Open Lecture – The Digital Shift: Healthcare in the Age of Technology

Digital transformation is redefining medical practice, the training of healthcare professionals, and the relationship with patients. Its impact on medicine requires healthcare systems to constantly adapt and integrate technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, and telemedicine. Healthcare delivery is entering a new era in which critical thinking, continuous professional development, and digital literacy are essential skills for physicians.

In this session, which is part of the 4th-year clinical rotations (General and Family Medicine/Public Health, Internal Medicine, and Surgery), we propose a critical reflection on the ethical, clinical, and human impacts, opportunities, and challenges emerging in this new digital ecosystem. The event is open to the entire academic community.

Keynote Speaker – Daniel Beirão:

• Specialist in General and Family Medicine – Hospital da Luz Guimarães;
• Deputy Clinical Director of Hospital da Luz Guimarães and Member of the Senior Clinical Council of Luz Saúde;
• Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto;
• Master’s Degree in Health Services Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics, University of Porto;
• Senior Editor of the Portuguese Journal of General and Family Medicine (APMGF);
• President of the College of Competence in Medical Expertise for Social Security of the Portuguese Medical Association;
• Vice-Chair of Iberian Community of Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS);
• PhD Candidate in Clinical Research and Health Services, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto;