Oporto Biomedical Summit

During Med School, do you miss a challenge that puts your knowledge to the test? And at the same time make you learn and want to know more? There are always so many things to study and it seems there is never any interconnection and you can’t see how to apply them in practice them? If you answered yes to these questions, we have the ideal challenge for you: ThrOBS Medical Challenge developed together with Perguntas da Especialidade will give you all these opportunities! 

If you are in pre-clinical years you can win a voucher of 75 euros to discount in a formative module. If you are in clinical years, you can win the “Curso Intensivo de Preparação para a Prova Nacional de Acesso” prepared by Perguntas da Especialidade, if you belong to the winner team, or one module of “Curso de Preparação para a Prova Nacional de Acesso” (excluding Medicine) if you belong to the team in the 2nd place!

If Gastroenterology is one of your areas of interest, this workshop is for you! Prof. Dr. Ricardo Magalhães will talk about the most common endoscopic resection techniques such as: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) which have the potential to offer a definite treatment in cases of gastrointestinal cancers with favorable histological characteristics.

Have you ever wondered how is easy is to damage your eyes and how difficult is to repare them? Do you want to learn more about ocular trauma? Join Dra. Angelina Meireles to learn more about the subject.

Bones, fractures, tendons and joints. If you are fascinated by orthopedics and want to learn more about treating fractures and suturing tendons, this workshop is for you. You will learn more about fracture reduction and fixation techniques, complications and the different types of tenorraphies while getting your hands dirty. To guide us in this session we will have Dr Carolina Afonso.

Breaking bad news is a fundamental tool for any medical professional. This innovative workshop aims to build an intimate bond between empathy and communication. If you want to feel your patients’ needs, expectations, and fears better, this is the workshop for you! Learn to become a more empathic listener and speaker.

Distance learning has gained a leading role in the pandemic era. Using Body Interact technology, you will have the opportunity to deal with the critical patient as a team and learn more about some of the most common situations in the emergency department!

The gynecological examination consists in a complete evaluation of the woman. It is necessary to choose a doctor that makes the pacient feel comfortable talking about topics considered more sensitive, such as sex and the use of contraceptives. The objective of this workshop is to teach about the steps of the gynecological exam, as well as to put them into practice.

According to the World Health Organization, sexuality is a key aspect of the human being, encompassing sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, eroticism, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality should be addressed on medical consultation as part of a person-centered medical approach. Despite the elevated prevalence of sexual related problems, this topic is often neglected by health profissionals. The goal of this workshop is to provide some skills and techniques to approach this sensitive topics with your patients.

 The International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) defines diagnostic criteria of pedophilia as a sexual preference for children —boys or girls or both— usually of prepubertal or early pubertal age. Pedophilia has often been linked to higher psychiatric comorbidities as well as neurobiological and neuropsychological alterations. However, in addition to these aspects, it is essential to understand this clinical problem from the point of view of the developmental origins that studies in the field of clinical sexology have been demonstrating. This workshop will focus on the discussion of the etiology of abusive sexual behavior, the psychological characteristics of individuals with pedophilic sexual interests and the clinical intervention processes.

Have you always wanted to learn how to suture and how to knot tie? Do you want to revise and better your suturing technique? If so, don’t miss this hands-on workshop by José Pedro Santos 

Do you feel that looking at a doppler is the same as looking at a broken tv? Do you want to learn how to do a transcranial and carotid doppler and analyze it? Come learn more about this procedure with Dr. Rui Felgueiras.

