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Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

You will use the elements of nuclear medicine for prevention, diagnosis, and medical research.
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Description

The Specialist in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, through a medical practice grounded in problem-solving methodology, becomes highly competent in their specific field of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is 3 years.


Primary Clinical Site

  • Christus Muguerza Group

    • High Specialty Hospital

  • 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: 20210456, valid until March 1, 2026.

Objective

To prepare specialist doctors with intellectual, ethical, and humanistic excellence in their daily professional activities; equipped with the necessary foundations to be innovative leaders in their field, reflecting social responsibility and environmental awareness; possessing deep scientific knowledge to actively contribute to the advancement and development of their specialty; serving as a cornerstone in diagnostic support and molecular therapeutic applications in Nuclear Medicine focusing on the use of radiopharmaceuticals and state-of-the-art imaging and molecular technology. They promote the use of the scientific method as a regular instrument in their professional development, adhering to regulations on radiological safety and patient care.

Admission profile

Knowledge

  • To have the scientific foundations of medicine encompassing both basic sciences and clinical sciences.

  • To have a thorough understanding of the clinical method and epidemiological method.

  • To identify diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in general medicine.

  • To understand and translate the English language.

Skills

  • To work in a team.

  • To know and manage statistical software packages.

  • To have basic skills for internet use.

  • To know and manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a basic level.

Attitudes

  • To have warmth and availability in patient and family care.

  • To possess values of honesty and respect for others.

  • To promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enjoy a better quality of life.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of the Specialty in Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, you will obtain the following knowledge:

Upon completion of the Specialty in Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, you will obtain the following skills:

Upon completion of the Specialty in Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, you will obtain the following attitudes:

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Curriculum

Consult the courses that you will take in the specialty in Nuclear Medicine.

First year
Code Course Credits
HCMN1011

Clinical Training I

70
HCMN1012 Nuclear Instrumentation I 4
HCMN1013 Radiological Safety I 4

ESMI1001

Patient Safety

2

HCMN1014

 

Biochemistry I

4

HCMN1015

Mathematics I

4

HCMN1016

 

Methodology of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging I

4

HCMN1017

Quality Control I

4

HCMN1018

Image Interpretation

4

HCMN1019

Clinical Research I

8
Second year
Code Course Credits
HCMN2011

Clinical Training II

70
HCMN2012 Nuclear Physics 4
HCMN2013 Mathematics II 4
HCMN2014

Nuclear Instrumentation II

4
HCMN2015

Quality Control II

4
HCMN2016 Biochemistry II 4
HCMN2017 Radiological Safety II 4

HCMN2018

Methodology of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging II

4

HCMN2019

Clinical Research II

8

Third year
Code Course Credits
HCMN3011

Clinical Training III

70
HCMN3012 Radiological Safety III 4
HCMN3013 Mathematics III 4
HCMN3019

Nuclear Instrumentation III

4
HCMN3014 Radiochemistry 4

HCMN3015

Quality Control III

4

HCMN3016

Clinical Research III

8

HCMN3017

Medical Education and Health

6

HCMN3018

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4

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