Clinical Pathology

You will organize and coordinate the development of a clinical laboratory, implementing new technologies to establish diagnoses.

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Description

The specialist doctor in clinical pathology, through medical practice based on an educational methodology focused on problem-solving, should be a highly competent doctor in their specific field of action.

The duration of the Specialty in Clinical Pathology is 3 years.

Primary Clinical Site

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

Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) granted by the Secretariat of Public Education according to agreement: 20210454, valid until 01/03/2027

Joan Stephanie Celis Jasso

Graduate Program Director

[email protected]

+52 (81) 8215-1000 ext. 1291

Objective

To train professionals who evaluate the methods and techniques for obtaining, processing, and interpreting specimens collected for biochemical, microbiological, histochemical, molecular biology, genetic, and immunological studies; thereby contributing to the diagnosis of diseases affecting patients. Additionally, to promote respectful interaction with colleagues and the healthcare team within a framework of humanism and professional ethics; adhering to the regulations that underpin their daily activities in the clinical laboratory and blood bank; to provide the foundations and necessary tools to be leaders in their area, reflecting social responsibility and environmental awareness in their daily actions; using the scientific method as a regular instrument for their professional development and maintaining continuous education

Admission profile

Knowledge

To know the clinical method, the epidemiological method, and basic statistics.
To manage spoken and written Spanish properly and fluently.
To understand and translate from English.

Skills

To know the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in general medicine.
To work in a team.
To be capable of conducting a systematic review of the patient.
To have basic internet skills.
To know how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
To manage statistical software packages.

Attitudes

Show warmth and availability in attending to the patient and their family.
Possess values of honesty and respect for others.
Have the habit of studying and participating in continuing education activities.
Have an enterprising spirit.
Take responsibility and leadership within the healthcare team.
Maintain an attitude of academic improvement and self-learning.
Promote a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and enjoy a better quality of life.
Demonstrate perseverance in professional development.

Graduate profile

Upon completion of the Specialty in Clinical Pathology, you will obtain the following knowledge:

Learn to organize and coordinate the development and function of a modern clinical laboratory and blood bank through the application of basic administration and human capital management.
Know the theoretical foundation of the procedures and analytical methods for the different specimens for biochemical, microbiological, molecular biology, histochemical, genetic, and immunological studies.
Apply regulations in the management of the laboratory and blood bank and the standards related to patient safety.
Can correctly interpret laboratory tests.
Have the knowledge to evaluate the validity of laboratory tests and implement corrective measures when necessary.

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

Implement new analysis techniques in the clinical laboratory.
Interpret the results by correlating them with clinical findings.
Apply quality control methods in different procedures.
Select, analyze, and assess medical literature related to clinical pathology laboratories, applying it pertinently to daily tasks to support, deepen, and expand professional actions.
Generate new knowledge through scientific methods.

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

Promote an affectionate and respectful relationship with subordinate staff.
Uphold and promote ethical aspects of information and procedures in the practice of their discipline.
Be an enthusiastic transmitter of knowledge to subordinate staff, resident colleagues at different academic levels, and other professionals with a common interest in patient health.
Maintain an attitude of constant constructive criticism and leadership for other professionals in clinical laboratory departments, conducting themselves with respect.
Respect the environment by contributing to a sustainable society.

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Curriculum

Consult the courses that you will take in the specialty in Clinical Pathology.

First year

Code	Course	Credits
HMPC1014	Clinical Formation I	70
HMPC1011	Foundations of Clinical Pathology	4
HMPC1019	Hematology I	4
HMPC1017	Clinical Biochemistry I	4
HMPC1016	Transfusion Medicine	4
HMPC1012	Clinical Management	4
ESMI1001	Patient Safety	2
HMPC1018	Research I	8

Second year

Code	Course	Credits
HMPC2029	Clinical Formation II	70
HMPC2022	Microbiology I	4
HMPC2020	Hematology II	4
HMPC2023	Immunology	4
HMPC2021	Clinical Biochemistry II	4
HMPC2025	Bioethics and Medical Professionalism	4
HMPC2024	Research II	8

Third year

Code	Course	Credits
HMPC3029	Clinical Formation III	70
HMPC3025	Genetics	4
HMPC3021	Clinical Biochemistry III	4
HMPC3026	Cytopathology and Study of Body Fluids	4
HMPC3022	Microbiology II	4
HMPC3024	Research III	8
HMPC3023	Medical and Health Education	6