Rheumatology

You will apply the acquired knowledge for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of rheumatological diseases that the patients may present.

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Description

The specialist in Rheumatology, through medical practice based on problem-solving educational methodology, is characterized by being trained to provide quality professional care to the community in any national and international setting. They will be highly competent in their specific area of practice.

The duration of the Specialty in Rheumatology is 2 years.

Required Academic Background: 2 years of specialization in Internal Medicine.

Primary Clinical Site

Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
- High Specialization Medical Unit, Specialties Hospital No. 25

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE): Granted by the Secretary of Public Education under agreement: 20221096, valid until 09/14/2025.

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

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+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

Objective

Admission profile

Knowledge:

Understanding of scientific fundamentals in Internal Medicine.
Knowledge of the patient evaluation process typical in Internal Medicine.
Comprehensive knowledge of scientific methodology and epidemiological methods.
Ability to understand and translate English.

Skills:

Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Internal Medicine.
Effective teamwork.
Basic proficiency in using the Internet.
Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in statistical packages.

Attitudes:

Warmth and readiness to provide care to patients and their families.
Values of honesty and respect for others.
Habit of study and participation in continuing education activities.
Promotion of a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and improve quality of life.

Graduate profile

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

Demonstrate deep knowledge of basic sciences and immunology to apply them in specific clinical entities.
Problem-solving capability to address major rheumatological pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue in adult and pediatric patients.
Knowledge of appropriate medical and administrative methods and techniques tailored to individual and group circumstances encountered in professional practice.
Perform actions in prevention, diagnosis, medical treatment, and rehabilitation with the support of available medical technological resources for comprehensive care of rheumatological conditions and their complications.
Skillful in selectively searching scientific information in the discipline, applying it appropriately in daily practice.
Apply protocols for comprehensive patient care and safety in rheumatological conditions.
Knowledge of the scientific method as a routine approach to daily practice and continuous education.
Apply knowledge of information and communication technologies in daily practice.

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

Based on clinical history, establish selection and interpretation of laboratory and imaging studies, formulate diagnostic hypotheses for inflammatory, non-inflammatory, joint, and systemic rheumatic diseases.
Skillfully perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic joint puncture procedures, soft tissue infiltrations, and minor salivary gland biopsies to address rheumatological diseases.
Provide a specialized comprehensive management plan for each rheumatological pathology, both medical and/or surgical, establishing short, medium, and long-term prognoses.
Promote therapeutic and technological advances in rheumatology in their professional practice and for their patients.
Productively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for comprehensive patient and family care.
Conduct clinical research in the field of rheumatology applying the scientific method.
Responsively handle emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

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

Practice their specialty with high ethical and humanistic professional values, enabling effective physician-patient-family relationships.
Maintain a positive relationship as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team with respect, responsibility, and leadership.
Integrate medical advancements into their professional practice and work environment to offer the best benefits and minimize risks to patients.
Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement and updating, transmitting their knowledge and experiences to patients, families, students, and colleagues.
Participate in medical research projects adhering to the scientific method to gain new insights into resolving rheumatological problems.
Show profound respect for their environment.
Possess a sense of social responsibility and its importance within the healthcare system.
Be self-critical, aware of their limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer patients when required.

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Curriculum

Consult the courses that you will take in the Subspecialty in Rheumatology.

First year

Code	Course	CRS Year
RM1001	Clinical Training in Rheumatology I	70
RM1002	Rheumatology Care I	30
RM1003	Clinical Management	4
RM1004	Research I	12

Second year

Code	Course	CRS Year
RM2001	Clinical Training in Rheumatology II	70
RM2002	Rheumatology Care II	30
RM2003	Health Education, Ethics, and Medical Professionalism	6
RM2004	Research II	12