- Master's Degree in
- Pediatrics
- Degree to be obtained
- Master's Degree and Specialist in Pediatrics
- Academic degree
- Master's Degree
- Duration
- 4 years
- Modality
- In-person
- Schedule:
- Daily Morning and afternoon sessions
- Career description
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The Master's Degree in Pediatrics trains students in the branch of medicine that provides medical care for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and injuries in childhood, including infants, children and adolescents.
The professional importance of the pediatrician is the focus he/she has as a health care promoter of children in their development up to adolescence.
The career includes all pathology that a child may suffer, whether medical or surgical.
- What will you learn during the program?
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During the Master's degree in Pediatrics, you will acquire a solid knowledge base in the basic sciences essential to effectively identify findings during the clinical evaluation of pediatric patients. In addition, you will develop the ability to assess the developmental pattern of children and participate in child health promotion programs. You will learn to correlate clinical findings with complementary examinations in various pediatric pathologies, applying strategies for the management of prevalent childhood diseases in daily practice. The ability to carry out research projects in the pediatric population, both at the outpatient and institutional level, will be a fundamental skill. Furthermore, the application of ethical principles in all practice situations will be emphasized and the development of leadership and management skills in pediatric services, contextualized in the epidemiology of the country, evidence-based medicine, renewed primary health care and cultural relevance, thus ensuring quality and warmth in pediatric care, will be encouraged.
AdmissionProfile
To have a legally registered medical and surgical degree.
Be an accredited active member.
Have passed the UMG placement exams.
Have been selected by the Selection Committee of the site to which you applied.
To possess a certificate of satisfactory physical and mental health.
Graduate'sProfile
The Master's Degree in Pediatrics trains conscientious professionals with a sense of responsibility, which implies preserving the life and health of individuals, responding to the medical-social needs of the health-disease process in our country. With an efficient approach and a solid ethical, scientific, technological and humanitarian attitude, graduates are prepared to lead in the pediatric field. The graduate profile highlights the comprehensive understanding of medical knowledge, not limited to the clinical characteristics of diseases, but covering their epidemiology and interconnections with public health sciences. Graduates understand the importance of keeping up to date, integrating constant discoveries that support evidence-based medicine. In their daily practice, professionals in this Master's program recognize that they care for people and not only for diseases, thereby reaffirming their commitment to individual-centered care. The training they receive allows graduates to stand out as leaders in pediatric care, contributing significantly to the health and well-being of the child population with a comprehensive and up-to-date approach.
Career Opportunities
National and private hospitals. Private clinics, private institutions of health services. University teaching. Research. Medical consultancy.
Curriculum
| 1° Ciclo | PEDIATRIA I | PEDIATRIA II | PEDIATRIA III | PEDIATRIA IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° Ciclo | BIOETICA | GESTIÓN Y LIDERAZGO | INVESTIGACIÓN | SALUD MENTAL |
| 3° Ciclo | RESIDENCIA DE PEDIATRIA I | RESIDENCIA DE PEDIATRIA II | RESIDENCIA DE PEDIATRIA III | RESIDENCIA DE PEDIATRIA IV |