Are you addicted to Bones, CSI, NCIS and other crime series? Did you always dream of joining their team and solving the crimes? Did you know that the examinations on living people are, by far, the most frequent in Forensic Medicine?

Join us and help solve the real crime scene we prepared for you! Get into the complex world of intimate violence, sometimes leading to death. Enjoy your first experience on bone trauma analysis!

Team up with our experts, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex specialty that has so much more to offer than what you might think.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: João Pinheiro, MD
Participants: 30

Imagine that you are a family medicine doctor and a patient arrives at your office who wants to adopt a diet that you’re unfamiliar with. You don’t have a nutritionist at your health-center, and you need to deal with this situation yourself. Have you been prepared during your medical training for this situation? Don’t worry, here is a workshop that will bring you the necessary tools to deal with this situation correctly. The “Culinary Medicine in Medical Practice” workshop is dedicated to all future doctors and nutritionists who want to prepare to deal with issues related to nutrition. It is a practical workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about various diets that are currently adopted by various people, as well as listen firsthand the opinion of people who practice them. Additionally, you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to prepare a dish yourself with the help of a certified culinary chef. Do not miss the opportunity to become an expert in nutrition related issues as well as to learn how to cook meals, tools which are most useful for the education of your future patients.

Bring a container to take your cooked food back home with you!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: João de Sousa Ribeiro, MD; Ana Sanchez
Participants: 16

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the human eye from the inside? Step into the future of ophthalmology with virtual reality!

Using VRiMS Virtual Reality Headsets, you’ll dive deep into eye anatomy and experience clinical cases like never before.

This hands-on workshop offers a unique, immersive way to learn and sharpen your skills. Don’t miss your chance to see vision in a whole new dimension!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 13h00 – 14h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Ever imagined training for a complex transplant without stepping into an operating room?

In this workshop, you’ll take your first steps into pancreatic transplant surgery through virtual reality. Using VRiMS VR headsets, you’ll simulate surgical procedures, refine your technique, and gain hands-on experience in a fully immersive environment.

It’s an innovative and realistic way to build your confidence and understanding of one of the most demanding fields in modern surgery.

Step in, suit up, and see what it’s like to operate at the frontier of technology and transplantation.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:14h30 – 15h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:16h00 – 17h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:17h30 – 18h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Hospital da Luz
Schedule:
Trainers: Diogo Costa, MD
Participants: 10

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 13h00-16h00
Trainers: Constança Marques, MD; Pedro Ferin Cunha, MD; Diogo Antunes, MD; Diogo Coluna, MD
Participants: 12

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Jéssica Silva; Mafalda Lopes; Ana Gonçalves; Rita Lucas
Participants: 30

Location:Hospital de Santa Maria

Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Edson Oliveira, MD; Francisco Santos, MD; Duarte Conchinhas, MD;
Participants: 15

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: 
Participants: 20

As an innovative healthcare professional, this workshop will push you to look beyond traditional imaging. Discover the fundamentals of ultrasound and gain hands-on experience in real scanning practice. Then, step into the future of medicine by exploring cutting-edge robotic technology developed at Instituto Pedro Nunes. Learn how robotic-assisted systems can enhance precision, expand diagnostic possibilities, and transform clinical training. Strengthen your technical skills, embrace innovation, and prepare to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30 – 17h00
Trainers: José Ferreira, MD; Carlos Azevedo; Maria Cravo; Lúcia Neves
Participants: 30

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: 
Participants: 20

Location: Hospital da Luz
Schedule:
Trainers: Diogo Costa, MD
Participants: 10

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 13h00-16h00
Trainers: Constança Marques, MD; Pedro Ferin Cunha, MD; Diogo Antunes, MD; Diogo Coluna, MD
Participants: 12

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Jéssica Silva; Mafalda Lopes; Ana Gonçalves; Rita Lucas
Participants: 30

Location:Hospital de Santa Maria

Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Edson Oliveira, MD; Francisco Santos, MD; Duarte Conchinhas, MD;
Participants: 15

As an innovative healthcare professional, this workshop will push you to look beyond traditional imaging. Discover the fundamentals of ultrasound and gain hands-on experience in real scanning practice. Then, step into the future of medicine by exploring cutting-edge robotic technology developed at Instituto Pedro Nunes. Learn how robotic-assisted systems can enhance precision, expand diagnostic possibilities, and transform clinical training. Strengthen your technical skills, embrace innovation, and prepare to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30 – 17h00
Trainers: José Ferreira, MD; Carlos Azevedo; Maria Cravo; Lúcia Neves
Participants: 30

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the human eye from the inside? Step into the future of ophthalmology with virtual reality!

