Specialization in Pediatrics - Version 6

Specialization in Pediatrics
NAME

Specialization in Pediatrics

MODALITY

Onsite

PROPOSITION

$ 32500.00

GRADUATION MODALITY

Thesis

TITLE TO BE OBTAINED

Specialist in Pediatrics

DURATION

8 Semesters

REGISTRATION

$ 500.00

START AND TERMINATION

01/2024 al 01/2028

RESOLUTION

RPC-SO-46-No.781-2018

PROGRAM VERSION

6

PHONE NUMBERS

4091000 - Ext. 735 - 731

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The objective of this program is to train specialists in pediatrics with a high level of scientific medical knowledge; capable of providing appropriate, compassionate, and effective care; with the ability to investigate and evaluate the care of their patients; with systems-based practices; with an efficient and adequate level of communication with the patient and her family; with the capacity to function in the corresponding community, thus contributing to cover the health needs of the Ecuadorian population, in accordance with the country's development plans.

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
  • José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital (Cuenca) - Four
  • Pablo Jaramillo Crespo Foundation Humanitarian Hospital - Two
Graduate profile

To know:

to. Properly manage the growth and development of the healthy child with respect to height, weight, neurological and cognitive development, neuromotor as well as nutrition and detection of variables that alert potential abnormalities.

b. Discern established and evolving advances in epidemiology, pathophysiology, biomedical and clinical evolution of diseases in pediatric patients.

c. Deploy a differential diagnosis when evaluating an undifferentiated patient and create a diagnosis plan from that.

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

and. To act in the different care environments such as hospitalization, emergency and outpatient, as well as in the prevention and promotion of health in its various facets.

F. Understand the importance of health care systems, in the broader context, as well as make effective use of other resources, in order to provide optimal health care.

Know to do:

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

b. Use established practical methods, in a protocolized manner, based on universal guidelines and evidence-based recommendations, using scientific information with critical judgment.

c. Integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the systematic approach to pediatric patients. d. Carry out teaching and research activities that feed back their medical practice and enable their own continuing medical education.

Know to know

to. Deploy a critical reading of the scientific literature regarding the various acute and chronic pathologies and effectively use the information available on patient care.

b. Use the scientific knowledge acquired for scientific reflection in the proactive search for knowledge.

c. Develop interest in scientific research under the principles of good research practices, personally or through international national multicenter networks.

d. Demonstrate a permanent attitude of search for new knowledge, cultivate independent and autonomous learning of the advances in medicine.

Be:

to. Carry out their professional responsibilities on the basis of ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, equity and justice, respecting the autonomy of the patient.

b. Attend to children from different geographical locations, social and economic strata, considering the differences between the child and the family and between the family and the community.

c. Demonstrate interpersonal communication strengths, respecting the diversity of opinions and actions, communicate effectively with patients, patients' families and other members of the health team.

d. Cultivate the skills necessary for empathic, affable and courteous management, respecting the customs, faith and values ​​of the family and the community where they operate.

and. Develop a positive attitude in whatever field you are assigned to, in an emergency situation or not, with critical but innovative and creative thinking.

F. Cultivate fear and criticism of the error of the natural medical act, trying to control the tendency of the doctor to impotence.

