Internal Medicine

Demonstrate deep knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms, as well as the natural history of the most prevalent non-surgical diseases in adult patients, and of methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Have knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from clinical history to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, including their indications, utility, risks, and complications.

Perform actions for prevention, self-care, diagnosis, comprehensive medical treatment including cardiovascular rehabilitation, using current technological resources available for the comprehensive care of acute and chronic prevalent diseases.

Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and the provision of quality medical care, with emphasis on patient safety.

Understand the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to the training of patients, accompanying family members, and multidisciplinary health team related to their discipline.

Promote healthy lifestyle habits, identifying risk factors while considering intercultural elements.

Apply knowledge of information and communication technologies to their daily practice.

Apply with skill and proficiency the most updated procedures and technical resources in Internal Medicine for the prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of non-surgical diseases in adult patients.

Develop proficiency in procedures related to disciplines within Internal Medicine, including basic procedures from various specialties such as cardiology, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, nephrology, among others.

Integrate in a timely and orderly manner the different medical issues of the patient to establish appropriate diagnoses, proposing the best therapeutic option.

Treat the sick individual as a biopsychosocial entity in their competency areas, including hospitalization, hemodynamics unit, outpatient clinic, and intensive care.

Provide ongoing communication resulting in effective information exchange and a proper relationship with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

Plan a study and treatment program, including urgent cases, based on scientific criteria and principles of service quality, aiming to contribute to sustainable human development with equity and justice.

Perform medical-surgical activities in departments including hospitalization, outpatient consultation, continuous admission, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists to provide the best comprehensive therapeutic option.

Employ the scientific method for clinical research and design research projects that address the health needs of the population.

Demonstrate the ability to respond promptly to emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Take responsibility with a service-oriented attitude towards the issues involved in the health-disease process.

Achieve a positive and respectful relationship with patients, families, and the professional environment.

Prioritize medical decision-making in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation based on risk-benefit and cost-effectiveness balance, aiming to enhance the patient's quality of life.

Demonstrate profound respect for the environment.

Maintain awareness of social responsibility and its significance within the healthcare system.

Exercise self-criticism to recognize limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer patients appropriately.