Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the skills of medical students regarding the orientation of measures for the prevention of Chronic Diseases. Experience report: A quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study was conducted with students of the fifth semester of the medical school of the State University of Pará. Students participated in a mini-OSCE station, where they should identify risk factors for chronic disease, advising preventive medicine and developing a goal plan for return. Twenty-four students were assessed regarding attitudes, knowledge of chronic disease prevention skills. The average grade obtained by the students was 5.81, consisting of assessment of attitudes, knowledge and skills. There were gaps in the recognition of obesity as a risk factor for chronic diseases, being pointed out by only 45.8% of the students. In the assessment of skills, the subjects presented difficulties in directing an evidence-based dietary orientation, including healthy foods. It was also observed that less than half of the students advised on the practice of structured physical exercise or elaborated goals plan for reevaluation of the treated patient. Considerations: There is a need for integration and curriculum improvement in clinical skills directed to the continuous management of patients with risk factors for chronic diseases.