Católica Medical School

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MASTER IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

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MASTER IN IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINOLOGY

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BSc in Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience

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Postgradute Program in Sleep Medicine

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Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Metabolism in Cancer

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UCP2 Mental Health launches Open Call “UCP Students' Voices” to promote mental health at Católica

UCP2 Mental Health is seeking motivated students to join its advisory panel and contribute to the promotion of mental health in the academic community of...

October 14, 2025

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UCP reinforces its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of the academic community

On the Porto campus of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, students, lecturers, specialists, members of the Rector's Team, directors of academic units...

October 14, 2025

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Universidade Católica offers training for Peer Mentoring

Peer Mentoring values the active role of students who have been attending the University for longer - the mentors - in the integration and academic...

October 14, 2025

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Professors from Católica Medical School Honored with the Pedagogical Innovation Award

On the day when Universidade Católica Portuguesa celebrates 58 years of mission, knowledge, and service, the institution paid tribute to two of its...

October 14, 2025

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POST OF LAB TECHNICIAN RECRUITMENT

CBR hereby announces the opening of an international call for applications for one vacancy of lab technician to perform duties of development of...

October 13, 2025

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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER RECRUITMENT

CBR hereby announces the opening of an international call for applications for one vacancy of junior doctoral researcher to perform duties of scientific...

October 13, 2025

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Comunicado CEMP

Comunicado CEMP: O Conselho de Escolas Médicas Portuguesas esclarece por meio de comunicado que não tomou qualquer posição oficial sobre a petição pública...

October 8, 2025

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Researchers from Universidade Católica among the world’s most cited, according to Stanford University

The number of researchers from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) recognised in the global ranking of the most cited scientists has increased by 40%...

October 6, 2025

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Registration now open! - NERQ Training on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

REGISTER HERE Organized by Bioethics Institute, Universidade Católica Portuguesa Coordinated by Mara de Sousa Freitas , with expert trainers from the...

September 29, 2025

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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER RECRUITMENT

CIIS hereby announces the opening of an international call for applications for one vacancy of auxiliar doctoral researcher to perform duties of...

September 24, 2025

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October 16, 2025

Sapo

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World Food Day: Nutrition is a Human Right and a Pillar of Health

Opinion article by Paula Ravasco , Professor at Católica Medical School. October 16 marks World Food Day, a date promoted by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) to raise awareness in society about the importance of ensuring...

16/10/2025 - 11:22

Sapo

October 16, 2025

Público

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Portugal: a safe haven for vaccines

At a time when medical interventions, access to healthcare, and medicines have reached an unprecedented level, groups of people are beginning to emerge who refuse such intervention. Paulo J. G. Bettencourt One of the most important tools for disease...

16/10/2025 - 11:10

Público

October 13, 2025

Sapo

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World Lung Day: “Preventing respiratory diseases means saving lives.”

Breathing is the first and last act of our lives, but we only value it when faced with illness. World Lung Day, observed on September 25, reminds us of the importance of prevention. In Portugal, respiratory diseases are already the third leading cause of...

13/10/2025 - 19:20

Sapo

September 18, 2025

Expresso

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On the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day

Because the disease is progressive and debilitating, an increasing number of caregivers and care providers are required, which requires a well-structured social support policy. An expert's reflection on the date celebrated on Sunday, the 21st Alexandre...

18/09/2025 - 11:34

Expresso

September 15, 2025

RTP

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Future doctors rehabilitate elderly care home

New medical students at Universidade Católica participated in a charity program that involved painting all the rooms and common areas of a elderly care home in Seia. The project is carried out annually by the school in partnership with the Just a Change...

15/09/2025 - 15:37

RTP

September 15, 2025

Sic Notícias

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Medical students have gotten to work and are renovating a nursing home in Seia.

About 70 medical students from the Catholic University left their classrooms and got to work renovating a nursing home in Seia. The volunteer initiative served to foster a spirit of mutual assistance and raise awareness of the importance of people-...

15/09/2025 - 10:47

Sic Notícias

September 2, 2025

CNN Portugal

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The medicine of the future and the future of medicine

Modern technology, in all its forms, is radically transforming the practice of medicine. The image of the physician as the sole holder of all knowledge is changing, giving way to a professional who works in symbiosis with technology to offer more precise...

02/09/2025 - 10:35

CNN Portugal

September 2, 2025

SapoLifestyle

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"Sleep deprivation caused by hot nights can negatively affect mood," warns university professor Susana Falardo

The hot days continue to be relentless. Could this have harmful effects even when we sleep? We spoke with Susana Falardo, a professor at Católica Medical School and a sleep specialist. What specific effects does heat have on sleep? Why do we often feel...

02/09/2025 - 10:25

SapoLifestyle

September 1, 2025

Notícias ao Minuto

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"Viral hepatitis is 'silent' and symptoms appear very late"

Joana Nunes , a professor at Católica Medical School and a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Hospital da Luz, wrote this article on viral hepatitis. She explains how to combat this "enemy" and discusses the importance of screening. "The Viral...

01/09/2025 - 12:13

Notícias ao Minuto

August 13, 2025

SapoLifestyle

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Are vacations really a way to take care of ourselves? Or not so much? - Frederico Simões do Couto

Taking care of yourself is vital for health, happiness, and even a longer life—and vacations, when well-spent, can be a powerful boost in this regard. More important than the destination, the form matters: breaks of at least eight days, filled with...

13/08/2025 - 10:39

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