Medicine is in constant evolution, but is this development equally accessible to all? Providing access to quality and essential healthcare services and reducing inequalities within countries are, in fact, two of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, set out by world leaders to promote the eradication of poverty and advance economic, social and environmental development on a global scale. 
Geographical accessibility is generally accepted as an important component in evaluating a population’s overall access to healthcare and is a basic aim to meet the population’s health needs. Identifying where the truly underserved populations are located is an essential first step toward meaningful and effective government intervention programs that can narrow gaps in accessing healthcare and promote overall population health. This roundtable will count with the presence of Prof. Dr. Raquel Duarte, Dr. ngela Freitas and Prof. Dr. Marta Pinto
Medicine is in constant evolution, but is this development equally accessible to all? Providing access to quality and essential healthcare services and reducing inequalities within countries are, in fact, two of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, set out by world leaders to promote the eradication of poverty and advance economic, social and environmental development on a global scale. 
Geographical accessibility is generally accepted as an important component in evaluating a population’s overall access to healthcare and is a basic aim to meet the population’s health needs. Identifying where the truly underserved populations are located is an essential first step toward meaningful and effective government intervention programs that can narrow gaps in accessing healthcare and promote overall population health. This roundtable will count with the presence of Prof. Dr. Raquel Duarte, Dr. Ângela Freitas and Prof. Dr. Marta Pinto.

Psychedelics (also known as hallucinogens) are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. The public is often well-versed in the potential harms of psychedelic drugs, but much of this knowledge is from cases involving patients who used illicit substances as a recreational drug, in unsupervised nonmedical contexts Is there any evidence that these should be introduced in future treatments? To the extent that research has been allowed on drugs and medicines that aren’t yet legal, the answer is an increasing and resounding yes. In this roundtable, we discuss the emerging research for therapeutic purposes involving human subjects, considering both the possible benefits and the potential harms of using psychedelic agents as a therapeutic mean. To explore this topic we will count with the presence of Prof. Dr. Albino Maia, Prof. Dr. Pedro Zuzarte and Dr. Gustavo Jesus. 

A comunicação envolvida na prestação de cuidados de saúde tem evoluído gradualmente. Quer seja em contexto de consulta ou no âmbito da comunicação em equipa, a comunicação é um aspeto fundamental e transversal às diversas facetas da medicina. Neste workshop vais adquirir competências de comunicação clínica e abordar a prática reflexiva através de dinâmicas de grupo. Para explorar este tópico contamos com a presença da psicóloga especialista em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde, Prof.ª Dr.ª Elizabete Loureiro.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide a brief theoretical introduction and, at the same time, provide a practical component. It will focus in Acupuncture techniques and associated therapies. 

Have you ever stopped to think about what sexuality really is? What do you really know about it? Because the truth is, what you think you know is probably a myth. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn about the impact myths can have on your sexual health. Come to learn more and improve not only your sexual life but also your whole life.

It is a misconception to believe there are no real true psychiatry emergencies. One of the most challenging clinical settings in mental health is the acute psychiatry assessment, taking place in the psychiatric emegerncy department. During the last decades, psychiatric-related emergency department visits represent a substantial and growing number of emergency department visits. This is a very complex field, in which making the incorrect assessment can have life-and-death implications. The aim of this workshop is to present and discuss how to manage patients with acute psychiatric symptoms (with various conditions from suicidal ideation to acute psychosis), hoping that this workshop may help to promote a better understanding of the funtamentals of urgent psychiatric conditions, and to promote increased recognition of the importance of emergent psychiatry among medical students and trainees. Following a brief theoretical presentation (which will be focused on management of agression, suicidal ideation and risk assessment) case vignettes will be included to contextualize the information provided. Finally, this workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to take part in activities which mirror emergency psychiatry-related scenerios, through role-play exercises. 

In this day and age, evidence-based practices are required for the effective education and counseling of our communities. More than prohibiting drug consumption, health professionals need to divulge how to consume them safely if they are consumed. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the most effective strategies for this purpose. 

Knee arthroplasty is the surgery generally used to treat knee arthrosis that can occur naturally with age, due to excess weight, trauma with fracture or cruciate ligament injury. It is one of the knee surgeries that has undergone the most evolution in recent years, due to progress in prostheses and better knowledge of knee biomechanics. This surgery is essential to eliminate the pain and the success rate of this intervention is very high (more than 90% of patients preserve their prosthesis for up to 20 years). If you want to learn more about this important surgery in orthopedics, come learn more in this workshop.

