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.

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

[email protected]

+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

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.

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:

Demonstrate profound knowledge of the anatomical-physiological, biochemical, microbiological, immunological, and pharmacological foundations, as well as the natural history of acute and chronic respiratory diseases, their pathophysiological mechanisms and anatomical-pathological lesions, and the methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
Have knowledge of diagnostic-therapeutic procedures from the clinical history to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, as well as their indication, utility, risks, and complications.
Carry out actions for prevention, self-care, and comprehensive medical treatment, including pulmonary rehabilitation, with the support of current technological resources available for the comprehensive care of acute and chronic diseases of the lung, airway, mediastinum, and pleura.
Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and quality 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 multidisciplinary health team related to the subjects of their discipline.
Promote healthy lifestyle habits by identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.
Apply information and communication technology knowledge to their daily practice.

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

Demonstrate a profound knowledge of the anatomical-physiological, biochemical, microbiological, immunological, and pharmacological bases, as well as the natural history of acute and chronic respiratory diseases, their pathophysiological mechanisms, and anatomopathological lesions, and the methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
Have knowledge of diagnostic-therapeutic procedures from the clinical history to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, including their indication, utility, risks, and complications.
Perform actions of prevention, self-care, and comprehensive medical treatment including pulmonary rehabilitation with the support of current available technological resources for the comprehensive care of acute and chronic diseases of the lung, airway, mediastinum, and pleura.
Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and quality medical care with an emphasis on patient safety.
Know the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to the training of the patient, accompanying family member, and multidisciplinary health team related to the topics of their discipline.
Promote healthy lifestyle habits, identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.
Apply knowledge of information and communication technologies to their daily practice.

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

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.
Assume with responsibility and a service 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 in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, based on risk-benefit and cost-benefit balance, to improve the patient's quality of life.
Show profound respect for the environment.
Possess an awareness of their social responsibility and importance within the health system.
Exercise self-criticism to understand their limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer to the patient when appropriate.