Diversity in Health Sciences Education: Advocating for Difference in Biological Variability

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Published: Jan 27, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22209/rhs.v13n1a02
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Diversity Pluralism Epistemology Health education

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John Jairo Botello Jaimes
Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5326-7708
Guillermo Orlando Sierra
Universidad de Manizales, Colombia
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3857-8724
John Camilo García Uribe
Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3810-5583
Angie Katherine Turriago Castañeda
AT Salud Integral S.A.S.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4463-4238
Aníbal Vicente Arteaga Noriega
Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6612-1169
Kely Johana Acevedo Oquendo
Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1309-9897
Debis Eduardo Lozano Taborda
Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7191-3120

Abstract

The discussion of totalitarianism, dualism and pluralism is crucial in education, specifically for health professionals. Given the interdisciplinary nature of these concepts, a comprehensive literature review is necessary to examine recent studies on genetic and phenotypic diversity, evolution, adaptation and health education. Dualism and biological totalitarianism are approaches that have historically had a negative influence on health sciences education and society. In contrast, pluralism acknowledges the inherent complexity and diversity of human beings, offering a more suitable framework for health education. This approach promotes a holistic and adaptive understanding of learning within the health sciences. Integrating biological diversity and plurality into the training of health professionals is crucial to foster innovation and adaptability among students.

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Botello Jaimes, J. J., Sierra, G. O., García Uribe, J. C., Turriago Castañeda, A. K., Arteaga Noriega, A. V., Acevedo Oquendo, K. J., & Lozano Taborda, D. E. (2025). Diversity in Health Sciences Education: Advocating for Difference in Biological Variability. RHS-Revista Humanismo Y Sociedad, 13(1), e2/1–13. https://doi.org/10.22209/rhs.v13n1a02
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Author Biographies

John Jairo Botello Jaimes, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia

Médico Especialista en Medicina Critica / Magíster en Educación / Simulación Clínica / Máster Ecocardiografía Clínica / Especialista Gerencia de Salud / Candidato a Doctor / Decano Salud Uniremington, Medellín.

John Camilo García Uribe, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia

Enfermero, MSc, PhD (c). Grupo de investigación Salud Familiar y Comunitaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Corporación Universitaria Remington

Aníbal Vicente Arteaga Noriega, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia

Enfermero, PhD en estadística y epidemiología. Grupo de investigación Salud Familiar y Comunitaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Corporación Universitaria Remington.

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