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Pulmonology

You will apply your knowledge for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of respiratory diseases that patients may present.
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Description

The specialist in Pulmonology, through a medical practice based on problem-solving educational methodology, characterized by being trained to provide quality professional care to the community in any national and international setting of interest.

The duration of the Specialty in Pulmonology is 4 years.


Primary Clinical Site 

  • Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

    • High Specialization Medical Unit, Cardiology Hospital No. 34

  • Secretary pf Health (SS)

    • Metropolitan Hospital "Bernardo Sepúlveda"

  • Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)

    • Regional Hospital of Monterrey

Secondary Clinical Site  

  • Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)

    • General Zone Hospital No. 33

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education according to agreement: 20240084, validity until 19/01/2030.

Objective

To prepare specialists in Pulmonology with an academic background encompassing knowledge of basic sciences, clinical practices, and fundamentals of Internal Medicine; capable of diagnosing and managing acute and chronic respiratory conditions, adeptly employing state-of-the-art technology in Pulmonology techniques to deliver professional practice at the highest standards of patient care and safety; collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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Admission profile

Knowledge 

  • To have a deep understanding of the scientific foundations of medicine: basic sciences (physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, neuroanatomy, pharmacology, histology, embryology, etc.), clinical sciences (internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, emergency medicine, family medicine, preventive medicine, public health).

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

  • To master Spanish both orally and in writing.

  • To understand and translate the English language.

Skills

  • Manage diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology.

  • Work in teams.

  • Systematically retrieving medical information.

  • Have basic skills in managing the Internet.

  • Understand the functioning of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Manage statistical packages.

Attitudes

  • Have warmth and availability in attending to patients and their families.

  • Act with discipline, order, and punctuality.

  • Possess values of honesty and respect for others.

  • Have the habit of studying and participating in continuing education activities.

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

  • Have an enterprising spirit, an attitude of academic improvement, and self-learning.

  • Have responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.

  • Show perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of the Specialty in Pneumology, you will obtain the following knowledge:

Upon completion of the Specialty in Pneumology, you will obtain the following skills:

Upon completion of the Specialty in Pneumology, you will obtain the following attitudes:

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Curriculum

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First year
Code Course Credits

SSNE1101

Clinical Training in Pulmonology I

70

SSNE1102

Pulmonology Care I

18

SSNE1103

Clinical Management

4

SSNE1104

Research I

12
Second year
Code Course Credits

SSNE2101

Clinical Training in Pulmonology II

70

SSNE2102

Pulmonology Care II

18

SSNE2103

Health Education

4

SSNE2104

Research II

12
Third year
Code Course Credits

SSNE3101

Clinical Training in Pulmonology III

70

SSNE3102

Pulmonology Care III

18

SSNE3103

Bioethics and Medical Professionalism

4

SSNE3104

Research III

12
Fourth year
Code Course Credits

SSNE4101

Clinical Training in Pulmonology IV

70

SSNE4102

Pulmonology Care IV

18

SSNE4104

Research IV

12

Professors of the Vice-Presidency of Health Sciences

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Psychology
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