Do you want to understand more about antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility?
In this workshop you will learn more about the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of bacteria associated with urinary tract infections in the district of Aveiro in 2021, rules for analysis and presentation of antimicrobial susceptibility test data and see examples of data analysis using the software R (AMR package). 
Prerequisite: previous installation of R and RStudio on the computer. 

Have you always wanted to learn how to suture and how to knot tie? Do you want to revise and better your suturing technique? If so, don’t miss this hands-on workshop by José Pedro Santos.

Biomaterials have an essential role in the management of a multitude of conditions, from cardiovascular diseases to bone injuries. Yet, many needs remain to be met. In blood-contacting medical devices, particularly for long-term use, thrombosis is still a major problem. Some hydrogels hold promise as antithrombogenic materials, but their weak mechanical properties render them unsuitable for use. Graphene has risen as an interesting candidate to solve this challenge. In this workshop, through a hands-on approach, we will explore the disruptive potential of graphene-based materials in the development of biomaterials for blood-contacting applications. Medicine and Biomedical research: hand-in-hand to translate innovative therapies from bench to bedside. 

Obesity is a public health problem with a high prevalence in the population and is also a risk factor for many other diseases. This workshop will address the risks and metabolic abnormalities associated with obesity and the role of bariatric surgery as a therapeutic strategy.

The goal of this roundtable is to introduce, analyze and discuss ADHD from multiple perspectives. It would explore its symptoms and neurobiological bases, its impact on both children and adults, the debate of its overdiagnosis, as well as the possible pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, and the statistical plausibility of the existence of a significant risk of abuse of the former. 

The placement of central venous catheters is an essential skill for any clinician with critically ill patients. This intensive hands-on workshop is for those wishing to obtain practical training in Catheters and Venous Accesses.

Do you want to understand more about eugenics? Do you have Questions about ao far can you go before gene editing become unacceptable? This Roudtable Will explore these topics and help you clarify some of these concepts.

Nephrology concerns the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, many of them are systemic disorders not limited to the organ itself, and may require “special” treatment. Examples include systemic vasculitides and autoimmune diseases.
 Acute renal failure or end-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood normally. Due to this defective filtering, patients can have complications related to fluid, electrolytes and waste build-up in the body requiring extracorporeal depurative techniques (dialysis) or therapeutic apheresis.
 Hemodialysis removes metabolic wastes and excess body water and replenishes body buffers in order to sustain life.
 Blood is cleared from blood to dialysate compartment by either diffusive and convective transport.
 Hemodialysis components: 
● Arteriovenous access (blood): arteriovenous fistulae, arteriovenous graft or central venous catheter,
● Dialyzer is composed of a polyurethane capsule, within which hollow fibers are suspended in dialysate,
● Dialysis solution (dialysate),
● Tubing for transport of blood and dialysis solution, 
● Machine to power and mechanically monitor the procedure,
 Would you like to know more about hemodialysis and related techniques?
 In this workshop, you will use Color Doppler Ultrasonography for fistula management (patient) and central catheter insertion (model).

Fetal cardiology has come to provide the detection of cardiac pathologies in utero and allow an increasingly earlier treatment. Would you like to know more about the most frequent pathologies in fetuses? What diagnostic methods are currently available? Get to know this and much more with Prof. Dr. Luís Guedes Martins, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at CMIN, and interns in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Are you interested in the area of ​​scientific research? Ever wondered how to get into the medical literature or perhaps, you’re already thinking about the master's thesis but need to know more about writing articles? If your answer to any of these is affirmative, then this workshop is for you, counting with Dr. João Faria to help you demystify this matter.

Would you like to know how Minimally Invasive Surgery can be useful in gynecological pathologies? You will have the unique opportunity to train with simulators and learn the various techniques with Prof. Dr. Hélder Ferreira, Dr. Andreia Oliveira, Dr. Luís Castro and Dr. Tiago Meneses.

This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn more about the procedures performed in dermatology and what techniques are used. Dr. Mónica Caetano, a dermatologist, will teach you everything you need to know.

To put it simply, an echocardiogram is a graphic outline of the heart's movement. This ultrasound of the heart and its vessels, though not being a first-line diagnostic exam, is certainly essential to aid in the diagnosis of heart conditions. In this workshop with Dr. Carlos Galvão, you’ll be able to explore through this window and “touch” someone’s heart. 

