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Clinical Pathology

You will organize and coordinate the development of a clinical laboratory, implementing new technologies to establish diagnoses.
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Description

The specialist doctor in clinical pathology, through medical practice based on an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, should be a highly competent doctor in their specific field of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Clinical Pathology is 3 years.


Primary Clinical Site

  • Christus Muguerza Group

    • High Specialty Hospital

  • Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

    • High Specialization Medical Unit, Specialties Hospital No. 25

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretariat of Public Education according to agreement: 20210454, valid until 01/03/2027

Objective

To train professionals who evaluate the methods and techniques for obtaining, processing, and interpreting specimens collected for biochemical, microbiological, histochemical, molecular biology, genetic, and immunological studies; thereby contributing to the diagnosis of diseases affecting patients. Additionally, to promote respectful interaction with colleagues and the healthcare team within a framework of humanism and professional ethics; adhering to the regulations that underpin their daily activities in the clinical laboratory and blood bank; to provide the foundations and necessary tools to be leaders in their area, reflecting social responsibility and environmental awareness in their daily actions; using the scientific method as a regular instrument for their professional development and maintaining continuous education

Admission profile

Knowledge

  • To know the clinical method, the epidemiological method, and basic statistics.

  • To manage spoken and written Spanish properly and fluently.

  • To understand and translate from English.

Skills

  • To know the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in general medicine.

  • To work in a team.

  • To be capable of conducting a systematic review of the patient.

  • To have basic internet skills.

  • To know how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • To manage statistical software packages.

Attitudes

  • Show warmth and availability in attending to the patient and their family.

  • Possess values of honesty and respect for others.

  • Have the habit of studying and participating in continuing education activities.

  • Have an enterprising spirit.

  • Take responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.

  • Maintain an attitude of academic improvement and self-learning.

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

  • Demonstrate perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of the Specialty in Clinical Pathology, you will obtain the following knowledge:

Upon completion of the Specialty in Clinical Pathology, you will obtain the following skills:

Upon completion of the Specialty in Clinical Pathology, you will obtain the following attitudes:

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Curriculum

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First year
Code Course Credits

HMPC1014

Clinical Formation I

70

HMPC1011

Foundations of Clinical Pathology

4
HMPC1019 Hematology I 4

HMPC1017

Clinical Biochemistry I

4

HMPC1016

Transfusion Medicine

4

HMPC1012

Clinical Management

4

ESMI1001

Patient Safety

2

HMPC1018

Research I

8
Second year
Code Course Credits

HMPC2029

Clinical Formation II

70

HMPC2022

Microbiology I

4
HMPC2020

Hematology II

4

HMPC2023

Immunology

4

HMPC2021

Clinical Biochemistry II

4

HMPC2025

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4

HMPC2024

  Research II

8
Third year
Code Course Credits

HMPC3029

Clinical Formation III

70

HMPC3025

Genetics

4
HMPC3021

Clinical Biochemistry III

4
HMPC3026

Cytopathology and Study of Body Fluids

4

HMPC3022

Microbiology II

4

HMPC3024

Research III

8

HMPC3023

Medical and Health Education

6

Professors of the Vice-Presidency of Health Sciences

Departments:
Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences
Departments:
Clinical Sciences
Departments:
Psychology
Departments:
Clinical Sciences
Departments:
Psychology
Departments:
Clinical Sciences

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