Identification of Scientific Researches Conducted during UNIPLAC’S Medical Degree, Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Introduction
In recent times, the need for improving the scientific training of medical students (Cardoso, 2004) began to be observed.In this context, there are two aspects of improvement in medical education: the ability and the opportunity afforded to students for carrying out research activities (Mendes, 2009).The importance of basic scientific research is essential to provide a good academic education, and in the medical degree, it implies the formation of an all-round doctor, technically and morally, as well as encourages the production of new range of knowledge in the health field (Tenório, 2010).Brazilian research has increased significantly: from 2001 to 2011, and Brazil went from seventeenth to thirteenth position worldwide related to the number of articles published (Righetti, 2013).Regarding this production of knowledge, the medical field has had a considerable and effective participation (Martelli, 2010)

Methodology
The data related to the scientific researches conducted and recorded during UNIPLAC'S the Medical Degree (from 2004 to July 2013) was recorded through a descriptive and quantitative approach.This information was obtained from existing data in Dean's Office for Graduate and Research Studies (Education) and in Medical Degree Coordination.By identifying the exhibitioners and advisors, the curricula of all researchers were consulted through Lattes Platform (CNPq).A database was constructed containing information concerning the scientific production (scientific articles and presentations in seminars and congresses).According to this information, the profiles of researchers and the areas addressed as well as publications from scientific productivity were obtained.

Purpose
This study aims to identify scientific researches conducted during UNIPLAC'S Medical Degree since its implementation in 2004 until July 2013.

Results and Discussion
The scientific production introduces the student in the scientific field, stimulating them to research during the degree period.It is expected that some of these students continue to produce knowledge and technology through research on their own career paths.
The Chart 1 displays the evolution of research projects throughout the Medical Degree.The analysis of academic production reveals a significant increase in the production of scientific articles.Although the annual survey of 2013 is partial, it is possible to observe that this number is much higher compared to all previous annual surveys.
In recent years, the Brazilian scientific production has been showing a consistent increase in the formation of Higher Education.Medical Course integrates one of the largest areas of knowledge with scientific production in Brazil.This quantitative increase in the scientific output is correlated with the general increase in the scientific production and it possibly reflects the incentives generated by research funding institutions (Martelli, 2010).Another stimulating factor of such productivity is the analysis of teaching quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) conducted by Ministry of Education (MEC), which uses as one of the evaluation criteria the production and publication of scientific papers.
There is a perception, at least on a qualitative, that the doctor who was formerly dedicated to scientific research would be endowed with a greater capacity for critical judgment, which would help not only the diagnosis, but also the analysis for decisions along the professional field (Cardoso, 2005).
From these research projects, forty-five were linked to Article 170, which deals with a program of Scientific Initiation Scholarships for science intern programs, financed with funds arising from Article 170 of the Constitution of the State of Santa Catarina; eight projects were developed by Research Groups related to groups of researchers, students and technical support staff on the implementation of research lines), three projects are encouraged by the Institutional Program for Scientific Initiation Scholarships (PIBIC-CNPq), which aims to support the policy for Scientific Initiation developed in educational and/or research institutions, through grants for Scientific Initiation to science intern students, and two projects represent studies carried out by "Prêmio Mérito Universitário do Fundo de Apoio à Pesquisa de Santa Catarina" (FAPESC), which purpose is to promote scientific and technological research, contributing to the advancement of all fields of knowledge, regional balance, sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life The science intern program gives the student a scientific association with practical techniques and scientific knowledge.Guided by a teacher, students write projects, conduct practices and may even present papers at conferences and publish articles in scientific journals (Margarido, 2013).
From the total number of research projects, twelve projects were carried out by students during the first year of medical degree; twelve projects were carried out by students during the second year; thirteen projects were carried out by students during the third year; twelve projects were conducted by students during the fourth year; five projects were carried out by students during the fifth year; two projects were conducted by students during the sixth year, and two projects were conducted without the participation of students.Therefore, most researchers conducted projects in the early years of Higher Education.
The science intern research serves as a complement to professional training, as the student improves his/her ability to competently perform activities related to his/her profession.It also provides the student contact with different fields of knowledge, a feature of the current key health professionals: the multidisciplinarity (Tenório, 2010).
To ensure the consolidation and extension of research in UNIPLAC there are incentives in the research lines, as the creation of "Fundo Institucional de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa" and publication of UNIPLAC'S Journal, as well as the implementation of "Mostra de Trabalhos de Iniciação Científica" and "Jornada de Pesquisa, Ensino e Extensão" which is held for 17 years in UNIPLAC.
Profiles of researchers and advisors in the field of medical degree were evaluated.From nineteen advisors, fifteen were female.The same predominance of females was observed in relation to the students: from fifty-six students, third-one were females; contrary to science intern researchers nationwide, where female participation in knowledge production is still modest and incipient.
Some authors have proposed a discussion about the low participation of women in scientific production, since they are a major number from students in Brazilian universities.In this context, the lowest female presence can be explained by delayed insertion of women in science and technology system.As they have recently entered this universe, there are less funds for scholarships and grants, insofar as these funds require greater experience and titles.Another relevant factor is the difficulty women have in reconciling scientific career and family life, including pregnancy and motherhood (Mendes, 2010).
Referring to the fields of knowledge addressed in scientific production, research projects were divided into five categories: clinical, surgical, epidemiological, medical education and public health (categorization by the authors).
From the fifty-eight projects, seventeen address the clinical Field; there was no work in the surgical Field; twenty-eight address the epidemiology field, seven address the medical education Field and six address the public health field.Chart 2 displays that the Field of greatest research was epidemiology.
On the publicity of scientific projects, it was noted that from the fifty-eight projects completed, seventeen were presented at conferences (and some of these scientific projects were presented more than once in different events) and two articles were published in scientific journals.However, the publicity of these results is limited to scientific research finalized, so the projects that are under development and have not obtained publication are not considered.The scientific work achieves its primary goal when released in conferences through oral communications and posters in scientific journals, books, press, Internet and other means.Thus, the researcher puts forward ideas, ensuring the property and submitting to scientific review (Görgens, 2007).
To be implemented with quality, a program of Science Intern Program requests: students interested in developing projects and put them into practice, and qualified teachers willing to guide the students; equipment (such as computers, applications, photocopies and other tools) and financial resources for supporting the research.These four items are the basic requirement to develop all the skills that graduating a project of Science Intern Program is able to offer.In Brazil, the biggest obstacle to scientific growth is the funding of research projects (Tenório, 2010).