​​The eyes, as many say, are the mirror of the soul. Have you ever wondered how it is possible to perform surgery on such a delicate structure? What techniques are used and which situations require intervention? Discover this in our workshop with doctors Dr Luis Oliveira and Dr André Ferreira, ophthalmologists at CHUP.

Have you always been curious about the world of Orthopedics? Would you like to learn how to apply a cast or a splint with your own hands? Join us and learn how to immobilize step by step! 
That is not all! This workshop also gives you the opportunity to learn how to do arterial and venous punctures! Don't miss this opportunity!

if you want to know how to treat burns and reduce the risk of leaving visible marks, then this workshop is perfect for you. In this workshop, you will be able to practice advanced techniques applied in Plastic Surgery. 

Have you been through that one imaging class where the teacher showed you an amazing ultrasound and you couldn’t be more clueless of what you were supposed to be looking at? If so, sign up for this workshop which aims to uncover the ecography world and make it as exciting as the moment a pregnant woman sees her baby's first image.

Vascular anastomoses are the foundation of vascular surgery. So, in this workshop, you’ll learn about the challenges these surgeons face and get to perform the many different types of vascular anastomoses.

In this workshop, you will take a real, hands-on, live look at the clinical diversity that laryngology entails as a medical-surgical specialty. You will learn how the human voice is produced in theory, then see it being produced, in action. Lastly, you’ll learn about the most common voice pathologies, what they look like, feel like, and sound like.

Aerospace medicine studies the flight environment, the determination and maintenance of the health, as well as its associated pathology, safety, and performance of all the people who are subject to the conditions of air and space travel. The environments of space and aviation provide significant challenges, such as microgravity, radiation exposure, G-forces, emergency ejection injuries, and hypoxic conditions, for those embarking in their exploration. Neither primary care nor surgical specialties address these issues with the depth needed to manage the health care of military and civilian aviators and space explorers. To help us comprehend the challenges the aviation and space professionals have to overcome and the achievements attained so far, we count with the presence of Dr. Edson Oliveira and Prof. Thais Russomano.  

Access to reproductive and maternal health services is improving. However we still have a long path to go through, essentially among women living in poverty, in rural areas and with lower formal education. Lack of enough information about menstrual heath, sexual health and the stigma behind these and many more topics surrounding women’s health, difficults the access to health services 
and a future quality of life for these women and adolescents.
So how can we help these women? How can we educate for health while respecting more conservative cultures?
To clarify us about these challenges, we will have with us Dr Ana Paula Cruz and Dr Joana Bordalo e Sá.

Have you always been fascinated by the world of art? Have you always wanted to draw but didn't know how to start? Or, instead, do you want to improve your drawing skills? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, in this workshop, you will have the chance to see the pieces from the Anatomy Department with different eyes. With exercises focused on the concept of time, you will gain the tools to take your passion much further.

Fetal cardiology has come to provide the detection of cardiac pathologies in utero and allow an increasingly earlier treatment. Would you like to know more about the most frequent pathologies in fetuses? What diagnostic methods are currently available? Get to know this and much more with Prof. Dr. Luís Guedes Martins, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at CMIN, and interns in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Do you like surgery, variety and complexity? Hepatobiliary surgery may be an answer for you. This branch of general surgery intervenes in a delicate and highly complex anatomy, therefore, it requires a high degree of specialization. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to re-explore hepatobiliary anatomy, understand the importance of radiology in the diagnosis of these pathologies and practice your ultrasound skills, while learning more about the technical aspects of this surgery.

Já ouviste falar sobre a Cirurgia Minimamente Invasiva? Gostavas de aprofundar o teu conhecimento nesta área e saber mais sobre quais são as suas indicações e vantagens? Neste workshop passamos da teoria para a prática! Vais ter acesso a simuladores para poderes treinar com a supervisão dos médicos Dr. João Oliveira e Dr. José Pedro Santos.

