University social responsibility in the hospital setting: integration of the internal environment, health education, and ecological commitment

Abstract

University social responsibility (USR) in medical education implies a transformation of the care and training model, oriented toward patient-centered practice, their families, and the environment, as well as toward institutional alignment. The latter encompasses the priority needs of society and is achieved through the integration of teaching, research, and healthcare delivery. In this context, the university hospital acquires a unique dimension, becoming a space where clinical care, professional training, healthcare practice, and interaction with the community converge inseparably