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Medical Specialties

Nephrology Specialty

Título a obtener

Title to be obtained

Especialista en Nefrología
Resolución

Resolution

RPC-SO-36-No.578-2022

Duration

4 years
UEES - Espiritu Santo University > Postgraduate > Graduate School of Health > Nephrology Specialty

Target

Prevenir las enfermedades causantes del deterioro de la función renal con el método científico terapéutico oportuno para cubrir las expectativas de la salud biopsicosocial en la prevención, diagnóstico tratamiento y rehabilitación de las patologías renales, evitado el temprano ingreso a tratamiento dialítico con un alto sentido ético y de responsabilidad ayudando al paciente en lo posible a conseguir su adaptación plena a la vida social y laboral.

Aimed at

Profesionales en medicina general con título de tercer nivel de grado, con conocimientos de diagnóstico de las enfermedades, intervención terapéutica, prevención de enfermedades prevalentes, atención primaria de salud y promoción de la salud.

Title to be Granted

Once the academic, assistance and administrative requirements have been approved, and the degree work has been defended. The degree of Especialista en Nefrología.

Teacher Profile

The teachers of this program are professionals with fourth level degrees and a wide domain and experience in the area to be taught.

Study Modality

The postgraduate course of study is face-to-face and is dedicated exclusively to the Program.

Downloads

Curriculum
RESOLUCiÓN PRES-CES-No.033-2019
RPC-SE-08-No.023-2022
Procedure for Challenges

Student profile upon graduation

El médico especialista en nefrología que termine su programa de nefrología será capaz de:

  • Elaborar un estudio inicial del paciente con patología renal a descartar mediante una adecuada anamnesia con conocimiento en anatomía fisiología y semiología. Determina con criterios objetivos las posibilidades diagnósticas mediante el análisis de los resultados de los exámenes de laboratorio y procedimientos invasivos y no invasivos como herramientas claves en la valoración de procesos patológicos agudos graves y crónicos del sistema renal. Identifica el esquema terapéutico idóneo para manejo de la patología renal y sus posibles complicaciones clínicas, basándose en los protocolos establecidos y reconocidos por las ciencias médicas.
  • Desarrolla técnicas mediante la recopilación y ordenamiento de las fuentes de información y referentes bibliográficos con énfasis en la medicina, basada en evidencia para su lectura comprensiva y analítica. Investiga pacientes con patologías renales mediante el diseño, ejecución y presentación de resultados y proyectos de investigación aplicada para el aporte de nuevos conocimientos científicos que contribuyan al mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de la sociedad demostrando responsabilidad y rigor científico.
  • Publica los resultados obtenidos mediante la ejecución de proyectos de investigación y el correspondiente uso de los métodos científicos para la socialización del conocimiento producido en su contribución al bienestar del ser humano. Promueve y participa con la comunidad en la prevención de las patologías renales de mayor prevalencia, mediante programas de información y actividades multidisciplinarias institucionales. Participar en procesos de gestión en las áreas y servicios médicos de la especialidad, promoviendo la generación de saberes y tecnologías sanitarios en el marco del diálogo de saberes, la interculturalidad, el enfoque de género y el respeto a los derechos del Buen Vivir. Guía del equipo multidisciplinario para el manejo de situaciones de emergencias.
  • Orientar su práctica profesional hacia la atención de pacientes clínicos en el marco del diálogo de saberes, la interculturalidad, el enfoque de género y el respeto al Plan toda una vida.

Call for Merit-based Competitive Examination Competitions

Calendario de actividades (Sujeto a cambios)

ActivitiesNefrología
Publication of the call for proposalsDomingo 22 de Diciembre 2024
Receipt of documentsDesde el Lunes 23 de Diciembre 2024 al Viernes 17 de Enero 2025
Merit TribunalJueves 13 de Febrero 2025
Declaración de idoniedadMartes 18 de Febrero 2025
Opposition examinationLunes 24, Martes 25, Miércoles 26, Jueves 27 de febrero 2025
Publicación de resultados de méritos y oposiciónMartes 11 de Marzo 2025
Receipt of appealsMiércoles 12, Jueves 13 y Viernes 14 Marzo 2025
Court of AppealsLunes 31 de marzo 2025
Declaration of winnersLunes 7 de Abril 2025
Selection of vacanciesViernes 11 de Abril 2025
Start of activitiesLunes 21 de Abril de 2025

Publications

Merit Report
Record of Opposition
Minutes of Results
Final Results Statement

Appeals Submission

Disponible desde el miércoles 12 hasta el viernes 14 de Marzo de 2025

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Registration
Admission system video tutorial
Tutorial de sistema de admisión

The following positions are available for this postgraduate program, as requested by the hospitals:

 

Teaching Assistance Unit (Unidad Asistencial Docente - UAD) Base Fellowships Self-financed seats
Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo   4
Hospital Los Ceibos   8
Hospital Abel Gilbert Pontón   8
Hospital Guasmo Sur   16
Hospital Monte Sinaí   5

 

The assignment of the Base Hospital will be made according to the score obtained by the winners; that is, the applicant who obtains the highest score will decide in which hospital he/she wishes to perform his/her medical specialty, and so on with the other winners.

