Pediatrics

Demonstrate deep knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms and natural history of the most prevalent pediatric diseases, methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Have knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from clinical history to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, including their indications, utility, risks, and complications.

Perform actions in prevention, self-care, diagnosis, medical-surgical treatment, and rehabilitation using current technological resources available for comprehensive care of pediatric patient issues.

Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and quality of medical care with emphasis on patient safety.

Understand the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to patients, accompanying family member, and multidisciplinary healthcare team training related to their discipline.

Promote healthy lifestyle habits, identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.

Adapt knowledge of information and communication technologies to their daily practice.

Apply skillfully and proficiently the latest procedures and technical resources in Pediatrics for the prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of pediatric diseases.

Develop proficiency in discipline-specific procedures including newborn care and evaluation, advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation, placement of vascular access, endotracheal intubation, among others.

Integrate timely and orderly the different medical issues of the patient to establish appropriate diagnoses, proposing the best therapeutic option.

Treat the sick individual as a biopsychosocial entity in various settings such as delivery room, neonatal units, hospitalization, outpatient consultation, and intensive care.

Provide continuous communication resulting in effective information exchange and proper relationships with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

Plan a study and treatment program, including urgent cases based on scientific criteria, with principles of service quality, to contribute to sustainable human development with equity and justice.

Perform medical-surgical activities in departments including hospitalization, delivery room, neonatal units, outpatient consultation, intensive care, laboratory, and imaging.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists to offer comprehensive therapeutic options.

Use the scientific method to conduct clinical research and design research projects that address population health needs.

Demonstrate timely responsiveness to emerging diseases by establishing prevention and control strategies.

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Assume responsibility and a service-oriented attitude towards the issues involved in the health-disease process.

Achieve a positive and respectful relationship with the patient, family, and professional environment.

Prioritize medical decision-making in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation based on risk-benefit and cost-benefit analysis, aiming to improve the patient's quality of life.

Show profound respect for the environment.

Have awareness of their social responsibility and importance within the healthcare system.

Exercise self-criticism to understand their limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer patients when appropriate.