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Medical Oncology

Attend with excellence and in a timely manner, applying your skills and abilities for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the patient with oncologic disease.
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Description

The specialist in Medical Oncology, through medical practice based on problem-solving educational methodology, is characterized by being trained to provide quality professional care to the community in any national and international setting. They will be highly competent in their specific area of practice. 

The duration of the Specialty in Medical Oncology is 3 years.

Required Academic Background: 2 years of specialization in Internal Medicine.


Primary Clinical Site

  • Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

    • High Specialization Medical Unit, Specialties Hospital No. 25

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE): Granted by the Secretary of Public Education under agreement: 20221084, valid until 03/14/2027.

Objective

To prepare specialists in Medical Oncology with academic training including knowledge of basic and clinical sciences, as well as fundamentals of internal medicine. They should have the ability to diagnose and treat neoplastic diseases, emphasizing warm and empathetic patient care to improve quality of life. Additionally, the specialist will skillfully apply therapeutic advances and utilize cutting-edge oncological technology, ensuring a professional practice that meets the highest standards of patient care and safety within a multidisciplinary health team.

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Admission profile

Knowledge:

  • Understanding of scientific fundamentals in medicine, particularly in Internal Medicine.

  • Proficiency in scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.

  • Proficient in spoken and written Spanish.

  • Ability to understand and translate from English.

Skills:

  • Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in preventive medicine and epidemiology.

  • Effective teamwork.

  • Retrieval of systematized medical information.

  • Basic proficiency in using the Internet.

  • Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Proficiency in statistical packages.

Attitudes:

  • Warmth and readiness to provide care to patients and their families.

  • Act with discipline, order, and punctuality.

  • Values of honesty and respect for others.

  • Habit of study and participation in continuing education activities.

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

  • Entrepreneurial spirit, academic improvement attitude, and self-learning.

  • Responsibility and leadership in the healthcare team.

Demonstrate perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of your studies in Medical Oncology, you will have developed the following knowledge:

Upon completion of your studies in Medical Oncology, you will have developed the following skills:

Upon completion of your studies in Medical Oncology, you will have developed the following attitudes:

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Curriculum

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First year
Code Course Credits

ESON1001

Clinical Training in Medical Oncology I

70

ESON1002

Medical Oncology Care I

30

ESON1003

Clinical Management

4

ESON1004

Research I

12
Second year
Code Course Credits

ESON2001

Clinical Training in Medical Oncology II

70

ESON2002

Medical Oncology Care II

30

ESON2003

Health Education

4

ESON2004

Research II

12
Third year

 

Code Course Credits

ESON3001

Clinical Training in Medical Oncology III

70

ESON3002

Medical Oncology Care III

30

ESON3003

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4

ESON3004

Research III

12

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