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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

You will be capable of treating alterations of face and body, encompassing reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery.
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Description

The Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, through medical practice supported by an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, becomes a highly competent professional in their specific field of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is 4 years.

Required Academic Background: 2 years of specialization in General Surgery.


Primary Clinical Site 

  • Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

    • High Specialization Medical Unit, Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital No. 21

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education according to agreement: 20110457

Objective

To prepare residents in the specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the knowledge and skills necessary to correct facial and body deformities caused by congenital defects, trauma, diseases, or aging, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in an ethical framework and respect for the environment, as well as using scientific research methodology as a habitual instrument in comprehensive patient care.
 

Admission profile

Knowledge

  • Understanding of the scientific foundations of general medicine.

  • Basic knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.

  • Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

  • Ability to understand and translate from English.

 

Skills

  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology.

  • Work effectively in a team.

  • Systematically retrieving medical information.

  • Have basic ability to navigate the internet.

  • Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office.

  • Utilize statistical packages. 

 

Attitudes

  • Demonstrate warmth and availability in patient and family care.

  • Act with discipline, order, and punctuality.

  • Work with values of honesty and respect for others.

  • Cultivate the habit of studying and participating in continuous education activities.

  • Promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and improve quality of life.

  • Exhibit an enterprising spirit, an attitude of academic achievement, and self-directed learning.

  • Demonstrate responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.

  • Show perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of your studies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, you will have developed the following knowledge:

Upon completion of your studies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, you will have developed the following skills:

Upon completion of your studies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, you will have developed the following attitudes:

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Curriculum

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First year
Code Course Credits
SSCP1001

Basics of Plastic Surgery

4
SSCP1002 Flaps 4
SSCP1003

Hand Surgery I

4
SSCP1004 Burns 4
SSCP1005 Tumors I 4
SSCP1006 Microsurgery I 4
SSCP1010 Clinical Training I 70
SSCP1008 Research I 8
SSCP1011 Medical Professionalism 4
Second year
Code Course Credits
SSCP2001 Congenital Deformities I 4
SSCP2002

Hand Surgery II

4
SSCP2003 Tumors II 4
SSCP2004 Microsurgery II 4
SSCP2005

Upper Limb 

4
SSCP2006

Lower Limb

4
SSCP3010 Bioethics 4
SSCP2010 Clinical Training II 70
SSCP2008 Research II 8
SSCP2011 ​ Massive Weight Loss I 4
SSCP2012 Tissue Engineering I 4
Third year
Code Course Credits
SSCP3001 Congenital Deformities II 4
SSCP3002 Microsurgery III 4
SSCP3003 Trunk Reconstruction 4
SSCP3004

Craniofacial Trauma and Facial Paralysis

4
SSCP3008 Research III 8
SSCP3012 Clinical Training III 70
SSCP3013

Upper Limb II

4
SSCP3014

Hand Surgery III

4
SSCP3015 Massive Weight Loss II 4
SSCP3016 Epidemiology 4
Fourth year
Code Course CRS Year
SSCP4010 Clinical Training IV 70
SSCP4001

Cosmetic Surgery

4
SSCP4002 Orthognathic Surgery 4
SSCP4003 Body Aging 4
SSCP4004 Massive Weight Loss III 4
SSCP4005  Tissue Engineering II 4
SSCP3009 Medical and Health Education 6
SSCP4008 Research IV 8

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