Development of creative thought to motivate research in the area of health

The training of university students is a mission of higher education institutions that must assume with social responsibility, to provide society with probos professionals capable of facing the current challenges in the new century. Science, research, innovation and the development of creativity, the necessary elements in the academic training of students, teachers contribute in the learning process with strategies and activities aimed at developing skills that serve for their future professional life Objective.- Raise awareness of the importance of motivating students to be creative innovators by applying appropriate strategies to improve their professional profile and train researchers. Method: A literature review study of articles related to the subject was carried out in electronic databases, Latin American and Caribbean Literature (LILACS), and virtual library of the University of Guayaquil. Conclusions.- The teacher must apply an integrating methodology and provide the necessary tools to incorporate the necessary skills for the development of researchers, innovators, creatives and critics.