MODULE CONTENT
PEDIATRIC SEMIOLOGY I
* Pediatric consultation.
* Pediatric interview.
* Neurological examination.
* Hospital admission and discharge criteria.
PEDIATRIC SEMIOLOGY II
* Prevalent clinical-surgical pathology in hospitalization.
* Treatment of the chronic patient.
* Perioperative pathology.
* Basic manual procedures.
NEONATOLOGY I
* Adaptation to extrauterine life.
* Classification of the newborn.
* Reception of the newborn.
* Joint hospitalization.
* Monitoring during the first month of the day.
* Childcare and breastfeeding.
* Early mother-child bond.
* Metabolic disorders.
NEONATOLOGY II
* Adaptation to extrauterine life.
* Classification of the newborn.
* Reception of the newborn.
* Joint hospitalization.
* Monitoring during the first month of the day.
* Childcare and breastfeeding.
* Early mother-child bond.
* Metabolic disorders.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I
* Epidemiology.
* National health plan.
* Health care protocols.
* Immunizations.
* Poor nutritional status and developmental disorders and disability.
* Assertive communication.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II
* Epidemiology.
* National health plan.
* Health care protocols.
* Immunizations.
* Poor nutritional status and developmental disorders and disability.
* Assertive communication.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT III
* Developmental disorders.
* Autism.
* Child and adolescent care.
INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE MEDICINE I
* Critical evaluation of published research.
* Theoretical foundations of research.
* Planning of the investigation.
* Medical research designs.
NUTRITION
* Nutritional requirement of the newborn and child.
* Supplementary feeding.
* Healthy lifestyle of the child, family and community.
* Hunger, appetite and loss of appetite.
* Poor nutritional status.
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.
TEENAGERS
* Interview with adolescents.
* Adolescent semiology.
* Stages of puberty development.
* Prevalent pathology
* Prevention of accidents and addictions.
* Eating disorders
* Behavioral disorders.
* Sexually transmitted diseases.
* Responsible sexuality.
GASTROENTEROLOGY I
* Anatomical and physiological characteristics of the digestive system.
* Complementary exams.
* Threw up.
* Diarrheal syndrome.
* Chronic diarrhea.
* Acute hepatitis.
IMMUNOLOGY
* Structure of the immune system and type of immune response.
* The immunology laboratory.
* Pathogenesis of immunodeficiencies.
* Hypogammaglobulinemia.
* Cellular immune deficiency.
* Combined immunodeficiency.
GENETICS
* Structure of genes and origin of mutations.
* Clinical alterations of the chromosomes.
* Gene therapy and counseling.
* Congenital malformations and common hereditary diseases.
INFECTOLOGY I
* Clinical data of suspected infectious diseases.
* Febrile syndrome and fever of unknown origin.
* Childhood eruptions.
* Parasitic infections.
* Toxoplasmosis, syphilis, cytomegalo virus, rubella and others.
IMAGENOLOGY
* Basic concepts of imaging in pediatrics.
* Images in neonates.
* Images in children and adolescents.
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.
NEONATOLOGY III
* Neonatal jaundice.
* Neonatal sepsis.
* Severe respiratory insufficiency.
* Mechanic ventilation.
* Hematology.
* Pathology of the central nervous system of the newborn.
NEONATOLOGY IV
* Neonatal jaundice.
* Neonatal sepsis.
* Severe respiratory insufficiency.
* Mechanic ventilation.
* Hematology.
* Pathology of the central nervous system of the newborn.
PEDIATRIC SURGERY I
* Clinical-surgical history.
* Basic procedures in surgery.
* Urogenital pathology.
* Abdominal hernia.
PEDIATRIC SURGERY II
* Choanal atresia.
* Extrinsic airway compressions.
* Diaphragmatic hernia.
* Asophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula.
* Hiatus hernia.
* Pyloric hypertrophy.
* Intestinal atresia.
* Intestinal volvulus.
* Intestinal malrotation.
* Meconium ileus.
* Anorectal malformations.
GASTROENTEROLOGY II
* Diseases of the esophagus.
* Gastritis and peptic ulcer.
* Upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
* Digestive syndromes.
* Acute pancreatitis.
* Cystic fibrosis.
* Hepatopathies.
BIOETHICS III
* Relations with the industry.
* Ethics and research, vulnerable populations, subjects' rights and informed consent.
* Research funds and conflicts of interest.
* Copyright.
HEMATOLOGY I
* Morpho-physiology of the blood.
* Leukocytes and their response to infection.
* Anemias.
* Pancytopenia.
INFECTOLOGY II
* Infections associated with the community, hospital and health care.
* Fungal infections.
* Childhood tuberculosis.
* HIV AIDS.
* Other communicable diseases.
CARDIOLOGY I
* Cardiovascular physiology.
* Semiology of the heart and great vessels.
* Diagnostic imaging of cardiac pathologies.
* Cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart disease.
* Heart failure.
PNEUMOLOGY I
* Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
* Diagnostic tests in pulmonology.
* Upper and lower airway infections.
* Bronchial hyperreactivity.
* Chronic cough.
