Diploma in Comprehensive Maternal Neonatal Management in Newborns with Surgical Pathology
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-04-06 | - |
| 2027-04-06 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Diploma in Comprehensive Management of Maternal and Neonatal Surgery is a university program offered by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Chile. This program is designed to address the growing need for specialized care in maternal and neonatal surgery, with a focus on providing comprehensive training for healthcare professionals.
Program Description
The premature birth and congenital malformations are the leading causes of death before the first year of life, constituting a significant public health problem. Recent advances in prenatal detection of congenital malformations have improved early diagnosis, allowing for timely intervention and specialized care. This program aims to provide healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage complex cases of maternal and neonatal surgery.
Program Details
- Version: 4th edition, 2026
- Modality: E-Learning with synchronous activities
- Total Hours: 324 hours
- Start Date: April 6, 2026
- End Date: November 8, 2026
- Minimum Vacancies: 20 students
- Tuition Fee: $1,500,000
- Schedule: The program includes two synchronous sessions, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on the following dates:
- First session: Saturday, June 13
- Second session: Saturday, November 7
Target Audience
The program is designed for:
- Pediatricians-neonatologists
- Pediatric surgeons
- Midwives
- Neonatal nurses
- Perinatologists
- Medical specialists in related fields
Program Content
The program consists of eight modules:
- General management of surgical newborns
- Neurosurgery
- Head and neck
- Thorax 1
- Thorax 2
- Abdomen
- Caudal pole
- Intestinal emergencies
Admission Requirements
To apply for the program, candidates must:
- Complete the pre-registration form
- Meet the profile requirements specified by the program
- Be contacted by a commercial assistant to receive instructions for accessing the "Student Portal"
- Complete the "Personal Information" form and attach the required documents:
- Copy of the professional university degree certificate
- Photocopy of the identity card (both sides) or valid passport (for foreigners)
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Read and electronically accept the program's "Registration Conditions"
Faculty
The program is directed by:
- Dra. Marcela Díaz Caamańo, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dra. Carolina Donoso Carrasco, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
The faculty includes a team of experienced professors and specialists in the field of maternal and neonatal surgery, including:
- Dra. Andrea Pardo Vargas, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Álvaro Sepúlveda Martínez, Associate Professor, Hospital Clínico U. de Chile
- Dra. Marina Cavallieri Badilla, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Waldo Osorio Catalán, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Luis Delpiano Méndez, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Gustavo Rencoret Palma, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dra. Patricia Parra Veloso, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Nicolás Goycoolea Robles, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dra. Cecilia Okuma Ponce, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Miguel Ángel Pantoja Herrera, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Mauro Parra Cordero, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Carlos Giugliano Villarroel, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Mat. Leonor Andino Villar, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Patricio Varela Balbontín, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Eduardo Sepúlveda Swatson, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
- Dr. Mauricio Leiva Silva, Academic Instructor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile
Guest Lecturers
The program features guest lectures from renowned experts in the field, including:
- Dra. Ma. Isabel González Zalazar, University of Chile
- Dra. Lizbeth Pérez Marrero, University of Chile
- Psic. Jorge Bustamante Loyola, University of Valencia, Spain
- Mat. Patricia Duarte Roblero, University of Chile
- Dr. Alfredo Bayer Soto, University of Chile
- Dr. Sebastián Martínez González, University of Chile
- Dr. Fernando Vuletin Solís, Pontificia U. Católica de Chile
- Dra. María Alejandra Elton Torrejon, University of Valparaíso
- Dr. Pedro López Egańa, University of Chile
- Dr. Álvaro Weibel Barahona, University of Chile
- Dr. Oscar Carvajal Flores, University of Chile
- Dra. Susana Renedo De La Hoz, University of Santiago de Chile
- Dra. Isabel Araya Benavente, University of Chile
- Prof. Isabel Fuentealba
- Dr. Eduardo Leopold
- Mat. Patricia Duarte
- Dr. Sebastián Monsalve
- Dr. Alberto Torres
- Mat. Jeanette González
- Dr. Francisco Sepúlveda
- Dra. María Olga Alfaro
- Dr. Cristóbal Abello
Certification
The program is certified by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.