For the first time, the Católica Medical School and the Católica Luz Academic Clinical Center are pleased to announce the Medical Education Day, which will take place on May 13th, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Católica Medical School.
We invite colleagues, professors, students, and the community involved in Medical Education, as well as members from across the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, to join us on this special day.
In addition to promoting reflection and discussion about the current landscape of Medical Education, the event will feature the participation of highly relevant national and international speakers in the field, who will share insights into the challenges and opportunities in Medical Education.
We thank you for your presence and hope this day will serve as a meaningful gathering of diverse ideas and perspectives that contribute to the advancement of teaching conditions in Medical Education, both in Portugal and worldwide.
The event is free of charge, however, advance registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
SCHEDULE
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM | Opening Session
José Manuel Pereira de Almeida – Vice-Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa
António Medina de Almeida – Dean of Católica Medical School (CMS)
Pedro Mateus – Head of the CMS Department of Medical Education
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM | Session 1
Emerging Science of Educational Analytics for Learning and Research: Trends from the United States
Yoon Soo Park - Head of the Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois, Chicago
Moderator: Pedro Mateus, Head of the CMS Department of Medical Education
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM| Session 2
Key Trends in Medical Education: Changes, Uncertainty and Narrative
Maria Amélia Ferreira – Retired Full Professor, Porto Medical School
Moderator: Sofia Menéres, Research Coordinator of CMS Department of Medical Education
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM | Session 3
It’s not magic, it’s Faculty Development: Behind the making of a PBL curriculum
Católica Medical School Department of Medical Education, Round Table - Sofia Menéres, Frederico Simões do Couto, Teresa Nazareth
2:00 PM to 2:45 PM | Session 4
The role of Pedagogical Councils and Departments of Medical Education in promoting humanized and innovative medical education: The experience of Lisbon Medical School.
Maria José Diógenes - Head of the Pedagogical Council, Lisbon Medical School
Moderator: Frederico Couto, Head of the Pedagogical Council of CMS
2:45 PM to 3:30 PM | Session 5
Research as a medical student
Católica Medical School Students, Round Table - Frederico Saragga, Joana Martins, Martim Oliveira and Sam Izadloo
Moderator: Teresa Nazareth, PBL Program Coordinator Department of Medical Education of CMS
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM | Session 6
Worldwide perspective on MHPE (Master of Health Professions Education) degree programs
Ara Tekian - Director of International Programs and Associate Dean for the Office of International Education at the University of Illinois, Chicago
Moderator: Ana Rita Constante, Executive Director at Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre (CAC-CL)
4:45 PM to 5:00 PM |Closing Remarks
António Medina de Almeida – Dean of CMS
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |Networking Cocktail
