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Improve your knowledge in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology through this program, where you will find the best teaching material, with real clinical cases. Learn here about the latest advances in the specialty to be able to perform a quality medical practice"

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The program is designed to provide an online qualification equivalent to 60 ECTS credits and 1,500 hours of study, and all theoretical and practical knowledge is presented through high-quality multimedia content, analysis of clinical cases prepared by experts, master classes and video techniques, allowing the exchange of knowledge and experience, maintaining and updating the level of specialization of its members, creating protocols for action and disseminating the most important developments in the specialty. With the online program, students can organize their time and pace of learning, adapting it to their schedules, in addition to being able to access the contents from any computer or mobile device.

Given the growing number of publications that are published daily at the international level in the field of study of the specialty, it is difficult to keep up to date in an adequate manner. 

The objective of the professional master’s degree in Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology is to cover the updating needsof professionals interested in the field, seeking usefulness in routine clinical practice, and to encourage high-level research in the aspects covered.

Update your knowledge through the Professional Master's Degree in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology"professional master’s degree

This professional master’s degree in Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

  • More than 75 clinical cases presented by experts in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Diagnostic-therapeutic developments on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Contains practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Iconography of clinical and diagnostic imaging tests
  • An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
  • With special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Availability of content from any fixed or portable device with internet connection

This Professional Master's Degree is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, you will obtain a professional master’s degree from TECH Global University”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who bring their experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the physician will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology with extensive teaching experience.

This professional master’s degree offers specialization in simulated environments, which provides an immersive learning experience designed to train for real-life situations"

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It includes clinical cases to bring the program as close as possible to the reality of medical care"

Objectives

The program in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology is aimed at facilitating the performance of the physician dedicated to the treatment of pediatric gastric and hepatic pathology.

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This professional master’s degree is designed for you to update your knowledge in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with the use of the latest educational technology, to contribute with quality and safety to decision-making, diagnosis, treatment and patient support"

General objectives

  • Update the knowledge of the pediatrician with special preparation and interest in the field of pediatric gastroenterology
  • Promote work strategies based on a comprehensive approach to the patient, as a standard model for achieving excellent care
  • Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through a powerful audiovisual system and the possibility of development through online simulation workshops and/or specific training
  • Encourage professional stimulation through continued education and research

Specific objectives

Module 1. Advances in Food Allergy and Eosinophilic Disorders  

  • Update knowledge about the pathophysiology of food allergy 
  • Conduct a review of the current global epidemiology of food allergy and its possible clinical presentations 
  • Analyze the current diagnostic possibilities of food allergies and update knowledge of international protocols 
  • Update knowledge of current and developing therapeutic possibilities in the field of food allergy 
  • Know current food allergy prevention measures and the current research base 
  • Learn about primary eosinophilic disorders in their pathophysiological, epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive aspects 

Module 2. Update on Functional Digestive Disorders  

  • Update the knowledge of functional digestive disorders and the field of Neurogastroenterology 
  • Learn about the pathophysiology of pediatric functional digestive disorders 
  • Understand the behavior and influence of the intestinal ecosystem on disease and health 
  • Learn about the influence of sociocultural aspects on functional digestive disorders 
  • Delve into functional digestive disorders from a biopsychosocial perspective 
  • Individual knowledge of functional digestive disorders in the neonatal stage and in breastfeeding infants 
  • Individual knowledge of functional digestive disorders in the school age and in adolescents
  • Learn about the advances in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics applied to functional digestive disorders in pediatrics 

Module 3. New Perspectives in Celiac Disease  

  • Know the new laboratory tests available in the diagnosis and follow-up of celiac disease 
  • Update knowledge on the treatment and prevention of celiac disease 
  • Analyze the current avenues of research into future therapeutic strategies in the field of celiac disease 
  • Gain up-to-date knowledge about the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 
  • Update the diagnostic criteria for IBD at the clinical and technical level 
  • Learn about the existing diagnostic possibilities, their indications and interpretation, in relation to IBD
  • Advanced management of Celiac Disease biomarkers 
  • Learn the activity rates of pediatric IBD and its evolution 
  • Learn about the pharmacological treatments available for IBD and current avenues of research 

Module 4. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Present and Future  

  • Understand the differential aspects in epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment between pediatric versus adult inflammatory bowel disease
  • Acquire skills in stratifying treatment in the different phases of the disease in pediatric patients, as well as to know the indications, contraindications and complications of the use of these drugs in pediatric patients
  • Take into account aspects of quality of life, growth impairment and behavior of the disease in adulthood when it appears in childhood

Module 5. Challenges in Esophageal and Gastric Pathology  

  • Identify congenital intestinal anomalies and their management 
  • Analyze in detail the alterations of digestion and absorption in pediatric age 
  • Detail intestinal motility disorders and their management 
  • Explain Hirschsprung's disease and intestinal dysplasias 
  • Learn how to manage different viral and bacterial intestinal infections in an up-to-date way 
  • Learn how to manage the different intestinal infections caused by parasites 
  • Learn how to manage the different intestinal fungal infections in an up-to-date way 
  • Know in detail about the neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, approach and sequelae 
  • Explain short bowel syndrome and its management 
  • Update the available knowledge about intestinal polyps and their management 

