Open the door to cutting-edge healthcare at NOVA Medical School's Summer School and join a community committed to pioneering the future of healthcare through innovative approaches and a strong emphasis on disease prevention. Designed for healthcare students from higher education institutions, the Healthcare Innovation course explores the latest trends and advances in healthcare innovation, discovering how technology is revolutionizing the medical landscape.
Two distinct courses:
Culinary Medicine
Nutrition is a vital part of lifestyle medicine, which not only prevents disease, but is an integral part of the treatment and management of many chronic illnesses. The Culinary Medicine program at Summer Medical School aims to offer an evidence-based pedagogical approach that combines knowledge of biochemistry and metabolism with human nutrition and food, materializing in hands-on learning on how to make concrete nutritional and food recommendations suitable for different individuals and chronic diseases. Through hands-on learning in NOVA Medical School's Kitchen Lab, participants are trained to make concrete and appropriate nutritional and dietary recommendations for different chronic diseases, constituting an effective strategy that will enable the future professional to have specific skills to provide individualized education. This course prepares its participants to move away from the hypothetical and take a person-centered approach to their needs: "What can I eat to improve my health? And my illness?" It is a fundamental tool in the face of the challenges posed by society and aims to keep pace with the evolution of medicine, taking into account the concept of 4P's medicine - Predictive, Preventive, Personalized and Participatory.
The program also includes a research component, allowing participants to interact with various different experiences, researchers and experts in different areas.
Why is this course designed for future health professionals?
The teaching of nutrition in medical schools has been a topic of debate in the United States since the 1980s and has led to profound changes in the medical curricula of important American medical schools. In Europe, this reflection is more recent and in Portugal it has already been the subject of discussion. NOVA Medical's strategic vision includes curricular changes aimed at transferring skills in the area of Nutrition and Human Nutrition in medical training, which makes it a national leader. In this alignment, and similar to what already happens in international medical schools, hands-on teaching of pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms of disease and nutritional and pharmacological therapy, makes health professionals more competent in managing information and able to teach therapy to patients.
Therefore, knowledge about the influence of nutrition and diet on the prevention, management and treatment of this type of disease is fundamental in medical training. What's more, it's important for doctors to be able to pass on this knowledge in simple recommendations that are appropriate to their clinical context.
Technology, Innovation & Health
New health trends and challenges require professionals and contexts capable of understanding and integrating new technologies for a better and more sustainable health system. Join us for an unforgettable summer experience at the Summer Medical School, where we are pleased to present a cutting-edge program focused on Health, Technology and Innovation. Designed for young people with minds passionate about pursuing careers in healthcare, this course offers an immersive journey into the intersection of health sciences, technology and innovation. Take this opportunity to expand your knowledge, interact with like-minded peers and ignite your passion for revolutionizing healthcare. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of health innovation.
With a renowned panel of researchers and several research units, this course will offer you the chance to network and acquire skills in this emerging area.
Target
Designed for health students or others with an interest in these areas from higher education institutions, the courses provide a unique opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in a dynamic and immersive environment.
Language
Both courses are conducted in English.
Investment
- Registration: 250€
- Registration + accommodation at the Xiôr Benfica residence: 400€
Registration
Secure your place now and be part of a transformative summer experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Explore the future of medicine at Nova Medical School!
