Program Specifications

​At the successful completion of the higher specialization in Internal Medicine, the graduate should be able to:

1. Apply and integrate knowledge of basic sciences and evidence-based practice in clinical problem-solving in Internal Medicine.
2. Interpret findings from history and examination to recognize the presentation/s and generate a list of differential diagnoses for each problem encountered in Endocrinology, Hematology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, immunology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonary, Infectious diseases, and G eriatric Medicine.
3. Select and interpret accurately the results of the most appropriate laboratory and imaging procedures and perform different simple and bedside medical procedures to diagnose various clinical disorders.
4. Develop and carry out appropriate management plans and therapeutic interventions, demonstrating awareness of risks, benefits, costs, patient preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and ethical and psychosocial dimensions.
5. Perform competently all medical and invasive procedures considered essential for the area of practice
6. Understand the health delivery system and p rovide health care services to prevent health problems or maintain health.
7. Define patient safety and quality improvement, identify life-threatening conditions, and establish prompt therapy, referral, or consultations to appropriate disciplines at the proper time.
8. Recognize ethical principles that govern decision-making in Internal Medicine practice and implement a professional, ethical attitude toward patients and their relatives. This includes respecting patients' confidentiality and consent and delivering care in an honest, considerate, and compassionate manner.
9. Maintain complete and accurate medical records and utilize information technology to manage information, access online medical information, and support own education and proper patient care.
10. Critique scientific literature and utilize different scientific methodologies to conduct and publish scientific research studies and present the results professionally.
11. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, showing respect, compassion, and integrity.
12. Develop the teamwork and leadership skills necessary to organize work, supervise and educate junior and paramedical staff, and show a commitment to continuous professional development.