Introduction: Primary Health Care is the first point of contact that specialists in stomatological sciences provide to the population.
Objective: to develop a didactic strategy for training skills in clinical trials for dentistry residents.
Method: descriptive, cross-sectional study on the Isle of Youth, 2022-2023. Intentional non-probabilistic sampling was used, with the sample consisting of 39 residents, 20 academic committee professors, 17 provincial coordinators and 7 research methodology professors.
Results: a survey was applied to explore knowledge on the topic and it was found that 89.7% had a low level. The main difficulties identified were in the questions related to knowledge about the researcher's portfolio and the elements necessary to start a clinical trial, with percentages of 7,7% and 12,8%, respectively. The proposed strategy was submitted to expert judgment, with scores predominating: very appropriate and moderately appropriate, with values of 64,8% and 25,6%, respectively, which represented 90,3% for the evaluated criteria. The strategy was made up of four stages and actions structured in a coherent manner for its application, which can be enriched from the teaching reflection and the practice of the academic committee of each specialty.
Conclusions: the diagnosis of the current situation of the training of Stomatology specialists on the subject of clinical trials revealed potentialities and shortcomings in the conception, the process and the current level of its development.

Background: Due to the complexity of choosing a medical specialty, it's crucial to analyze the factors and influences involved in this decision-making process, as it can significantly impact one's career and personal life. Factors to consider include lifestyle, job requirements, salary, reputation, duration of studies, the ability to maintain a "controlled" lifestyle, and family members. Additionally, culture and lifestyle can influence specialty choice. Exploring these factors can assist medical students in making more informed and satisfying decisions. Material and methods: This study is an observational cross-sectional study where the sample consisted of 100 medical students who volunteered between October and December 2023 using the Google Forms platform. Results: The graphs demonstrate that 64% of the total students will choose based on their affinity for the specialty, which is the most influential factor when selecting a medical specialty. 16% believe that the ability to maintain a "controllable" lifestyle is more important when choosing a specialty, 9% prioritize the duration of residency, and 8% consider financial income. Conclusion: Encouraging further research into the influences affecting the choice of a medical specialty helps understand the motivation of medical students. This will contribute not only to the improvement of the healthcare system but also to a more efficient allocation of resources, consequently enhancing the quality of medical services provided to patients