* Asthma.
* Complications of pneumonia.
* Cystic fibrosis.
* Oxygen therapy and inhalation therapy.
EMERGENCY I
* Severe respiratory insufficiency.
* States of shock.
* Internal medium.
* Basic CPR.
* Basic handling of the defibrillator.
* Initial management of anaphylaxis.
* Chest pain in pediatrics.
* Febrile seizures and convulsive syndrome.
EMERGENCY II
* Severe respiratory insufficiency.
* States of shock.
* Internal medium.
* Basic CPR.
* Basic handling of the defibrillator.
* Initial management of anaphylaxis.
* Chest pain in pediatrics.
* Febrile seizures and convulsive syndrome.
EMERGENCY III
* Initial management of major pediatric trauma.
* Classification and triage of head trauma.
* Burn patient.
* Acute abdomen.
* Diabetic cetoacidosis.
* Febrile neutropenia.
* Bioethics in decision making.
LIQUIDS, ELECTROLYTES AND ACID-BASE BALANCE
* Internal medium.
* Hypernatremia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia.
* Disorders of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
* Acid-base balance and associated disorders.
NEFROLOGY
* Anatomy and physiology of the renal system.
* Semiology.
* Diagnostic imaging.
* Hematuria.
* Urinary tract infection.
* Reflux vesicoureteral.
* Acute kidney failure.
* Chronic renal failure.
* Nephritic syndrome.
* Nephrotic syndrome.
RHEUMATOLOGY
* The laboratory in the investigation of childhood rheumatic diseases.
* Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
* Lupus erythematosus.
* Other collagen diseases.
HEMATOLOGY II
* Coagulation disorders.
* Purples.
* Lymphomas.
* Leukemias.
* Tumor lysis syndrome.
CARDIOLOGY II
* Endocarditis.
* Myocarditis.
* Pericarditis.
* Rheumatic fever.
* Arterial hypertension.
* Cardiovascular disorders and poor nutritional status.
NEUROLOGY
* Diagnostic methods in the pathology of the central nervous system.
* Headaches.
* Intracranial hemorrhage.
* Epilepsy in children.
* Central nervous system infections.
* Motor disorders.
* Tumors of the central nervous system.
* Degenerative diseases of the central nervous system.
* Inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies.
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
* Introduction.
* Poor nutritional status.
* Developmental disorders, disability and behavioral problems.
* Poor school performance.
* Accident prevention.
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.
ABC OF INTENSIVE CARE
* Identification of the patient in critical condition.
* Complementary studies in critically ill patients.
* Venous, arterial and bone accesses and endotracheal intubation.
* Nutrition of the critically ill patient.
* Acute respiratory distress.
* Oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation assistance.
* Sedation, analgesia and muscle relaxation.
* Hypertensive crisis.
* Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Convulsive syndrome and status epilepticus.
* Severe head trauma.
* Severe sepsis and septic shock.
* Poisoning.
* Diabetic cetoacidosis.
* Solid organ transplant.
* Intra-hospital and extra-hospital transport.
* Provision of critical care centered on the patient and the family.
OPHTHALMOLOGY I
* Anatomy and physiology of the eyeball.
* Eye fundus examination.
* Retinopathy of prematurity.
* Errors of refraction and strabismus.
* Alterations of the eyelids.
* Red eye.
* Conjunctivitis.
* Keratitis.
* Bacterial and herpetic corneal ulcer.
* Corneal dystrophies.
* Eye trauma.
OPHTHALMOLOGY II
* Anatomy and physiology of the eyeball.
* Eye fundus examination.
* Retinopathy of prematurity.
* Errors of refraction and strabismus.
* Alterations of the eyelids.
* Red eye.
* Conjunctivitis.
* Keratitis.
* Bacterial and herpetic corneal ulcer.
* Corneal dystrophies.
* Eye trauma.
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
* Nasal pathology.
* Adenoids.
* Tonsillitis.
* Otitis, sinusitis and rhinitis.
ONCOLOGY
* Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
* Wilms tumor.
* Neuroblastoma.
* Histiocytosis in childhood.
DERMATOLOGY
* Semiology of skin and appearances.
* Atopic dermatitis.
* Skin infections.
* Eczematous eruptions.
* Erythematous rashes.
* Dermatological therapy in pediatrics.
ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY
* Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system in children.
* Prevention of developmental dysplasia of the hips.
* Orthopedic limb disorders.
* Spine disorders.
* Comprehensive management of frequent fractures and dislocations.
CARE INTERNSHIP AND HOSPITAL ROTATION I Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
CARE PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ROTATION II Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
CARE PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ROTATION III Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
CARE PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ROTATION IV Carrying out procedures according to their professional skills.
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: 4091000

 

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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