Graduates of the Pediatrics Specialization program at Universidad de Las Américas are highly qualified, competent professionals with an international-global vision and holistic training. Graduates practice with ethical integrity and demonstrate a strong commitment to society by promoting healthy lifestyles tailored to the specific needs of pediatric age groups.
Furthermore, graduates are prepared to establish accurate diagnoses based on pediatric medical history and provide comprehensive care for newborns, children, and adolescents in both health and illness, in accordance with clinical practice guidelines established by the national health authority. Graduates apply theoretical and practical knowledge to inform clinical decision-making in the diagnosis and management of pediatric pathologies. Graduates also perform key procedures with clinical precision to carry out treatment plans effectively. In addition, graduates conduct research projects by retrieving biomedical information and managing databases to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field. Graduates uphold ethical standards and demonstrate assertive communication in their interactions with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ultimately, graduates are expected to demonstrate knowledge, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to patient care, contributing to the development of structured pediatric services and ongoing educational programs. Graduates are prepared to lead multidisciplinary teams in both national and international contexts, acting with ethics, creativity, proactiveness, innovation, and responsibility. Graduates respect the current legal framework, serve the needs of society, and are fully committed to national development.
Demographic Data - provides information about student enrollment disaggregated by gender and ethnicity, offering insight into the demographic diversity within the program.
Student Completion - provides information about graduation rates and graduation rates disaggregated by gender calculated through the 2021–2022 academic year, based on cohorts of new, first-time students, regardless of enrollment in the program's daytime or evening instructional delivery (if applicable).
All programs utilize the Brightspace platform to collect and assess student work and to compile data and evidence of student achievement. The resulting outcomes and their analysis, which focus on identifying areas for improvement, are presented in the program’s assessment report. In the graphic below, the most recent assessment period for each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) is indicated, along with the percentage representing the level of achievement of the expected performance standard for that PLO, based on the rubric used to evaluate student work.