Aspectos éticos de la gestión académica en una Facultad de Medicina / Ethical aspects of academic management in a faculty of medicine

ABSTRACT

This article states that the incorporation of ethical issues such as bioethics and principles of good practice, facilitates the academic management in a Faculty of Medicine. It presents some interesting aspects necessary to carry out a quality academic management that serves the university mission and its educational and research project. It underlines good practices regarding not only professional relations but also organizational aspects. It includes an analysis of academic management and its association with quality and leadership, it reflects on the ethical values of quality work and on the theory of functional or interactional leadership, a key element to boost the development of a university health institution.