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
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Hospital Clinic NOVA
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Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
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General Zone Hospital No. 4
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General Zone Hospital with Family Medicine No. 6
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High Specialization Medical Unit, Cardiology Hospital No. 34
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Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)
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Constitution Hospital Clinic
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General Hospital of Saltillo (Coahuila)
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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
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Understand the scientific fundamentals of general medicine.
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Have basic knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.
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Master Spanish language both orally and in writing.
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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 effectively 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 proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Utilize statistical packages.
Attitudes
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Demonstrate warmth and availability in patient and family care.
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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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Possess the habit of studying and participate in continuous education activities.
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Promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enhance quality of life.
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Demonstrate enterprising spirit, academic ambition, and self-learning attitude.
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Exhibit responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.
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Show perseverance in professional development.
Graduate Profile
Upon completion of your studies in Internal Medicine, you will have developed the following knowledge:
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Effectively and efficiently employ the knowledge, methods, and techniques of medical care that a specialist in geriatrics should perform both individually and as part of a team of medical specialists.
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Select, analyze, and evaluate medical literature related to the Medical Specialty of Geriatrics, applying it appropriately to their daily practice to support, deepen, and expand their professional actions.
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Have knowledge of various models of aging in humans, focusing on the biological aspect.
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Possess knowledge of the physical, physiological, biochemical, metabolic, psychological, social, and functional changes in older individuals.
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Recognize the principles of patient safety.
Upon completion of your studies in Internal Medicine, you will have developed the following skills:
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Apply diagnostic and treatment resources pertinent to their professional practice area critically.
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Manage the conceptual, methodological, and technical foundations for the administration, organization, and implementation of social programs related to elderly care.
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Utilize all available resources to integrate the elderly patient into the community.
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Perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment based on the methodology of the geriatric assessment process.
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Critically apply preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation resources within their specialized scope of practice.
Upon completion of your studies in Internal Medicine, you will have developed the following attitudes:
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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.
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Coordinate interdisciplinary actions for the care of geriatric patients both within and outside hospital settings.
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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.
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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.
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Ensure their continuous education and professional development for ongoing improvement and ethical use of medical knowledge.
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 Geriatrics.
Code | Course | Credits |
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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 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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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 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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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 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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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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