Specialization in Emergency and Disaster Medicine - Version 3

Specialization in Emergency and Disaster Medicine
NAME

Specialization in Emergency and Disaster Medicine

MODALITY

Onsite

PROPOSITION

$ 32500.00

GRADUATION MODALITY

Thesis

TITLE TO BE OBTAINED

Specialist in Emergency and Disaster Medicine

DURATION

8 Semesters

REGISTRATION

$ 500.00

START AND TERMINATION

01/2024 al 01/2028

RESOLUTION

RPC-SO-41-No.696-2018

PROGRAM VERSION

3

PHONE NUMBERS

4091000 - Ext. 735 - 731

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The Specialty in Emergency and Disaster Medicine seeks to train specialists in emergency medicine, with a high scientific level in accordance with the local, national and international reality; capable of responding adequately to an emergency and/or disaster situation, with universal standards of quality, safety and improvement; with a comprehensive vision and critical thinking, in such a way that it promotes the well-being of patients in an acute state and with death threat. 

Forms of payment and financing of the master's degree

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Marcelo Ochoa Parra

mochoa@uazuay.edu.ec

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SPECIALTY PLACES:

  • Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital (Cuenca) - Four
  • Homero Castanier Crespo Hospital (Azogues) - Four
  • José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital (Cuenca) - Four
Graduate profile

a. Know the established and evolving advances with respect to the epidemiology, physiology, biomedical and clinical evolution of diseases in acute conditions.

b. Establish concepts and theories based on scientific evidence and continuous research, which allow appropriate care, from the individual and multidisciplinary point of view.

c. Develop a differential diagnosis when you evaluate an undifferentiated patient and create a diagnostic plan from that. 

d. Develop a management plan for the patient, both with an undifferentiated disorder and with a specific process.

and. Understand the responsibility of health care systems. in the broader context, as well as the ability to draw effectively on other resources in order to provide optimal health care. 