Have you ever been curious to know more about the exciting world of legal medicine? Would you like to clarify those doubts that have been floating in your head about the autopsy since the first episode of CSI?
If that’s so, this is your opportunity to learn from a practical point of view and clarify all your doubts in this workshop that we have prepared for you. For this matter, we will count with the presence of Prof. Dr. Dina Almeida.

Have you ever been curious to know more about the exciting world of legal medicine? Would you like to clarify those doubts that have been floating in your head about the autopsy since the first episode of CSI?
If that’s so, this is your opportunity to learn from a practical point of view and clarify all your doubts in this workshop that we have prepared for you. For this matter, we will count with the presence of Prof. Dr. Dina Almeida.

To put it simply, an echocardiogram is a graphic outline of the heart's movement. This ultrasound of the heart and its vessels, though not being a first-line diagnostic exam, is certainly essential to aid in the diagnosis of heart conditions. In this workshop with Dr. Carlos Galvão, you’ll be able to explore through this window and “touch” someone’s heart.

The eyes, as many say, are the mirror of the soul. Have you ever wondered how it is possible to perform surgery on such a delicate structure? What techniques are used and which situations require intervention? Discover this in our workshop with doctors Dr Luis Oliveira and Dr André Ferreira, ophthalmologists at CHUP. 

Sempre tiveste curiosidade pelo mundo da ortopedia? Gostavas de aprender a engessar e a colocar talas com as tuas próprias mãos? Então vem aprender a imobilizar com a Dr.ª Ana Correia, a Drª Filipa Miranda e o Dr. Diogo Rodrigues.
Não nos ficamos por aqui! Este workshop também te dá a oportunidade de aprender a fazer punções arteriais e venosas com a Prof.ª Dr.ª Margarida Araújo! Não percas esta oportunidade!

Pediatric surgery is much more than treating small adults. It operates from the birth of the child to the age of 18, covering not only acquired pathologies but also the surgical treatment of congenital diseases. Minimally invasive surgery has gained prominence in recent years and to learn more about this we will have with us Prof Dr João Moreira Pinto who is especially dedicated to this area and whose motto is small incisions for little people. 

Pleural disorders and their approach are part of the daily clinical practice of physicians in various specialties. Thus, it is essential to have contact with this pathology during the course of medical school.  Participants will have the opportunity to practice diagnostic and evacuative thoracentesis and pleural catheter and drain placement on realistic simulation models tested and approved for medical training.  This workshop is therefore focused on the review of pleural diseases and, most importantly, a detailed overview and technical approach to patients with pleural effusion and pneumothorax, as well as a description and demonstration of the basic principles of the use of thoracentesis equipment and pleural drain placement. By the end, it is expected that participants will have acquired comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects, as well as indications, contraindications, and complications associated with the most common pleural procedures such as diagnostic and evacuative thoracentesis and pleural catheter and drain placement.  If you are looking for a strong hands-on approach and want to learn skills that will be useful in any future clinical specialty, this workshop is for you! 

Have you been through that one imaging class where the teacher showed you an amazing ultrasound and you couldn’t be more clueless of what you were supposed to be looking at? If so, sign up for this workshop which aims to uncover the ecography world and make it as exciting as the moment a pregnant woman sees her baby's first image.

If you are passionate about medical emergency, you will not want to miss this workshop! In collaboration with FEMEDICA, OBS gives you the opportunity to learn more about the approach to critically ill patients with hemorrhage and also about some of the techniques used in the prehospital context to control bleeding, 

Specialized Physiotherapy plays an important and irreplaceable role not only in the treatment, but also in preventing specific conditions in women's and pelvic health. It is therefore of paramount importance to have clear knowledge of the physiotherapy scope of practice in this area. In this workshop, we will explore the role of Physiotherapy in women´s and pelvic health, integrated on a multidisciplinary team.

Our voices are incredibly flexible, contributing deeply to the vast array of different forms of self expression. In this workshop, you will learn how knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and acoustics can help you learn to feminize, masculinize or androgenize a voice without any surgery or medication, using only vocal exercises. You will see the specific vocal tract modifications used in action through nasofibroscopy, and you will learn to identify and evaluate these changes on a spectrogram.

