Informe de vigilancia competitiva y análisis bibliométrico temático como apoyo de la propuesta de creación de un programa de Especialización en Cirugía Maxilofacial en la Universidad Santo Tomás, seccional Bucaramanga

Abstract

The report of competitive surveillance and thematic bibliometric analysis supports the creation of the Specialization Program in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga section. The exploration of the academic offer at a national and international level, the ranking of Sapiens 2022-2 postgraduate courses and the national research capacities in Maxillofacial Surgery are highlighted. Regarding the academic offer, specialization programs related to Maxillofacial Surgery were identified at the national level, which shows the interest and importance of this specialty in the educational field. In addition, the analysis of the Sapiens 2022-2 graduate ranking provided relevant information on the quality and recognition of graduate programs in this area, which can serve as a reference for the design of the Specialization program at the University of Santo Tomás. On the other hand, the national research capacities in Maxillofacial Surgery were evaluated, which allowed the identification of the research groups and lines of knowledge existing in the country. This analysis contributes to understanding the research landscape in this specialty and to identifying possible collaborations and opportunities for academic development. The bibliometric analysis was carried out using specialized programs such as VantagePoint and VOSviewer, which allowed the identification of production trends, keyword analysis and relevant topics in Maxillofacial Surgery research. An exponential growth in scientific production has been observed in recent decades, with a significant increase in the number of publications since the 2000s. The report also addresses the training of highly qualified professionals in the latest technologies and trends in the specialty, in order to contribute to improving the oral and maxillofacial health of the Colombian population. Teaching methodologies and technological innovations that influence the specialty are mentioned, as well as national and institutional capacities in terms of research groups and lines of knowledge related to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.