Description
The specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, through a medical practice grounded in an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, becomes a highly efficient physician in their specific field of action.
The duration of the Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics is 4 years.
Primary Clinical Site
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Ginequito Hospital
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Christus Muguerza Group
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High Specialty Hospital
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Hospital del Parque (Chihuahua)
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Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
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High Specialization Medical Unit, Hospital of Gynecology and Obstetrics No. 23
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Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)
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Constitución Hospital Clinic
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General Hospital of Saltillo (Coahuila)
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General Hospital of Torreón (Coahuila)
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Secondary Clinical Site
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Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
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General Zone Hospital with Family Medicine No. 6
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General Zone Hospital No. 67
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General Zone Hospital with Family Medicine No. 1 (San Luis Potosí)
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Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education according to agreement: 20110468.
Objective
To prepare medical specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology for the comprehensive care of women, capable of identifying, preventing, and treating pathological aspects of the female reproductive system, with a biopsychosocial approach. They should possess the skills to practice their specialty with high professional and humanistic values, enabling them to establish an effective doctor-patient-family relationship, and to integrate and work with the multidisciplinary health team with respect, quality, human warmth, and responsibility towards society.
Admission profile
Knowledge
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Understand the scientific foundations of general medicine.
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Have basic knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.
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Be proficient in spoken and written Spanish.
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Understand and translate from English.
Skills
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Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology.
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Work in a team.
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Systematically retrieving medical information.
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Have basic internet navigation skills.
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Be familiar with and able to use Microsoft Office.
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Use statistical packages.
Attitudes
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Show warmth and willingness to address patients and their families.
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Act with discipline, order, and punctuality.
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Work with values of honesty and respect for others.
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Have the habit of studying and participating in continuing education activities.
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Promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enjoy a better quality of life.
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Have an enterprising spirit, an attitude of academic improvement, and self-learning.
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Demonstrate responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.
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Show perseverance in professional development.
Graduate profile
Upon completion of your studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, you will have developed the following knowledge:
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Have essential knowledge for practicing as a gynecologist-obstetrician, capable of efficiently and effectively employing methods and techniques of medical care in the comprehensive approach to women, appropriate to the individual and group circumstances faced in their professional practice.
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Possess a deep understanding of the anatomical structures of the female pelvis and mammary gland, as well as congenital malformations of the genitourinary system and the different surgical access routes.
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Use critical thinking as a habitual element of their professional practice, applying it to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation resources within their specialized field of action.
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Select relevant medical literature in their specialty, applying it appropriately to their daily work to support, deepen, and expand their professional actions.
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Have knowledge of the characteristics of the female human body and the different conditions of health and disease.
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Master the principles governing the development and genetic alterations in the human body, with an emphasis on the female reproductive system.
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Define fundamental concepts of human reproduction, as well as factors causing infertility, their diagnosis, and respective treatment.
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Possess the professional competencies necessary to work in both public and private sectors.
Upon completion of your studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, you will have developed the following skills:
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Use the scientific research method as a habitual and continuous method of updating.
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Demonstrate the acquired skills and abilities to solve gynecological and obstetric problems in their daily work, ensuring their continuous development.
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Prevent, diagnose, treat, and/or promptly refer patients according to their pathology.
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Critically apply diagnostic and treatment resources relevant to their professional practice.
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Productively collaborate with different healthcare professionals who require their daily involvement, fostering an integrative view of their work.
Upon completion of your studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, you will have developed the following attitudes:
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Promote the integration of medical advancements into their professional practice and work environments to offer the best benefits and minimize risks for their patients.
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Show interest in integrating themselves and their patients, as well as work teams, into continuous education.
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Show interest in acquiring new skills and abilities in line with scientific and technological advancements, for the benefit of their patients.
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Interpret the process of medical professional training as a human and social phenomenon, taking into consideration the institutional conditions in which the practice and teaching of medicine occur.
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Base the practice of gynecology and obstetrics on the principles of humanism, considering the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual in their constant interaction with the social and ecological environment.
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Ensure their ongoing education and professional development for continuous improvement and the ethical use of medical knowledge.
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Evaluate medical literature, applying it appropriately to their daily work to support, deepen, and expand their professional actions.
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Achieve a positive relationship with patients, their families, and the professional environment.
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Act always with the humanism and respect that their patients deserve.
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Assume the moral obligation of educating future generations of doctors, healthcare personnel, and society.
Live an experience abroad
Have an academic experience abroad for a summer, a semester or a year.
See moreCurriculum
Consult the courses that you will take in the specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Code | Course | Credits |
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HCGO1007 |
Clinical Training I |
70 |
HCGO1001 |
Surgical Anatomy and Embryology |
4 |
HCGO1005 |
Obstetric Physiology |
4 |
HCGO1004 |
Basic Course in Gynecology and Obstetrics I |
4 |
HCGO1012 | Biochemistry | 4 |
HCGO1009 |
Research I |
8 |
ESMI1001 | Patient Safety | 2 |
HCGO1011 |
Medical Ethics and Professionalism |
4 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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HCGO2010 |
Clinical Training II |
70 |
HCGO2012 |
Pathological Anatomy and Exfoliative Cytology |
4 |
HCGO2003 |
Infectiology |
4 |
HCGO2005 |
Basic Course in Gynecology and Obstetrics II |
4 |
HCGO2007 |
Radiodiagnosis and Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics |
4 |
HCGO2013 | Pharmacology | 4 |
HCGO2014 |
Perinatology |
4 |
HCGO2015 |
Research II |
8 |
HCGO2016 | Medical Genetics | 4 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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HCGO3011 |
Clinical Training III |
70 |
HCGO3007 |
Oncology in Gynecology and Obstetrics |
4 |
HCGO3003 | Gynecological Urology | 4 |
HCGO3005 | Endocrinology in Obstetrics and Gynecology | 4 |
HCGO3004 |
Basic Course in Gynecology and Obstetrics III |
4 |
HCGO3013 |
Research III |
8 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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HCGO4007 |
Clinical Training IV |
66 |
HCGO4008 |
Reproductive Biology and Infertility |
4 |
HCGO4009 |
Human Sexuality and Fertility Control |
4 |
HCGO4010 | Critical Medicine and Neonatal Care | 4 |
HCGO4011 |
Psychology and Sociology Applied to Gynecology and Obstetrics |
4 |
HCGO4003 |
Prenatal Ultrasound |
4 |
HCGO4012 |
Research IV |
8 |
HCGO4013 |
Medical and Health Education |
8 |
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