Thinking of becoming a surgeon? Go deeper on the matter of Minimally Invasive Surgery with renowned experts Prof. Dr. Hélder Ferreira, president of the Portuguese Minimally Invasive Surgery Society, Prof. Dr. Jaime Vilaça and Dr. Carlos Ferreira. Topics to be discussed include the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery, the benefits and the types of procedures based on the experience of these surgeons.  

The absence of clinically relevant biological markers in Psychiatry, unlike in other medical specialties, makes clinical assessment a real challenge as it is only based on the observation of subjective behaviors and experiences. Advances in structural and functional neuroimaging have made it possible to achieve a remarkable ability to visualize the brain. In this way, neuroimaging methods have the potential to be used not only to identify biomarkers that reflect underlying disease mechanisms, but also to help identify markers that may aid in diagnosis, predicting the risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, and predicting response to treatment.

Unfortunately, sexual assault continues to be a very common crime in our society. In this workshop we will talk about how to approach cases of  sexual assault from the point of view of communication techniques and the legal level, as well as the existing institutional support. 

Obesity is a public health problem with a high prevalence in the population and is also a risk factor for many other diseases. This workshop will address the risks and metabolic abnormalities associated with obesity and the role of bariatric surgery as a therapeutic strategy.

One of the most important skills in a medical career is the ability to listen and communicate with your patients. Without it the whole interaction becomes challenging, especially in the process of history taking. Are you interested in pediatrics, but find children hard to read? Do you perceive teenagers as difficult to approach? Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Inês Aguiar will help you in how to deal with these situations where you feel lost.

If you are interested in the functioning and evolution of biomechanical prostheses, this is your workshop! With the presence of Prof. Dr. João Vilas-Boas, head of LABIOMEP and full professor at the Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, you will have the opportunity to learn more about this area! 

This workshop will explore the area of ​​Urology. Some of the main pathologies of the urological tract will be addressed and what endoscopic techniques are used. Using clinical cases, you will also be able to learn more about how to act in the face of some urological emergencies. 

Have you ever wondered about the importance of pathological anatomy reports in the day-to-day hospital and how they may affect the approach, treatment and prognosis of the patient? In this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore the Macroscopy in Pathologic Anatomy, attended by Prof. Dr. Rui Henrique

Are you a sports medicine enthusiast? Would you like to know what role a doctor can play in high performance athletes? This workshop will answer all your questions through an approach based on clinical cases.

Tiredness, anxiety, under eye bags, lack of physical, mental or emotional strength; all of this can happen when students face ongoing stress or frustration - with no time to relax and recharge. As a result, students can burn out in school or university. If you’ve ever felt this way and want to know how to better deal with this situation, or want to be aware of the signs for burnout and want to prevent it, then this workshop, guided by Psychologist Isabel Lourinho, is the right choice for you.

Have you always had curiosity to explore, diagnose, manage, and treat disorders of your head and neck? This workshop will be attended by Dr Isabel Carvalho, an otorhinolaryngologist at CHUP, who will enlighten you in the vast world of otolaryngology, talking about the most frequent pathology in this area, as well as how to approach different disorders using a variety of techniques, depending on the clinical context.

Tens interesse pela especialidade de obstetrícia? Então este é o workshop certo para ti! Já ouviste falar sobre o diagnóstico pré-natal mas não sabes em que é que consiste na prática? Então a melhor forma para dominares este assunto é inscreveres-te neste workshop que vai contar com a presença de grávidas para que a aprendizagem seja o mais realista possível! Esta sessão será dinamizada por especialistas em obstetrícia no CMIN.

What is Medicine without art? From visual representations, to sensory experiences, art goes hand in hand with the medical practice. If this aroused your interest, then this workshop is perfect for you. We are going to explore the music field with Dr. Marta Martins to have a better understanding on what role music can play in neurorehabilitation and get to know  about the ongoing investigation on this topic. 

