Neurology

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

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Description

The specialist in Neurology, 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.

The duration of the Specialty in Neurology 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: 20240080, valid until 07/19/2028.

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

[email protected]

+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

Objective

To prepare specialists in Neurology with an academic formation including fundamentals of internal medicine; capable of diagnosing and treating neurological conditions, developing a professional practice with high standards of patient care and safety. They must coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary health teams, acting ethically, humanistically, and in service, while respecting the environment. Additionally, they should employ scientific research as a regular tool and commit to continuous professional development in their field.

Admission profile

Knowledge:

Scientific fundamentals of internal medicine.
Procedures for evaluating patients with conditions typical of internal medicine.
Extensive knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.
Ability to understand and translate English.

Skills:

Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in internal medicine.
Effective teamwork.
Basic proficiency in using the Internet.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to use statistical packages.

Attitudes:

Warmth and readiness to attend to patients and their families.
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.

Graduate profile

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

Demonstrate a deep understanding of basic sciences that allows their application in specific clinical situations.
Have a thorough knowledge of the main pathologies of the neurological system.
Recognize the application and updating of medical care methods and techniques appropriate to individual and group circumstances faced in professional practice.
Perform prevention, diagnosis, and medical treatment actions with the support of available technological resources for the comprehensive care of neurological conditions and their complications, based on evidence-based medicine.
Know the methodology for searching scientific information in the discipline.
Employ appropriate educational strategies for training patients, families, and healthcare teams on topics of self-care, risk identification, and sharing professional experiences, respectively.
Apply protocols for comprehensive care management and patient safety in neurological conditions.
Have knowledge of the scientific method as a habitual and continuous method of updating.
Apply knowledge of communication and information technologies to daily practice.

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

Gather valid and reliable information about the patient and their environment.
Make rational use of diagnostic resources.
Establish diagnostic-therapeutic hypotheses for neurological conditions based on medical history.
Skillfully perform biopsies, punctures, and the application of botulinum toxin when required.
Propose a comprehensive management plan for each neurological pathology, both medical and/or surgical, establishing a prognosis to reduce sequelae in the short, medium, and long term.
Promote advances in neurology in professional practice and for patients.
Work in coordination with the multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient and family care.
Conduct clinical research in the field of neurology.
Respond promptly to emerging diseases by establishing prevention and control strategies.

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

Practice the discipline with high professional and humanistic values, allowing for an effective doctor-patient-family relationship.
Collaborate and integrate into the work as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team with respect, responsibility, and leadership.
Promote the integration of neurology advances in professional practice and work environments to offer the best benefits and minimal risks to patients.
Have a disposition for continuous improvement and updating, transmitting knowledge and experiences to patients, families, students, and colleagues.
Show deep respect for the environment.
Act ethically and humanely at all times, without distinction of race, religion, sex, or cultural characteristics.
Participate in the development of medical research projects aimed at seeking new information to solve significant problems in the specialty.
Possess a sense of social responsibility and understand its importance within the health system.
Practice self-criticism to recognize limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer the patient when appropriate.