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The Radiodiagnosis Teaching Unit is provided by the Radiology Department (general and infant) with participation from specialists from Neurology, Gynaecology Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Traumatology Radiology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Radiodiagnostic training itinerary
Prospective radiologists need a solid medical foundation to work closely with specialists from other medical disciplines. For this reason, training in diagnostic imaging, clinical radiology and bioethics is complemented with knowledge on pathological and functional aspects of diseases.
The Pneumology Teaching Unit is led by the Vall d’Hebron Pneumology Department, with participation from Internal medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, Thoracic Surgery, Intensive Care Medicine, and the Accident and Emergency Department.
Pulmonology training itinerary
Pneumology deals with the physiology and pathology of the respiratory system. Its principle purpose is the study of the aetiology, epidemiology, physiopathology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of respiratory diseases. The therapeutic and diagnostic principles of respiratory medicine are similar to those of internal medicine, although there are differences that clearly distinguish each of the specialisations. The most important difference is their reliance on and mastery of specific techniques. Diagnostic techniques include lung function analysis, respiratory or thoracic endoscopy, polysomnography and cardiorespiratory polygraphy; while mechanical rehabilitation and ventilation are used therapeutically.
The Ophthalmology Teaching Unit at Vall d'Hebron Hospital has several decades of experience in academic training, both formal and continuous, in the subject of Ophthalmology in the degree in Medicine and in the training, via MIR (internal residency), of doctors specialised in ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology training itinerary
"Ophthalmology is defined as the medical and surgical specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders and diseases".
"Ophthalmology specialists attend to patients with ocular pathology. Their competencies include the study, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of eye conditions".
he training of resident specialists in ophthalmology requires a special mention in this section, as it is one of our Department's priorities. To this end, we have a teaching structure based on each resident having a tutor, who is responsible for accompanying the resident during the four years of training. The ratio is one tutor for every 3-4 residents. They are responsible for ensuring the resident integrates into the Department, resolving any problems that may arise during the residency and acting as a means of communication between the various attending physicians, the Department Head and the resident. Tutors meet periodically with the residents they tutor, the other tutors in the Department and ultimate teaching leads (the Department Head and the Teaching Director). This is all geared towards achieving the best training profiles for our residents, so that by the end of the residency they are prepared to perform their professional role within the specialty with the utmost professionalism.
The Nephrology Teaching Unit is led by the Nephrology Department, with participation from the Digestive System, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases and A&E Departments.
Nephrology training itinerary
The Nephrology Teaching Unit has a resident training programme with the following key tracks: extensive training in internal medicine, specific training in nephrology, in-depth knowledge of treatment techniques for renal failure, practical knowledge on diagnosis and therapies in nephrology, and practical knowledge of the role of the nephrologist in community healthcare.
The Internal Medicine Teaching Unit is led by the Internal Medicine Department and its various care units (General Internal Medicine, Hepatology, Autoimmune System Diseases, Infectious Diseases), with participation from the Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Haematology, Oncology, Intensive Care Medicine and A&E Departments.
Internal Medicine training itinerary
Internal medicine is a core medical speciality that is practised primarily in hospital settings, providing comprehensive care to sick adults. It uses a medical approach in the prevention, diagnosis, therapeutic indication and follow-up of diseases in adults, including during their rehabilitation and palliative care. Internists are the backbone of the hospital, offering their versatility in acute and emergency hospitalisation; carrying out consultancy roles in primary care; and offering innovation in areas other than conventional hospitalisation and in the socio-health field.
The teaching unit is made up of 3 different departments. These include the Internal Medicine Department, which is broken down into the Systemic Autoimmune Disease Department, the Internal Medicine - Hepatology Department and the Infectious Disease Department. The Internal Medicine department is made up of different units which independently treat patients suffering from complex pathologies (Pleural Unit, Thromboembolic Diseases Unit, Autoinflammatory Diseases Unit and the Autoimmune Diseases unit).