MODULE CONTENT
WELCOME TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Quick guide to prepare a clinical history, laboratory requests, images, discharge, referral and transfer to hospitalization, relationship with support staff.
GENERAL APPROACH
* Approach patients in acute undifferentiated state.
* Approach to differentiated populations.
LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES Diagnostics, basic life support, advanced life support and post-resuscitation care.
CLINIC: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM I Arrhythmias, chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, shock states, hypertensive crisis, heart failure and deep vein thrombosis.
CLINIC: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM II Arrhythmias, chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, shock states, hypertensive crisis, heart failure and deep vein thrombosis.
INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE MEDICINE I
* Critical evaluation of published research.
* Theoretical foundations of research.
* Planning of the investigation.
* Medical research designs.
CLINIC: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM I
* Respiratory pathophysiology, approach to the patient with dyspnea, oxygen therapy, acute respiratory failure, asthma crisis, exacerbation of COPD, pneumonia.
* Mechanical ventilatory assistance.
* Empyema and lung abscess, pulmonary thromboembolism, drowning asphyxia.
CLINIC: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM II
* Respiratory pathophysiology, approach to the patient with dyspnea, oxygen therapy, acute respiratory failure, asthma crisis, exacerbation of COPD, pneumonia.
* Mechanical ventilatory assistance.
* Empyema and lung abscess, pulmonary thromboembolism, drowning asphyxia.
CLINIC: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM III
* Empyema and lung abscess.
* Pulmonary thromboembolism.
* Suffocation by immersion.
CLINIC: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IV
* Empyema and lung abscess.
* Pulmonary thromboembolism.
* Suffocation by immersion.
CLINICAL SKILLS
* Airway management.
* Management of the external defibrillator.
* Approach and organization of the trauma team.
* Frequent pulmonary, vascular and abdominal procedures.
* Decontamination and wound management.
* Orthopedic procedures.
* Patient transport.
CLINIC: KIDNEY SYSTEM Nephrotic and nephritic syndrome, upper and lower urinary tract infection, ureteral colic, acute renal failure, and exacerbated chronic renal failure.
BIOETHICS I
* Understanding of basic ethical principles.
* Doctor-pacient relationship.
* Problems related to patient autonomy.
* Problems at the end of life.
INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE MEDICINE II
* Data collection.
* Descriptive statistics.
* Data analysis and inference.
ASSISTANCE PRACTICES (R1) Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
CLINIC: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM I
* Headache and migraine, collapse and syncope, vertigo and dizziness, coma and stroke.
* Convulsive syndrome.
* Neurological infections.
* Hydrocephalus and complications.
* Neuromuscular diseases.
* Images in Neurology.
CLINIC: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM II
* Headache and migraine, collapse and syncope, vertigo and dizziness, coma and stroke.
* Convulsive syndrome.
* Neurological infections.
* Hydrocephalus and complications.
* Neuromuscular diseases.
* Images in Neurology.
CLINIC: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatobiliary disease, acute pancreatitis, hepatitis, acute and chronic diarrheal disease.
CLINIC: HEMATOLOGICAL / ONCOLOGICAL SYSTEM
* Physiopathology of coagulation.
* Coagulation disorders.
* Blood transfusion.
* Hemolytic anemia and sickle cell crisis.
* Thrombocytopenia.
* Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
CLINIC: METABOLIC I
* Decompensation of diabetes mellitus.
* Acute adrenal insufficiency.
* Thyroid crisis.
CLINIC: METABOLIC II
* Hydroelectrolytic disorders.
* Emergency fluid therapy.
* Electrolyte disturbances.
* Acid-base balance.
BIOETHICS II
* Relationships.
* Interpersonal conflicts.
* Professionalism in the educational environment.
* Professional responsibilities.
* Disability and medical welfare.
* Moral issues in disaster medicine.
INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE MEDICINE III
* Glossary of research terms.
* Computing and statistics program management.
SURGERY I
* Acute abdominal pain.
* Acute appendicitis.
* Acute cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis and cholangitis.
* Intestinal obstruction.
* Problems of the rectum and anus.
* Emergency urological pathology.
* Complications of varicose veins.
* Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
* Peripheral arterial occlusion.
* Abdominal sepsis.
SURGERY II
* Acute abdominal pain.
* Acute appendicitis.
* Acute cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis and cholangitis.
* Intestinal obstruction.
* Problems of the rectum and anus.
* Emergency urological pathology.
* Complications of varicose veins.
* Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
* Peripheral arterial occlusion.
* Abdominal sepsis.
TOXICOLOGY I
* Initial management of the intoxicated patient.
* Recognition of toxic syndromes and management.
* Specific management of intoxications.
TOXICOLOGY II
* Pesticide poisoning.
* Alcohol intoxication.
* Gas ​​poisoning.
TOXICOLOGY III
* Intoxication by criminal drugs and abuse.
* Poisoning by animals and toxic plants.
* Other toxic.
BIOETHICS III
* Relations with the industry.
* Ethics and research, vulnerable populations, subjects' rights and informed consent.
* Research funds and conflicts of interest.
* Copyright.
CARE PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ROTATION (R2) Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES I
* Notification diseases.
* Toxic shock syndrome.
* Soft tissue infections.
* Sexually transmitted infections.
* Disseminated viral infections.
* HIV infections and AIDS.
* Infectious endocarditis.
* Tetanus, rabies, malaria.
* Diseases transmitted by food and water.
* Zoonoses, parasites.
* International travelers.
* Pharmacology of antibiotics, antimycotics and antivirals.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES II
* Notification diseases.
* Toxic shock syndrome.
* Soft tissue infections.
* Sexually transmitted infections.
* Disseminated viral infections.
* HIV infections and AIDS.
* Infectious endocarditis.
* Tetanus, rabies, malaria.
* Diseases transmitted by food and water.
* Zoonoses, parasites.
* International travelers.
* Pharmacology of antibiotics, antimycotics and antivirals.
ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES
* Heat illnesses.
* Drowning.
* Dysbarism and diving emergencies.
* Emergencies due to high altitude.
DISASTER MEDICINE I
* General.
* Organization of risk management.
* Vulnerabilities.
* Threats and Risks.
ANALGESIA, SEDATION AND ANESTHESIA
* Management of acute pain.
* Analgesia for trauma.
* Analgesia in specific situations.
* General principles of local anesthesia.
* Local and regional nerve block.
* Emergency anesthesia.
* Sedation.
* The patient with chronic pain.
MINOR TRAUMA: ORTHOPEDICS, WOUNDS AND FRACTURES
* General approach to wounds, initial management.
* Infected wounds, cellulitis and osteomyelitis.
* Bites.
* Fractures.
* Upper and lower extremity trauma.
* Back pain.
* Acute arthritis.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
* General approach to eye problems.
* The red eye.
* Ophthalmological trauma.
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
* Foreign bodies in ears, nose and throat.
* Earache.
* Epistaxis.
* Nose fracture.
* Throat pain.
* Facial nerve paralysis.
PSYCHIATRY
* Clinical history in psychiatry.
* The violent and abusive patient.
* Depression, mania and schizophrenia.
* Alcohol, drug and substance abuse.
* Acute confusional syndrome and dementia.
* Compulsory hospitalization.
DISASTER MEDICINE II
* Plans, programs and projects in disasters.
* Early warning systems, alarms and signalling.
* Simulation and drill exercises.
* Epidemiological surveillance.
* Mental health in disasters.
MAJOR TRAUMA I
* General principles.
* Airway management.
* Cranioencephalic, cervical and spinal cord trauma.
* Chest and abdominopelvic trauma.
* Maxillofacial trauma.
* Thermal injuries.
* Crushing trauma.
MAJOR TRAUMA II
* General principles.
* Airway management.
* Cranioencephalic, cervical and spinal cord trauma.
* Chest and abdominopelvic trauma.
* Maxillofacial trauma.
* Thermal injuries.
* Crushing trauma.
MAJOR TRAUMA III
* General principles.
* Airway management.
* Cranioencephalic, cervical and spinal cord trauma.
* Chest and abdominopelvic trauma.
* Maxillofacial trauma.
* Thermal injuries.
* Crushing trauma.
OTHER SKILLS I
* Directed Abdominal Ultrasound for Trauma (FAST).
* Rapid ultrasound in the state of shock (RUSH).
* Transthoracic Echocardiogram (FOCUS).
* Abdominal and cardiac evaluation with ultrasound in shock (ACES).
CARE PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ROTATION (R3) Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
DISASTER MEDICINE III
* Safe hospitals.
* Incident command system.
* Emergency and disaster response brigades.
* Hospital planning for emergencies.
* Emergency dissemination plan.
GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
* Frequent gynecological problems.
* Vaginal injuries and sexual abuse.
* The pregnant patient.
* Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES I
* Life support in pediatrics.
* Respiratory and dermatological disorders.
* Hydroelectrolytic imbalance.
* Convulsive syndrome and status epilepticus.
* Urinary tract infection.
* Poisoning.
* Abdominal pain, inguinal and scrotal edema.
* Painful hip.
* Major pediatric trauma.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES II
* Life support in pediatrics.
* Respiratory and dermatological disorders.
* Hydroelectrolytic imbalance.
* Convulsive syndrome and status epilepticus.
* Urinary tract infection.
* Poisoning.
* Abdominal pain, inguinal and scrotal edema.
* Painful hip.
* Major pediatric trauma.
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES III
* Life support in pediatrics.
* Respiratory and dermatological disorders.
* Hydroelectrolytic imbalance.
* Convulsive syndrome and status epilepticus.
* Urinary tract infection.
* Poisoning.
* Abdominal pain, inguinal and scrotal edema.
* Painful hip.
* Major pediatric trauma.
ADMINISTRATION I
* Quality of health services and patient safety.
* Planning and analysis in health administration.
* Evaluation model and rules of good communication and empathic listening.
ADMINISTRATION II
* Marketing of health services.
* Process management.
* Management by results.
* Criminal and civil liability.
* Plans, programs and projects.
OTHER SKILLS II
* Teaching skills.
* Teaching small groups.
* Departmental teaching.
* Autonomous Learning.
CARE PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ROTATION (R4) Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
DEGREE WORK Execution of the degree project.
ABC OF INTENSIVE CARE
* Organization.
* Entry and exit criteria.
* Hemodynamic support.
* Respiratory support.
* Kidney support.
* Neurological support.
* Multi-organ dysfunction.
* Assessment scales.
* Intra and extra hospital transportation.
* Short and long term recovery.
* Treatment limitation.
Entry requirements

