The Faculty of Dental Medicine of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FMD-UCP) and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) have officially joined the Inspire Dentistry international consortium — a global academic and scientific alliance in Dental Medicine. This prestigious international consortium brings together four world-leading institutions from China, Brazil, Canada, and Portugal. Firstly, this […]
Pedro Marques, endocrinologist and professor at Católica Medical School, was honored with the prestigious Early Investigator Award 2025 by the Endocrine Society, one of the world’s leading endocrinology organizations. A dedicated researcher focused on pituitary tumors, Pedro Marques has earned international recognition for his innovative contributions to the tumor microenvironment of pituitary adenomas. Receiving the […]
Paulo Oom, Skillslab Coordinator and Vice-Director of the Católica Medical School write a article in Jornal de Notícias about learning Medicine. “Teaching medicine today goes far beyond textbooks and theoretical classes. Students need to put what they’re taught into practice. In this context, simulation plays a crucial role in medical education. It allows students to […]
The Science of Learning in Medical Education is becoming an essential pillar in the training of future physicians. Pedro Mateus, Head of the Department of Medical Education at Católica Medical School, explores this topic in his opinion article published in Observador. As the field of medicine grows increasingly complex, understanding how students learn is crucial […]
This week marked the official opening of a new promotional escape room. It was created to showcase the recently launched Bachelor’s Degree in Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience. This program is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing (FCSE) in collaboration with the Católica Medical School. The initiative offers an immersive and hands-on introduction […]
The Portuguese dentist Susana Falardo, a recognised specialist in Sleep Medicine, was recently honoured with the 2025 Pierre Robin International Award by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. With over 12 years of experience in this field, Falardo has made significant contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, especially in the dental […]
Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL) is delighted to celebrate a major milestone in the journey towards a more skilled workforce in Europe: the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, led by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), has successfully trained one million talents in deep tech. CAC-CL is one of the pledgers on […]
Paula Ravasco, coordinator of this Postgraduate in Nutrition and Oncology at Católica Medical School says: “The impact of nutrition on the progression of cancer is now unquestionable. With this program, we aim to equip healthcare professionals with up-to-date knowledge and practical tools so they can respond to patients’ needs in an informed and personalized way. […]
Medical Education and Research Integration is a growing priority in modern academic medicine, aiming to align clinical training with cutting-edge research and scientific innovation! António Medina de Almeida, Dean of Católica Medical School and President of CAC-CL, and Pedro Simas, Director of the Católica Biomedical Research Centre, were invited by SAPO to contribute an opinion […]
On June 14th, World Blood Donor Day was celebrated globally to honor and thank all voluntary blood donors who help save lives every day. Professor António Medina de Almeida, Hematologist, Dean of Católica Medical School, and President of the Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL), participated in a special segment on CNN Portugal. During the […]