Conclusion
The survey allows us to recognize the areas addressed in the projects, the profile of academic researchers and teachers and the progressive evolution of scientific production of medical school.From the institutional lines of research, the medical school has not only expressed attention mainly by their teachers, but also mobilized its students to integrate into the science intern program.Considering the importance of the tripod Research, Education and Extension, teachers and students involved in research projects contribute to scientific production necessarily for the proper recognition of the institution at the national level, Chart 2. List of research projects in the fields of knowledge: clinical, surgical, epidemiological, medical education and public health.before other educational institutions and research bodies.The scientific and technological developments of a nation depend on the quality of its researchers, the visibility of its science and industry interaction and research (Görgens, 2007).
The formation of the scientist is based on a specific learning that begins at graduation degree, by conducting research and providing students with the practical experience and effective academic life, which positively influences the subsequent professional practice (Görgens, 2007).Thus, the Science Intern Program works in the professional training of the student, constituting a fundamental part of a higher education, and serves to assist them in their continuous update after the degree.
Since the establishment of UNIPLAC'S Medical Degree in 2004 and until July 2013, fifty-eight science intern research projects were conducted, with two scientific projects in 2004; two in 2005; one in 2006; none in 2007, four in 2008; four in 2009; seven in 2010; eight in 2011; twelve in 2012 and until July 2013, eighteen scientific projects were performed.
Description of scientific studies carried out during UNIPLAC's Medical Degree since 2004 until July 2013. of the population of Santa Catarina, based on the principles set forth in the Constitution of the State of Santa Catarina.
. This study was developed at Universidade do Planalto Catarinense-UNIPLAC, an university established since 1954, located in the city of Lag-es State of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil.The city of Lages has approximately 160,000 inhabitants.Every year, forty students enter Medical Course of UNIPLAC, coming from different Brazilian regions.UNIPLAC'S Medical Course was created in 2004 and it presents a curriculum model based on Problem-Based Methodology and Learning Curriculum.