Applicants must register on the website of the Postgraduate Department (https://posgrados.uazuay.edu.ec/convocatorias), they must upload the following documents: 

1. Citizenship card for nationals and passport or identity card for foreign applicants.

2. Professional title of doctor.

3. Title registration certificate at SENESCYT.

4. Certificate of registration in the ACESS or whoever acts as such.

5. Certificate of approval of the CACES professional qualification exam, if applicable.

6. Certificate of rural medicine approval.

7. Certificate that proves command of the English language level B1 or higher, with a maximum validity of 4 years at the date of application.

8. Resume with supporting documents.

MERITS

The following will be considered and scored as merits:

a) Graduation Merit Index (IMG).

b) Publications made or letters of acceptance of publication.

c) Postgraduate studies in the area of ​​health.

d) Awards for undergraduate or postgraduate academic merit.

e) Teaching assistantships, practice or theory tutorials.

f) Participation in research projects.

g) Continuing education courses (in the area of ​​health).

h) Clinical-surgical care activity.

i) Participation as a lecturer or rapporteur.

The registration fee to the University of Azuay of $50,00 must be paid through the payment button.

The receipt must be sent to the following emails: transfers@uazuay.edu.ec and posgrados@uazuay.edu.ec for registration in the system. Payment can be made with any credit card, or at the university treasury, or by deposit or bank transfer to the following accounts:

Banco Pichincha: Current account No. 3186821004 - RUC: 0190131777001 Address: Av. 24 de mayo 777 y Hernán Malo - Tlf: 4091000

Banco del Austro: Current account No. 79510 - RUC: 0190131777001 Address: Av. 24 de mayo 777 y Hernán Malo - Tlf: 409100

Admission process

Applicants declared suitable must:

1. Make a payment of $35,00 to AFEME (Association of Ecuadorian Faculties of Medicine) corresponding to the Question Bank. Cancel by deposit or transfer (the deposit document is mandatory).

The receipt must be sent to the following emails: oem@afeme.org.ec y posgrados@uazuay.edu.ec.  The deposit or transfer must be made to the account: 

Pichincha Bank: Current account No. 3071682904 - RUC: 1791225406001

 

 

SCHEDULE

CALL: October 2 to October 22, 2023

DECLARATION OF SUITABILITY: October 26, 2023 

WRITTEN EXAM AND MERIT RATING: November 27, 2023 

CLINICAL ADMISSION TEST: From December 4 to 6, 2023

PROGRAM START: January 1, 2024

 

 

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