University Education in Territorialized Health Programs in the Promotion of Social Welfare at UNEFM

Abstract

This research analyzes university education in territorialized health programs promoting social welfare at the Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University (UNEFM). Using an interpretive paradigm and a hermeneutic method, the study unravels the meaning of educational practice beyond the classroom, focusing on municipalization and community engagement. Through a documentary review and the use of newspaper clippings, it is evident that territorialization is not only a geographical deployment but also a social justice strategy that democratizes access to health. The findings suggest that the integration of students into local realities (such as micro-internships and PNFs) transforms technical training into a humanistic action that directly responds to the needs of Falcón state. The research concludes that the UNEFM model acts as an engine of social transformation, where the university ceases to be an isolated entity and becomes a key political and health actor in improve the quality of life of communities.