Module 6. Update on Intestinal Pathology  

  • Increase knowledge about congenital Gastroesophageal anomalies 
  • Define the current protocols for gastroesophageal reflux and esophagitis in pediatric patients 
  • In-depth analysis of gastroesophageal motor disorders 
  • Describe the guidelines for action in case of trauma, infections and esophagitis due to chemicals 
  • Gain up-to-date knowledge of peptic ulcer disease and gastritis 
  • Complete the body of knowledge on rare gastroesophageal diseases 
  • Describe the management of gastroesophageal pathology in pediatric emergencies 

Module 7. Advances in Hepatobiliopancreatic Pathology  

  • Expand the body of knowledge with the analysis of other hepatopathies and their implications 
  • Understand the complications of advanced liver disease and its management 
  • Define the current status of liver transplantation and future avenues for development 
  • Explain liver support techniques and its indications 

Module 8. Progress in Digestive and Hepatic Oncology  

  • Recognize the importance of the digestive system in pediatric oncohematology and the pathophysiologic basis of the processes 
  • Deepen knowledge of the management of gastrointestinal complications of chemotherapy in children
  • Learn the diagnosis and management of abdominal oncologic emergencies 
  • Learn about gastrointestinal opportunistic infections and their management 
  • Explain pediatric gastrointestinal neoplasms and their management 
  • Detail liver tumors in pediatrics and their management 

Module 9. Techniques in Pediatric Gastroenterology  

  • Detail the possible biochemical determinations in blood, urine, feces and sweat related to Pediatric Gastroenterology and their interpretation 
  • Detail upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric patients, its technique, applications and findings 
  • Deepen understanding of the pathological anatomy of biopsy specimens, their collection and interpretation
  • Describe the different exhaled air tests available and their interpretation
  • Learn the applications of capsuloendoscopy in pediatrics and how to interpret its findings 
  • Explain the applications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 
  • Expand expertise in malabsorption and pancreatic insufficiency research 
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the indication and interpretation of the different radiological techniques at the abdominal level 
  • Learn the indications and interpretation of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary ultrasound 
  • Update the knowledge about endorectal ultrasound in pediatrics 
  • Update the indications and interpretation of abdominal CT and MRI 
  • Learn about radioisotope studies, their indications and possibilities 
  • Learn how to interpret anorectal and esophageal manometry extensively 
  • Learn how to interpret esophageal pH-metry and impedancemetry extensively 
  • Define possible microbiological studies, indications and interpretation in digestive pathology
  • Explain new molecular biology techniques and their applications 
  • Describe the indications for exploratory laparoscopy 

Module 10. Gastrohepatology: New Paths Opening the Door to Innovation

  • Delve into the knowledge of chronobiology applied to the digestive system, its practical applications and future challenges 
  • Expand knowledge on the applications of epigenetics in pediatric gastroenterology 
  • Describe the methods of study of the intestinal microbiota and their applications, as well as to deepen knowledge of probiotic therapy 
  • Deepen understanding of the molecular, genetic and microbiological aspects of obesity, its current problems and the implication of gastroenterology in its approach 
  • Explain current technological advances in diagnostic instrumentation with a special focus on new endoscopic technologies 
  • Delve into the applications of telemedicine for education and monitoring of patients with digestive pathology, with special emphasis on wearable devices 
  • Explain the different social networks and their potential usefulness in the field of pediatric gastroenterology 
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Professional Master's Degree in Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Modern gastroenterology and hepatology in pediatric contexts currently stands as one of the most evolving branches of medicine in recent times, highlighting mainly by the innovative technological implementations, both diagnostic and surgical, which take place with some frequency in this area of health. Understanding the need for academic updating that accompanies the development of the area, at TECH Global University we have prepared our Professional Master's Degree program in Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, focused on the training of professionals adapted to the current requirements and trends of the sector. This postgraduate course pays special attention to the possibilities surrounding the new implementations of gastroenterological care practice and delves into the modernization of aspects such as: the particularities corresponding to the use of diagnostic methods such as narrow band endoscopy or fluorescence endoscopy; the knowledge of the different applications of genetics in the field of pediatric gastroenterology and the technical or methodological indications to be taken into account when performing an intestinal transplant, as well as its subsequent post-surgical care.

Study an Online Professional Master's Degree in Digestive Endoscopy

Endoscopic advances stand out as one of the most significant practical implementations in the area of modern gastroenterology, being necessary for specialized professionals to be up to date in the new possibilities and technological peculiarities surrounding this practice. In our Professional Master's Degree program, you will acquire a series of theoretical and practical knowledge that will allow you to optimally face the current challenges of modern gastroenterology, covering the updating of concepts such as: the technical peculiarities of esophago-gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures in the detection of digestive pathologies in pediatric patients; and the knowledge of the possibilities present in nutritional treatments for the implementation of probiotics in the care of inflammatory bowel disease.