Nephrology

You will apply your skills to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate renal diseases that patients may present.

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Description

The Specialist in Nephrology, through medical practice supported by an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, is characterized by being able to provide quality professional care to the community in any national or international setting. They will be a highly competent physician in their specific area of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Nephrology is 3 years.

Required Academic Background: 2 years in Internal Medicine Specialty.

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 according to agreement: 20221085, valid until 14/03/2027

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

[email protected]

+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

Objective

To train nephrologists who meet the highest biopsychosocial health expectations in the prevention, diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic nephrological diseases in adults. This includes skillfully utilizing cutting-edge technology in dialysis and transplantation procedures for renal disease treatment, enabling them to develop a professional practice with the highest standards of patient care and safety. They will coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams within a framework of ethics, humanism, and service orientation, while respecting the environment. The program emphasizes primary focuses on teaching, research, and a commitment to continuous discipline updates.

Admission profile

Knowledge:

Possess scientific foundations in medicine, particularly in Internal Medicine.
Extensive knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.
Fluent in Spanish, both orally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend and translate English.

Skills:

Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Internal Medicine.
Ability to work in a team.
Systematic retrieval of medical patient information.
Basic internet management skills.
Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge and management of statistical packages.

Attitudes:

Warmth and availability in patient and family care.
Acts with discipline, order, and punctuality.
Values honesty and respect for others.
Demonstrates a habit of study and participation in continuing education activities.
Entrepreneurial spirit, academic improvement attitude, and self-learning.
Shows responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.
Promotes a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enhance quality of life.
Demonstrates perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

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

Demonstrate deep knowledge of basic sciences applied to nephrology, including anatomy, physiology, embryology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.
Understand the natural history of kidney diseases, their pathophysiological mechanisms, anatomopathological lesions, and levels of prevention for specific damages.
Determine the utility of diagnostic aids applied to nephrology.
Recognize and apply current therapeutic resources.
Demonstrate knowledge of clinical research methodology.
Understand the management of Nephrology departments, Dialysis Unit, Renal Transplantation, and Clinical Support Laboratory including histocompatibility.
Be familiar with theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to Nephrology.
Early recognition of renal cancer.
Provide effective treatment with improved quality of life and damage limitation in patients with nephropathy.
Provide symptom relief for end-stage renal disease.
Offer multidisciplinary support to patients with terminal kidney disease and their families.
Possess critical and reflective thinking skills regarding knowledge from various scientific information sources.
Use the scientific method and evidence-based medicine for the diagnostic and therapeutic integration of kidney diseases.
Apply knowledge of information and communication technologies to daily practice.

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

Interpret biochemical mechanisms of both healthy and diseased kidneys, as well as mechanisms of action of medications.
Formulate diagnostic hypotheses of renal disorders based on medical history, laboratory, and imaging studies.
Manage outpatient, emergency, hospitalized, or critically ill patients comprehensively.
Resolve adverse events in professional practice, as well as complications.
Appropriately use therapeutic resources in patients with kidney disease.
Perform medical-surgical activities specific to the discipline in hospitalization, outpatient clinics, peritoneal dialysis units, hemodialysis units, renal transplant units, shock area, operating room, and laboratory.
Have an integrative vision for an adequate study and treatment method involving psychological, educational, and socioeconomic aspects.
Offer non-pharmacological and multidisciplinary treatment options to patients and/or their families with terminal kidney disease.
Search, collect, and analyze scientific literature.
Ability to design, analyze, and conduct scientific research protocols.
Practice continuous medical education in nephrology and related specialties.
Ability to respond promptly to emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

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

Establish assertive, empathetic, and effective communication with patients and colleagues.
Exercise self-reflection with awareness of their capabilities and limitations.
Practice professional ethics and legal principles to provide quality, professional, and humanistic medical care.
Effectively lead in various scientific, social, and professional settings.
Participate ethically and professionally in the multidisciplinary management of patients, responsibly evaluating diagnostic and therapeutic decisions made by other specialists.
Promote the integration of medical advances into professional practice to offer greater benefits and reduced risks to patients.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and updating, as well as sharing and exchanging knowledge and experiences with patients, families, students, and colleagues.
Respect the environment and contribute to a sustainable world.
Participate in the development of medical research projects aimed at seeking new information to solve significant problems in their specialty.
Show positive values and attitudes such as respect for human dignity, empathy, service spirit, responsibility, honesty, and kindness.