In daily practice, resident medical staff visit patients together alongside specialist physicians. During these visits, medical records are drawn up and physical examinations are carried out. Visits can also entail clinical ultrasounds, diagnostic-therapeutic examinations (thoracentesis, paracentesis, arthrocentesis, liver biopsy, etc.) as well as differential diagnoses and the provision of diagnostic guidance. The pertinent examinations are requested and the treatment is duly adjusted.
During the IMR training, internal medicine residents learn how to diagnose and manage the most commonly found diseases on hospital wards and in internal medicine consultations. They will also learn about the most commonly treated pathology in other medical fields, obtaining a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary training that will allow them, upon the completion of their residency programme, to tackle a wide range of clinical scenarios with complete independence.
Moreover, in terms of specific areas of interest, residents will learn how to manage immunosuppressive therapies and patients suffering from cirrhosis, HIV and nosocomial infections, amongst other pathologies.
On-duty shifts are carried out in the A&E department in combination with inpatient care, preparing the Internal Medicine resident to treat critically ill patients in a fully independent manner upon the completion of their IMR training. It should be noted that residents treat patients suffering from a broad range of medical pathologies, meaning experience is gained in the management of patients suffering from conditions such as shock, respiratory failure (intubation and mechanical ventilation) and cardiac arrest.
Healthcare, teaching (sessions) and research tasks are carried out on a daily basis in all Internal Medicine departments. The Internal Medicine IMR will be progressively incorporated into these sessions, and will also participate in the research groups of his/her interest.
The core of the Haematology and Haemotherapy Teaching Unit is provided by the Clinical Haematology Department, the haematology laboratory and the blood bank; with participation from other specialisations such as Internal Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Oncology, Infectious Diseases and the A&E Department.
Hematology and haemotherapy training itinerary
The specialisation of haematology and haemotherapy plays a clinical role in addition its involvement with the haemotherapy laboratory. This means it is one of the central hospital departments, which have to supply other departments with any studies or tests requested quickly and to a high standard. This activity requires significant organization, appropriate quality control, and planning and management to foresee future needs.
Another feature of haematology and haemotherapy is the wide range of disorders and techniques it deals with, which include haematopoietic stem cell transplants.
Vall d’Hebron University Hospital is accredited to train three residents per year in the Hospital Pharmacy Teaching Unit. The Teaching Unit operates in parallel with the Pharmacy Department.
Hospital Pharmacy training itinerary
Hospital Pharmacy is a pharmaceutical specialisation that takes care of the population’s pharmaceutical needs through selecting, preparing, acquiring, controlling and dispensing medication; providing information on medications; and other activities aimed at ensuring the correct, safe and cost-effective use of medication and healthcare products for the benefit of patients in the hospital environment and its sphere of influence.
The specialisation of endocrinology and nutrition includes the study and treatment of disorders of the endocrine glands, the metabolism and all aspects related to nutritional condition.
Endocrinology and nutrition training itinerary
This includes basic clinical knowledge of diagnostic techniques, dietary and therapeutic measures and all aspects of preventative medicine related to these fields. Other specialist departments are also involved in the Endocrinology and Nutrition Teaching Unit, such as Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Paediatrics, Nuclear Medicine, and the Nutritional Support Unit and the Accident and Emergency Department.
Vall d’Hebron University Hospital is accredited to train residents in medical-surgical dermatology and venereology. The core of the teaching unit is provided by the Dermatology Department, the Day Surgery Unit (Pere Virgili Health Complex) and the Horta Medical Centre (CAP). The following departments are also involved in the Teaching Unit: Plastic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Microbiology, Pathological Anatomy, and the Accident and Emergency Department.
Dermatology and Venereology training itinerary
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The Teaching Unit is led by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, with participation from other specialisations such as General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and the Traumatology Intensive Care Unit.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery training itinerary
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