[Associated factors with the completion of research project required to obtain a specialist title in a Peruvian University].

Objectives: To determine the frequency and associated factors with the completion of research projects done by medical residents.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional case series study was performed. The unit of analysis was the graduated medical resident during 2010-2012.

[Rehospitalization of elderly patients in a hospital in Lima, Perú].

In order to determine the frequency and factors associated to rehospitalization among elderly patients in a general hospital in Lima (Peru), a longitudinal study was conducted. An interview was administered to patients or care providers during their hospitalization, and data were collected from their medical records. After they were discharged from the hospital, they were followed up for 30 days through phone calls to become aware of their condition and if they were hospitalized at some health center during this period of time.