Specialization in Gastroenterology

The Specialization in Gastroenterology of Universidad de La Sabana offers continuity in the training of internists and general surgeons, providing high-quality knowledge and promoting the active development of research focusing on diseases of the digestive system.

The program is designed to face physicians with new academic and research challenges, offering multiple national and international environments for the acquisition of the essential theoretical and practical knowledge for their training. This way, the student can expand their knowledge of pathologies related to Gastroenterology, know the most sensitive and specific diagnostic tools available nowadays, and have access to the most advanced bibliographic, systematic and technological elements to deal with clinical problems, in accordance with medical practices worldwide. Throughout the training, emphasis will be placed on the use of the most appropriate technical resources for the early detection and treatment of pathologies, such as gastric, colon and rectal cancer, also promoting prevention programs and timely management of these diseases in the community.

Degree and level study

Specialization in Gastroenterology.Graduate.

Credits

128.
1 Colombian credit= 8 on-site hours + 40 hours of independent work (48 hours).

Language of Instruction

Spanish.
English-taught subjects.

* To request the program stucture in English, please send an e-mail to internacionales@unisabana.edu.co 

Duration

2 years.

Study Mode

Full-time program and night rotations.

Location

This program is taught on Campus, at Puente del Común, Km. 7, Autopista Norte de Bogotá. Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Medical rotations will take place at the different clinical practice sites.

Internship host 

Institution Location
EmuraCenter LAtinoAmerica      Bogotá D.C      
Fundación Clinica Abbott Shaio      Bogotá D.C
Instituto Nacional de Cancerología      Bogotá D.C
Hospital Militar Central      Bogotá D.C

Type of academic training offered

Medical and Surgical Specialization.

Code in the Colombian National Data System of Higher Education (SNIES, Spanish acronym):

105478.

Tuition and other costs:

Registration: $ 150.000 COP/ 45 USD aprox.

Tuition in Colombian pesos (COP): $64.560.000. Approximate amount in US dollars: 16.093 USD.

*All amounts in dollars are approximate values. The amount is calculated according to the USD exchange rate of the day.

Qualified Registry issued by the National Education Ministry:

Qualified Registry by Resolution number 6250, April 6 2016, valid during 7 years.

For more information, please see the website in Spanish.