Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a short training in communication abilities with the CICAA method in a university in Lina, Peru. Methods: A before-after study design was undertaken where each resident was a control. Participants: 25 first year residents of family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Intervention: training in the CICAA method which includes four areas grouped in three domains; connecting (domain 1), identifying and learning (domain 2); and remembering and helping (domain 3). A short training of 26 hours was conducted including lectures, workshops, and play-role activities for students and teachers. A structure objective assessment with the participation of two standardized patients was carried-out. CICAA score was used to evaluate the clinical interview one week before and after the training. Result...