuity of activities essential, the reinforcement of communication channels and support for students,  teachers and administrators. Methodology: the actions carried out between March 2020 and May 2023 were compiled, identifying the measures, actions and activities within the Faculty of Medicine and the activities of the Pharmacology department. The efforts were not limited to the community, there was also external support and collaboration. Conclusions: with the health crisis, institutional weaknesses and strengths were detected, the decisions made by the Management of the Faculty of Medicine and the Head of the Department of Pharmacology were aimed at reducing the impact of the pandemic, simultaneously support was provided to the students, academic and administrative to meet the established goals, this favored resilient,  supportive and creative behaviors. Knowledge was reaffirmed in decision-making positions, demonstrating that challenges such as the health crisis shape leadership.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/chaandieducasc-035