The Diploma in Etiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Management of Obesity arises from the need to respond to the problem of obesity, currently considered and due to the high rates worldwide, a public health problem that needs to be addressed. comprehensively.
With alarming figures of childhood obesity and associated comorbidities in the country, this program is presented as an indispensable tool for health professionals interested in facing this challenge.
The program, directed by Rafael Barra Pezo, biochemist and doctor in pharmacology, will be taught remotely, combining synchronous and asynchronous classes, totaling 180 chronological hours of learning.
Designed with a multidisciplinary approach, the curriculum will integrate knowledge from various fields such as evolution, history, economics, technology and culture, which have influenced dietary and physical activity patterns in recent decades.
One of the most notable aspects of the diploma is its differential approach, focused on the public health system, through which it seeks to offer relevant and specialized technological transfer that contributes to improving the resolution of obesity cases within the public health system. .
The director of the diploma course explains that ”we try to make a proposal with identity. In fact, the program has a series of chairs aimed at making innovation, taking into account the link with the public health system. In general, seeking to personalize health treatments.”
The Diploma in Etiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Management of Obesity focuses on three fundamental areas: basic knowledge, pathophysiological aspects and therapeutic approaches to the treatment of obesity. In addition, the program will delve into the most recent advances in molecular and pathophysiological understanding. of obesity, as well as the various therapeutic options available will be explored.
Dr. Barra emphasizes that “this diploma offers a unique opportunity for clinical professionals to prepare optimally in the treatment of obesity, a highly complex disease.” In addition, he highlights the economic accessibility of the program and the possibility of accessing scholarships and payment facilities.
With a top-level multidisciplinary team and a pragmatic approach, the Diploma in Etiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Management of Obesity is presented as a concrete and effective response to the global challenge of obesity, providing tools and specialized knowledge to improve the quality of patients’ lives and public health in general.
