Radiology and Imaging

You will establish a diagnosis by relating the production of X-rays and the functioning of the human body.

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Description

The Specialist Physician in Radiology and Imaging, through a medical practice supported by an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, characterized by being trained to provide quality professional care to the community in any national and international scenario of interest.

The duration of the Specialty in Radiology and Imaging is 4 years.

Primary Clinical Site

Christus Muguerza Group
- High Specialty Hospital
- Hospital del Parque (Chihuahua)
Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS))
- High Specialization Medical Unit, Specialties Hospital No. 25
Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE)
- Regional Hospital of Monterrey

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretary of Public Education according to agreement: 20240074, valid until 01/19/2030.

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

[email protected]

+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

Objective

To prepare specialist physicians in Radiology and Imaging with an academic training that includes specialized knowledge, techniques, and diagnostic imaging procedures, including conventional radiology, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine; with the ability to correlate an imaging study with the patient's clinical manifestations, skillfully using cutting-edge technology to establish diagnoses that support therapeutic management, developing a professional practice with the highest standards of patient care and safety; coordinating with the multidisciplinary health team.

Admission profile

Knowledge

To know the scientific foundations of medicine.

To have basic knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.

To master spoken and written Spanish.

To understand and translate from English.

Skills

To manage diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology.

To work in a team.

To systematically retrieve medical information.

To have basic internet skills.

To know how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

To manage statistical software packages.

Attitudes

To have warmth and availability in attending to patients and their families.
To act with discipline, order, and punctuality.

To possess values of honesty and respect for others.

To have the habit of studying and participating in continuing education activities.

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

To have an enterprising spirit, a commitment to academic improvement, and self-learning.

To have responsibility and leadership within the health team.

To show perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of your studies, you will have developed the following knowledge:

Demonstrate a deep knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, as well as the factors involved in image formation to make diagnoses.

Apply basic and specialized knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and imaging of different systems and organs for the comprehensive evaluation of the patient.

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

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

Understand the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to the training of the patient, accompanying family members, and the multidisciplinary health team related to topics in their field.

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

Make use of information and communication technology knowledge in their daily practice.

Upon completion of your studies, you will have developed the following skills:

Skillfully and proficiently apply the most up-to-date procedures and technical resources in Radiology and Imaging for the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Expertly develop procedures related to the specialty in Radiology and Imaging, including simple imaging studies, contrast studies, and interventional procedures.

Promptly and systematically highlight the patient's various medical issues to establish appropriate diagnoses and propose the best therapeutic options.

Treat the sick individual as a biopsychosocial entity in areas within their competence, including radiology and imaging, hemodynamics units, and nuclear medicine.

Offer continuous communication resulting in effective information exchange and an appropriate relationship with patients, their families, and the health team.

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

Perform diagnostic-therapeutic activities in departments including emergency, hospitalization, hemodynamics units, operating rooms, and radiology and imaging.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists to offer the best comprehensive therapeutic option.

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

Have the capacity to respond promptly to emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

Upon completion of your studies, you will have developed the following attitudes:

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Assume with responsibility and a service-oriented attitude the problems involved in the health-disease process.

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

Prioritize medical decision-making for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, based on risk-benefit and cost-benefit balance, contributing to improving the patient's quality of life.

Show deep respect for the environment.

Possess an awareness of their social responsibility and their importance within the health system.

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

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Curriculum

Consult the courses that you will take in the specialty in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Imaging.

First year

Code	Course	Credits
HMRA1101	Clinical Training in Radiology and Imaging I	70
HMRA1102	Care in Radiology and Imaging I	18
HMRA1103	Clinical Management	4
HMRA1104	Research I	12

Second year

Code	Course	Credits
HMRA2101	Clinical Training in Radiology and Imaging II	70
HMRA2102	Care in Radiology and Imaging II	18
HMRA2103	Health Education	4
HMRA2104	Research II	12

Third year

Code	Course	Credits
HMRA3101	Clinical Training in Radiology and Imaging III	70
HMRA3102	Care in Radiology and Imaging III	18
HMRA3103	Bioethics and Medical Professionalism	4
HMRA3104	Research III	12