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Geriatrics

You will specialize in the management of the morphological, psychological, functional, and social changes of geriatric patients in order to provide them with comprehensive care.
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Description

The Specialist in Geriatrics, through a medical practice supported by an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, becomes a highly competent physician in their specific field of action. 

The duration of the Specialty in Geriatrics is 4 years.


Primary Clinical Site 

  • Hospital Clinic NOVA

  • Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

    • General Zone Hospital No. 4

    • General Zone Hospital with Family Medicine No. 6

    • High Specialization Medical Unit, Cardiology Hospital No. 34

  • Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)

    • Constitution Hospital Clinic

    • General Hospital of Saltillo (Coahuila)

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education under agreement: 20110460.

Objective

Prepare the specialist in Geriatrics with theoretical and practical knowledge of the management of pathologies and diagnostic tools with the greatest impact on the elderly. These objectives are aimed at training that considers the geriatric patient in their complete biopsychosocial environment, throughout a continuum that begins with morphological, psychological, functional, and social changes, within a framework of respect for the dignity and integrity of the patient, with leadership that reflects their social responsibility and concern for the environment.

Admission Profile

Knowledge

  • Understand the scientific fundamentals of general medicine.

  • Have basic knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.

  • Master Spanish language both orally and in writing.

  • 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 internet navigation skills.

  • Be proficient in 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.

  • Possess the habit of studying and participate in continuous education activities.

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

  • Demonstrate enterprising spirit, academic ambition, and self-learning attitude.

  • Exhibit responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.

  • Show perseverance in professional development.

Graduate Profile

Upon completion of your studies in Internal Medicine, you will have developed the following knowledge:

Upon completion of your studies in Internal Medicine, you will have developed the following skills:

Upon completion of your studies in Internal Medicine, you will have developed the following attitudes:

  • Collaborate productively with the medical team that requires their daily action, striving for an integrated vision of their work in relation to the efforts of other medical professionals.

  • Coordinate interdisciplinary actions for the care of geriatric patients both within and outside hospital settings.

  • Interpret the professional development process of the physician as a human and social phenomenon, considering the institutional conditions in which the practice and teaching of medicine occur.

  • Uphold the practice of Geriatrics on the principles of humanism, considering the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual in constant interaction with the environment and social surroundings.

  • Ensure their continuous education and professional development for ongoing improvement and ethical use of medical knowledge.

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Curriculum

Consult the courses that you will take in the Specialty in Geriatrics.

First year
Code Course Credits
SSGE1013 Clinical Training I 70
SSGE1008

Internal Medicine in the Geriatric Adult I

4
SSGE1009 Emergency Medicine in the Geriatric Patient I 4
SSGE1010 Geriatrics and Gerontology I 4
SSGE1011

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4
ESMI1001 Patient Safety 2
SSGE1012 Clinical Pharmacology and Geriatric Therapeutics I 4
SSGE1014 Research I 8
Second year
Code Course Credits
SSGE2010 Clinical Training II 70
SSGE2011 Internal Medicine in the Geriatric Adult II 4
SSGE2012 Emergency Medicine in the Geriatric Patient II 4
SSGE2013 Geriatrics and Gerontology II 4
SSGE2014

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Geriatrics II

4
SSGE2015 Research II 8
Third year
Code Course Credits
SSGE3001 Clinical Training III 70
SSGE3002 Geriatrics and Gerontology III 4
SSGE3003 Geriatric Care of the Musculoskeletal System and Rehabilitation I 4
SSGE3004 Perioperative Pathology 4
SSGE3005 Psychogeriatrics 4
SSGE3006 Research III 8
Fourth year
Code Course Credits
SSGE4001 Clinical Training IV 70
SSGE4002 Geriatric Care of the Musculoskeletal System and Rehabilitation II 4
SSGE4003 Neoplasms 4
SSGE4004 Medical and Health Education 6
SSGE4005 Research IV 8

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