Requirements

Requirements to participate in the contest

  • The applicant may apply for only one clinical or surgical specialty.
  • Those physicians who are currently pursuing a medical specialty program at our institution will not be able to apply to this process.
  • The applicant must upload all the supporting and merit documentation scanned in PDF format.
  • All documents must be notarized copies.

Documents that support the suitability of the applicants (in case of not uploading the complete documentation, the applicant will not be allowed to continue with the competition process).

  • Color copy of updated Identity Card.
  • Copy of identity card or passport (for foreigners).
  • 1 recent color photograph 
  • Copy of third level degree.
  • Be a professional in the field of specific health knowledge with a third level degree registered in the National System of Higher Education Information, SNIESE / SENESCYT and to the health authority ACESS, or whoever takes its place.
  • Have passed the professional qualification examination of the CACES, if applicable.
  • Certificate of proficiency level of at least A1 in a language other than the mother tongue.
  • Certificate of Rural Medicine.
  • Certificate of final grade (the university reserves the right to calculate the IMG).

Documents for merit qualification, Notarized (30 points)

  • Certificates of medical training courses endorsed by an institution of higher education, with a minimum duration of 40 hours and with evaluation,  Attach the image of the call for the course. (To be scored with 0.5 each, with a maximum of 2 points) 
  • Publications and/or letters of acceptance for publication in indexed journals or books; as principal author or co-author. LATINDEX, MIAR, SCOPUD, SCIELO, MEDLINE, PUBMED, LILACS. (To be scored with 0.5 each, with a maximum of 4 points).
  • Postgraduate studies: doctorate (PhD. or equivalent), specialization and/or master's degree in the area of health registered in the SNIESE/SENESCYT. 2 points will be recognized for PHD, 2 points for Specializations and 1 for Master's Degree.
  • Teaching assistantships, practical or theoretical tutorships in higher education institutions, duly certified by the competent authority, obtained through merit and competitive examinations., during their academic training. Scoring will be 0.5 each period of assistantship, maximum 2 points.
  • Awards for academic merit and/or research, granted by an institution of higher education or one of the country's academic teaching units, during their training. third-level academic. 0.5 will be recognized for each one, maximum of 2 points.
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  • Full and half scholarships academic by national or foreign institutions of higher education or any other entity.. A score of 1 point will be given for each scholarship, maximum 2 points.
  • Duly documented clinical-surgical assistance activity, including work history (Consolidated from the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security or other qualifying documents). In third and second level hospitals. 1 point for each continuous calendar year of activities, up to a maximum of 2 points.
  • Participation in research projects duly endorsed by an institution of higher education, a research institution and/or certificates of lecturer or speaker in endorsed academic meetings. Attach the image of the congress or call for proposals. A score of 1 point will be given for each participation or certificate, up to a maximum of 2 points.
  • Affirmative action certification, according to the technical standard of the regulatory entity in force, issued by the corresponding governmental entity. It will be scored with 0.25 points.

In addition to all the provisions of Resolution RPC-SE-08-No.023-2022, codified, which contains the Rules for the Conduct of Merit and Opposition Competitions to access the Medical Specialty Programs.

Requirements for publications

  • Recognized journals (LATINDEX, MIAR, SCOPUD, SCIELO, MEDLINE, PUBMED, LILACS). Maximum number of participants (5)
  • Publications related to the specialty. In case of books or chapters in collective works, send notarized copy of the book cover (Q1, Q2; Q3; Q4 IMPACT FACTOR) (CLINICAL CASE VALUE WITH A MAXIMUM OF 5 ART. SCORE AND THE LITERATURE REVIEW MUST BE OF HIGH IMPACT.

On the competitive examinations (70 points)

The competitive examination will be conducted through the CTO platform, according to the established schedule.

Admission requirements

  • Winner of a merit-based competitive examination.
  • Submit the documents required by the University and UAD.
  • Present certification of affiliation with the Social Security Institute. 
  • To pay the registration fee and the first tuition fee before the beginning of the program.

NOTE: All information regarding the competition will be communicated via UEES e-mail.

Request more information by email

comite_especialidades_medicas@uees.edu.ec