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Neurosurgery

You will assess patients with neurosurgical pathologies from the onset of their medical conditions and until they are discharged.
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Description

The Specialist in Neurosurgery, through a medical practice grounded in an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, becomes highly competent within their specific scope of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Neurosurgery Specialization is 5 years.

Required Academic Background: 1 year of General Surgery Specialization.


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: 20193752

Objective

To prepare specialists in Neurosurgery with sufficient knowledge to address neurosurgical pathologies, including comprehensive clinical evaluation, clinical and paraclinical diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and rehabilitation. This training is oriented towards meeting the needs of both institutional and private medicine, leveraging technology to provide the highest standards of care. Specialists coordinate within multidisciplinary teams in a framework of humanism, ethics, professionalism, and profound respect for the environment. They use scientific research as a habitual tool in their daily practice and are committed to continuous professional development.

Admission profile

Knowledge

  • Solid understanding of medical science, particularly in general surgery. 

  • Evaluation of patients with surgical pathologies. 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods. 

  • Proficiency in comprehension and translation of the English language.

Skills

  • Competence in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in general surgery. 

  • Effective teamwork skills. 

  • Basic proficiency in internet use. 

  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

  • Knowledge and management of statistical packages.

Attitudes

  • Warmth and availability in patient and family care. 

  • Values of honesty and respect for others. 

  • Habit of studying and participating in continuing education activities. 

  • Promotion of a healthy lifestyle for disease prevention and improved quality of life.

Graduate profile

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

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

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

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Curriculum

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First year
Code Course Credits

SSNC1011

Neurosurgical Propaedeutics

4

SSNC1012

Morphological Neuroanatomy

4

SSNC1013

Basic Neurophysiology

4

SSNC1014

Surgical Pathology I

4
SSNC1015 Research I 8
SSNC1016 Clinical Training I 70
Second year
Code Course Credits

SSNC2011

Neuropathology

4

SSNC2012

Neurotraumatology

4

SSNC2013

Clinical Neurology

4

SSNC2014

Neuroradiology I

4

SSNC2015

Research II 8

SSNC2016

Clinical Training II 70
Third year
Code Course Credits

SSNC3011

Neuro-otology and Neuro-ophthalmology

4

SSNC3012

Neurosurgical Microanatomy

4

SSNC3013

Neuroradiology II

4

SSNC3014

Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Neurosurgery

4
SSNC3015

Research III

8
SSNC3016

Clinical Training III

70
Fourth year
Code Course Credits

SSNC4011

Surgical Pathology II

4

SSNC4012

Pediatric Neurosurgery

4

SSNC4013

Neuro-oncology

4

SSNC4014

Research IV

8
SSNC4015

Medical and Health Education

6
SSNC4016

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4
SSNC4017

Clinical Training IV

70
Fifth year
Code Course Credits

SSNC5011

Vascular Neurosurgery

4

SSNC5012

Skull Base Surgery

4

SSNC5013

Functional Neurosurgery and Neuroendoscopy

4

SSNC5014

Research V

8
SSNC5015

Clinical Training V

70

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