Pediatric Cardiology

You will carry out prevention and diagnosis actions, as well as treatment and rehabilitation of congenital cardiopathies, cardiac malformations, and heart alterations in pediatric patients.

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Description

The specialist in Pediatric Cardiology, through medical practice grounded in problem-solving educational methodology, becomes highly competent in their specific field of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Pediatric Cardiology is 2 years.

Required Academic Background: Pediatrics Specialty.

Primary Clinical Site

Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS)
- High Specialization Medical Unit, Cardiology Hospital No. 34

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education according to agreement: 20211070, valid until 03/01/2024

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

[email protected]

+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

Objective

El objetivo es formar cardiólogos pediatras, capacitados para cubrir las más altas expectativas de salud biopsicosocial en la prevención, diagnóstico, tratamiento y rehabilitación en las enfermedades cardiovasculares congénitas y adquiridas en el paciente pediátrico, utilizando con habilidad y destreza la tecnología de vanguardia; con especial énfasis en el aspecto humano de la medicina, trabajo en equipo y con un enfoque primordial de la docencia y la investigación.

Admission profile

Knowledge

Possess the scientific fundamentals of medicine, particularly in pediatrics.
Evaluate patients with pediatric pathology.
Have extensive knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.
Understand and translate the English language.

Skills

Manage diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in pediatrics.
Work effectively in a team.
Have basic internet navigation skills.
Understand basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Know and manage statistical packages.

Attitudes

Demonstrate warmth and availability in patient and family care.
Possess values of honesty and respect for others.
Maintain a habit of studying and participation in continuous education activities.
Promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enjoy a better quality of life.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of this Subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology, you will have acquired the following knowledge:

Possess scientific and specialized knowledge in congenital and acquired heart diseases.
Have a solid foundation with knowledge of anatomy, embryology, genetics, biochemistry, clinical physiology, cardiovascular imaging, pharmacological, interventional, or surgical therapeutic options.
Have knowledge in the prevention and protection of cardiac health in children.
Be capable of diagnosing and treating cardiac rhythm disturbances in children.
Analyze the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in pediatric age.
Be able to follow up on pediatric patients with acquired sequelae.
Possess extensive knowledge of biostatistics, epidemiology, chromosomal diseases, and hereditary conditions where congenital malformations are a common finding.
Understand the clinical cardiological problems that require attention from another specialty.

Upon completion of this Subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology, you will have acquired the following skills:

Evaluate and follow up on pediatric patients with cardiovascular pathology.
Apply evidence-based medicine to resolve cardiac diseases in pediatric patients.
Reflectively use preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation resources available.
Apply prevention levels to cardiovascular problems in infants.
Analyze and request complementary diagnostic methods, invasive or non-invasive, as indicated.
Refer for surgical treatment in cases of cardiopathies requiring it.
Collaborate productively in interdisciplinary workgroups in the field of pediatric cardiology.
Develop competencies for continuous education and professional improvement.
Apply the scientific method in generating new knowledge in pediatric cardiology.
Identify strategies to systematize the healthcare process.

Upon completion of this Subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology, you will have acquired the following attitudes:

Establish a positive relationship with children with heart disease, as well as with their families and the professional environment.
Respect the principles of medical ethics in the practice of their profession.
Act always with the humanism and respect that pediatric patients and their families deserve.
Treat the patient as an indivisible biopsychosocial being.
Pursue self-learning and assume the moral obligation to educate other generations of physicians, healthcare personnel, and society.
Generate knowledge to contribute to solving the problems of cardiac patients.
Practice their professional activity in adherence to legal standards.
Prioritize respect for the environment in their actions.

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Curriculum

Consult the courses that you will take in the Subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology.

First year

Code	Course	Credits
ESPC1010	Clinical Training I	70
ESPC1011	Basic Sciences in Pediatric Cardiology	6
ESPC1012	Congenital and Acquired Heart Diseases I	6
ESPC1013	Diagnostic Methods in Cardiology I	6
ESPC1014	Research I	12
ESPC1015	Clinical Management	4

Second year

Code	Course	Credits
ESPC2010	Clinical Training II	70
ESPC2012	Congenital and Acquired Heart Diseases II	4
ESPC2011	Arrhythmias in Pediatrics	4
ESPC2013	Diagnostic Methods in Cardiology II	4
ESPC2015	Cardiovascular Pharmacology	4
ESPC2016	Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery	4
ESPC2014	Research II	12
ESPC2017	Interventional Cardiology	6