Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diploma in Cardiovascular Health for General Practitioners or Non-Specialists is a comprehensive program designed to provide medical professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease.

Description

The program is delivered in an E-Learning format, with synchronous activities scheduled to take place on specific dates. The program commences on May 12, 2025, and concludes on November 23, 2025. A minimum of 35 and a maximum of 60 students will be accepted into the program.

Information

• Version: 1Ş 2025
• Modality: E-Learning (with synchronous activities)
• Start Date: May 12, 2025
• End Date: November 23, 2025
• Vacancies: Minimum 35, maximum 60 students
• Tuition Fee: $1,500,000
• Schedule: Synchronous activities will take place at 12:00 pm on the following dates:
  • Módulo 3: July 12
  • Módulo 4: August 2
  • Módulo 5: August 16
  • Módulo 6: August 30
  • Módulo 7: September 27
  • Módulo 8: October 18
  • Módulo 9: To be confirmed
  • Módulo 10: November 15

Target Audience

The program is designed for:

• Medical professionals working in primary health care and ambulatory care
• General practitioners or non-specialists with an interest in cardiovascular health

Contents

The program consists of 10 modules, covering topics such as:

• Módulo 1: General concepts
• Módulo 2: Biomarkers
• Módulo 3: Arterial hypertension
• Módulo 4: Heart failure and cardiorenal syndrome
• Módulo 5: Dyslipidemia and atherosclerotic disease
• Módulo 6: Stroke in cardiovascular disease
• Módulo 7: Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Módulo 8: Diabetes mellitus
• Módulo 9: Obesity
• Módulo 10: Smoking

Tuition Fee Discounts

Discounts are available, and applicants can review the detailed information on the program's website.

Enrollment Requirements

To enroll in the program, applicants must:

1. Complete the pre-enrollment form
2. If selected, applicants will be contacted by a commercial assistant who will provide instructions on how to access the "Portal Estudiantes"
3. In the portal, applicants must complete the "Información Personal" form and attach the required documents:

• Copy of professional title certificate
• Photocopy of identity card (both sides) or valid passport (for foreigners)
• Updated curriculum vitae

4. Applicants must then read and electronically accept the "Condiciones de Inscripción" of the program

Academic Unit and Certification

The program is offered by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Chile, and the academic unit responsible is the Department of Internal Medicine Oriente.

Faculty

The program is directed by Dr. Rodrigo Castillo Peńaloza, and the coordinator is Dr. Eduardo Lorca Herrera. The faculty includes:

• Dr. Eduardo Lorca Herrera
• Dr. Rodrigo Castillo Peńaloza
• Dr. Victor Rossel Mariangel
• Nut. Rodrigo Valenzuela Báez
• Dr. Juan Carlos Prieto Domínguez
• Dr. Gonzalo Bustamante Fontecilla
• Dr. Luis Toro Cabrera
• Dra. Natalia Jara Contreras
• Dr. Mauricio Salinas Fenero
• Dr. Gonzalo Godoy Jorquera
• Dra. Pilar Muńoz Bonilla

Guest lecturers include:

• E.U. Rosa Alcayaga Droguett
• Dr. Ricardo Valjalo Medina
• Dra. Carmen Gloria Bezanilla Collell
• E.U. Carolina Neira Ojeda
• Q.F. Ramón Sotomayor Zárate