The Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine at the Católica Medical School, has been authorized by the Higher Education Assessment and Accreditation Agency (A3ES) to admit 100 students, recognizing the excellence of the work developed since its creation in 2021. The teaching methodology, the quality of the training, the very close and personalized teaching and the integration of its students in the years of clinical teaching are determining factors in this process.
“The unconditional accreditation by A3ES, now confirmed by the full number of places, is a significant milestone that reflects our team's dedication and commitment to providing excellent medical training, training that is now widely recognized by the various official bodies. The increase in the number of places will help respond to society's growing need for highly qualified health professionals,” says António Almeida, Dean of the Católica Medical School. In this regard, it should also be noted that the Católica Medical School is the first non-state institution to have recently joined the Council of Portuguese Medical Schools (CEMP), which includes the directors of the country's medical schools.
This approval allows the Católica Medical School to increase the number of places on the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine from 50 to 100 in the next academic year (2025/2026). This expansion will enable it to train a greater number of highly qualified doctors, prepared to face the challenges of modern medicine.
The Católica Medical School maintains a close partnership with the Luz Saúde group, one of the largest and most prestigious private healthcare groups in Portugal, with a vast network of high-quality hospitals spread across practically the entire country. Hospital da Luz Lisboa, the group's flagship unit, is the only Portuguese hospital accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Clinical Center, and is also part of the Clinical Academic Center - Católica Luz. The Integrated Master's in Medicine also has partnerships with six Local Health Units (ULS) in the Greater Lisbon region, ensuring clinical teaching in public hospitals and health centers, as well as in units of the União das Misericórdias Portuguesas.
The Medicine Degree at the Católica Medical School uses student-centered teaching methodologies that foster autonomy in learning. The Integrated Master's in Medicine seeks to guarantee the humanization of the medical profession, right from the selection process for its students, which includes interviews to assess skills, and is aligned with the teaching and assessment model of Maastricht University, an institution of great international prestige.
“The recognition and expansion in the number of vacancies allows us to continue our commitment to excellence in the training of ethical and competent professionals, capable of making a positive contribution to the health system in Portugal and around the world,” concludes.