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Pediatric Surgery

You will apply acquired knowledge for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of alterations or diseases that children suffer, generally from birth.
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Description

The specialist in Pediatric Surgery, through a medical practice grounded in problem-solving educational methodology, characterized by being capable of providing high-quality professional care to the community in any national and international setting. They will be highly competent in their specific field of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Pediatric Surgery is 4 years.

Required Academic Background: 2 years of Pediatric Specialty.


Primary Clinical Site 

  • Secretary of Health (SS) 

    • Maternal and Child Hospital (Guadalupe, Nuevo León) 

    • Pediatric Specialties Hospital of León (Guanajuato)

  • Mexican Social Security Institute High Specialty 

    • 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: 20220604, valid until 03/06/2028

Objective

To prepare specialist physicians in the field of Pediatric Surgery with an academic formation that includes knowledge of basic sciences, clinical expertise, and the fundamentals of pediatrics, capable of meeting the highest biopsychosocial health expectations in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders or illnesses affecting children, from birth, especially in the surgical field. Additionally, they will be able to skillfully utilize state-of-the-art technology in techniques to provide appropriate and effective care, enabling them to practice with the highest standards of patient care and safety, coordinating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Furthermore, the specialist in Pediatric Surgery will operate within a framework of ethics, humanism, and dedication to service, while respecting the environment, employing scientific research methodology as a routine instrument in their daily practice and remaining committed to continuous professional development in their discipline.

Admission profile

Knowledge

  • To be acquainted with the scientific fundamentals of medicine, particularly in pediatrics.

  • To possess extensive knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.

  • To master Spanish language both orally and in writing.

  • To understand and translate from the English language.

Skills

  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in pediatrics.

  • Work effectively in a team.

  • Retrieve organized medical information.

  • Have basic internet management skills.

  • Be familiar with basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Utilize statistical packages.

Attitudes

  • Demonstrate warmth and availability in patient and family care.

  • Act with discipline, order, and punctuality.

  • Possess values of honesty and respect for others.

  • Cultivate a habit of studying and participating in continuous education activities.

  • Promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enhance quality of life.

  • Display enterprising spirit, academic drive, and self-learning attitude.

  • Assume responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.

  • Demonstrate perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

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

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

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

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Curriculum

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First year
Code Course Credits
ESCP1011

Clinical Training in Pediatric Surgery I

70
ESCP1012

Pediatric Surgery Care I

24
ESCP1013

Clinical Management

4
ESCP1014

Research I

12
Second year
Code Course Credits

ESCP2011

Clinical Training in Pediatric Surgery II

70

ESCP2012

Pediatric Surgery Care II

24

ESCP2013

Health Education

4

ESCP2014

Research II

12
Third year
Code Course Credits
ESCP3011

Clinical Training in Pediatric Surgery III

70
ESCP3012

Pediatric Surgery Care III

24
ESCP3013

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4
ESCP3014

Research III

12
Fourth year
Code Course Credits
ESCP3011

Clinical Training in Pediatric Surgery IV

70
ESCP3012

Pediatric Surgery Care IV

24
ESCP3013

Research IV

12

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