Do you like general surgery but feel like you don't know much about thyroid management? Then this workshop is for you! Here you will be able to learn more about which thyroid pathology requires surgery, which are the more technical aspects, the important steps that involve the noble structures and also understand how the autotransplantation of the parathyroid glands is done. To guide us in this session we will have Dr Vitor Valente.

This roundtable gives you the opportunity to learn more about the basic concepts of Machine Learning, the current role that plays in health and medicine from the perspective of a doctor who has spent the last decade at the forefront of the Machine Learning revolution. We are talking about Prof. Dr. Sofia Couto da Rocha, Chief Transformation Officer and Head of Virtual Client of Lusíadas Saúde. Now imagine that you can predict the mutations status of the main oncogenes associated with cancer by using information from radiological images, decreasing the need to use the biopsy. This is possible with Radiogenomics and Dr. Hélder Oliveira, who is currently working as Senior Researcher at INESC TEC. He will explain how the clinicians can follow a “one-size-fits-one” philosophy and put in motion a tailored therapeutic plan according to the genotypic data of individual patients. 

At this time, the prevalence of marital infertility is known to be around 15 to 20%. In approximately 20-30%, the infertility is a male problem. In another hand  in 30-40% the problem lies with the woman and in the remain 30% both contribute. As we can imagine, with the demand for motherhood at advanced ages, it is normal for these numbers to rise in next years and become a bigger problem for the future doctors. In this roundtable we will have the opportunity to learn about the the impact of new technologies on clinical decision-making and research in this area, namely the three-person in vitro fertilization-molecular approach in the treatment of mitochondrial diseases. To learn more about these topics we will have with us Dr José Teixeira da Silva and Doctor Marco Alves. 

Gostavas de saber fazer a abordagem inicial do traumatizado grave? Este workshop dá-te a oportunidade de aprender a reconhecer uma situação de trauma, a saber executar a metodologia ABCDE e a saber definir prioridades na orientação da vítima. Vem aprender isto e muito mais! 

Are you passionate about emergency medicine?  Do you want to learn more about the techniques used in the management of the airway? 
Join Dr. Hugo Cravo to learn more about airway approach!

The bone marrow biopsy is a fundamental technique for the diagnosis of many hematological conditions. In this workshop, if you’re ready, you’ll roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn hands-on how it works, when it’s used, and exactly how it’s performed.

Do you know how long it takes to develop a drug or a vaccine, since the idea until it arrives to our home?Are you aware of the several steps of the process?
Enroll on this workshop to o learn more about this and other questions.

​​Are you a neurology enthusiast and want to learn more about the neurological exam? Do you feel that the neurological examination is a gap in your practical knowledge? Did you find it in the clinical years but want to consolidate your knowledge in this area? Then this workshop is for you!

The physical examination of the baby in the first hours of life is an essential part of newborn care and an important event for parents. By the end of this workshop you will know the steps for performing a head to toe exam of a newborn.  

We all know that nutrition plays an important role not only in the development of many diseases but also in their prevention and treatment. Many patients understand this link and look to physicians for guidance diet and physical activity but the reality is that nutrition remains a huge gap in medical education.. Therefore, in order to broaden your knowledge, we bring you this workshop with nutritionist João Rodrigues.

Every medical student has dreamed of being an anesthesiologist and not getting caught up in the stress of the operating room. However, there’s always room for unforeseen events that the anesthesiologist should be prepared for. If you want to know more about Anesthetic Emergencies, this workshop is for you. With a hands-on approach, Dr. Sónia Duarte will give you anesthetic tips and tools on how to take action to protect the lives of future patients.

Are you very curious about the details? Does the world of nephrology seem mysterious? Although in class you already have the opportunity to talk about kidney diseases, do you still feel you can go further? Then this workshop is for you! You will be able to learn all the steps, down to the smallest detail, of a biopsy procedure! And you will also be able to see the micro-world of glomerular diseases and other kidney pathologies.

This workshop will focus on the basic principles of the application of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in the clinical setting. Trainees will acquire practical skills to correctly initiate NIV, choose the appropriate mode and interface, optimize parameters, and monitor patients on NIV.