Six faculty members from Católica Medical School were awarded first place in the 2nd edition of the Pedagogical Innovation Award of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, recognising their contribution to innovation, excellence, and quality in medical education.
Faculty members João Gonçalves Pereira Sequeira Carlos, Márcia Lopes, Vítor Veríssimo, Ricardo Mexia, Rita Abril, and Nuno Florêncio received this distinction for their project, “Integrated and Multimodal Curriculum Design for Medical Education in Primary Health Care (PHC)”, which highlights their commitment to developing innovative pedagogical approaches tailored to the demands of medical education.
The Pedagogical Innovation Award, promoted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa, aims to recognise and celebrate the work of faculty members in designing and implementing innovative teaching practices that provide meaningful learning experiences and contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality of higher education.
In this second edition, applications were submitted from various academic disciplines across the University and evaluated by a jury composed of internal and external experts.
The recognition of these six faculty members represents an important acknowledgement of their dedication, commitment, and contribution to the advancement of pedagogical practices in medical education, reinforcing the role of Católica Medical School's faculty in promoting innovative, high-quality, and student-centred teaching.
This recognition also reflects Católica Medical School's commitment to valuing its faculty members and fostering an academic culture based on innovation, quality, and the continuous improvement of medical education.
Católica Medical School congratulates all the distinguished faculty members on this outstanding achievement, recognising their dedication, commitment, and contribution to innovation and excellence in medical education. This distinction is a source of pride for the entire academic community and reinforces the School's commitment to promoting innovative, high-quality teaching practices.
