LEARN TO TEACH, TEACH TO LEARN: THE MANY FACETS OF LEARNING

Introduction: the Oncology League of the University of Fortaleza held its educational activities through a lecture on oncology with other medicine graduates and the community in order to help solidify students' knowledge in this clinical area and experiencing teaching. Objectives: To minister a class concerning the oncology topic. To guide on the promotion of community health. Methodology: On April 10, 2015 it was performed a lecture, given by the members of LION to students in the fourth semester of UNIFOR medical school and to the community. Through visual tools, the league members addressed the relevant issues of the subject. This experience was constructive for both sides, since there were students experiencing teaching and others aiming to learn, providing an exchange of knowledge beyond the community which could understand more of preventing neoplasias. However, some negative aspects were observed, such as nervousness and shyness in public speaking. Results: The league members were able to have more experience with teaching practice and went beyond the curriculum. The community proved quite concerned, the debate on the subject has generated apprenticeship to both sides. Conclusion: The authors assume that it was gratifying to experience teaching practice, guiding and clarifying questions. Furthermore, the doctors must have communication skills to better understand their patients and such activities substantially improve the performance and the manner these students deal with the public.