Using VRiMS Virtual Reality Headsets, you’ll dive deep into eye anatomy and experience clinical cases like never before.

This hands-on workshop offers a unique, immersive way to learn and sharpen your skills. Don’t miss your chance to see vision in a whole new dimension!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 13h00 – 14h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

This Workshop is designed to introduce medical students to the world of regional anesthesia. This dynamic and interactive educational event offers you a structured and immersive learning experience. Guided by our instructors, participants will be able to explore the science and practice of regional anesthesia, perform live scanning of sonoanatomy based on common clinical scenarios, and practice ultrasound-guided needling.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h20
Trainers: Afonso Amorim, MD; Beatriz Soares, MD; David Paixão, MD; João Moniz, MD; Pedro Pinto, MD; João Pinho, MD.
Participants: 20

As a medical student, it’s no question that you should be familiar with hand wash and clinical skills as essential as urinary catheterization and peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and management. These, however, are unfortunately not skills you will often get the chance to practice in your clinical internships.

That’s why we prepared this workshop for you – you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of these techniques and be guided while you practice them in high fidelity simulation models.

Join us in this workshop – and feel more confident when you’re about to perform these techniques!

Location: NOVA MedSim
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Ana Graça, RN; Cândida Sequeira, RN; Mariana Máximo, RN; Rita Martins, RN; Pedro Rosa, RN;
Participants: 15

Have you ever wondered, as a medical student, what you would do if you had to stop the bleeding and you were the most qualified person around? What are you going to do? Would you freeze or would you act? 

That’s exactly what this workshop is here for! 

Guided by our amazing instructor, you’ll get the chance to go through bleeding scenarios, practice different techniques to stop the bleeding and gain life-saving knowledge. Join us!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30-18h00
Trainers: Luís Figueiredo; Alexandra Horta, RN
Participants: 15

Are you fascinated by the field of Aesthetic Medicine but uncertain about your ability to confidently perform facial harmonization procedures? This workshop is designed for you! We'll start by covering the essentials, offering you the chance to learn key techniques and observe a live demonstration. Then, it's all about hands-on practice! Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you'll dive into facial harmonization, mastering procedures such as dermal filler injections and botulinum toxin application. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to refine their skills on cadavers, ensuring you're well-prepared to excel in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Get ready to elevate your expertise and become a Facial Harmonization specialist!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00;
Trainers: Rúben Malcata Nogueira, MD; Catarina Gouveia, MD; Vera Eiró, MD; Francisco Melo, MD
Participants: 8

Always wanted to explore sports medicine but never had the chance? Grab this opportunity to dive in the most complete workshop on this topic!

You will get the chance to participate in several theoretical and practical topics of this growing specialty! From musculoskeletal examination and following the healing journey of the most common sports injuries – you won’t be disappointed!

Did we already mention that you can also participate in a hands-on ultrasound examination? Plus, you’ll learn about the vital role of the team’s doctor in optimizing sports performance and injury recovery.

What are you waiting for? Join us and take the first step to recovery support!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: João Beckert MD;
Participants: 15

Join us for an enlightening and informative workshop that delves into the diverse world of contraceptive methods.

From hormonal to non-hormonal, barrier to permanent, and everything in between, you’ll discover how each one of them works. We’ll address prevalent myths and misconceptions surrounding contraceptive methods and separate fact from fiction, ensuring you will leave with a clear understanding of their efficacy, safety and side effects.

Through interactive discussion and case studies, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the real-world experiences and the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions for you and your patients. And you’ll also have the opportunity to practice IUD and implant placement and removal.

Don’t just learn about contraception – master it, demystify it, empower yourself with knowledge, and make it part of your clinical voice!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 16h00-18h35
Trainers: Patrícia Isidro amaral, MD; Sofia Albuquerque Brás, MD;
Participants: 16

Are you addicted to Bones, CSI, NCIS and other crime series? Did you always dream of joining their team and solving the crimes? Did you know that the examinations on living people are, by far, the most frequent in Forensic Medicine?

Join us and help solve the real crime scene we prepared for you! Get into the complex world of intimate violence, sometimes leading to death. Enjoy your first experience on bone trauma analysis!

Team up with our experts, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex specialty that has so much more to offer than what you might think.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: João Pinheiro, MD
Participants: 30

Imagine that you are a family medicine doctor and a patient arrives at your office who wants to adopt a diet that you’re unfamiliar with. You don’t have a nutritionist at your health-center, and you need to deal with this situation yourself. Have you been prepared during your medical training for this situation? Don’t worry, here is a workshop that will bring you the necessary tools to deal with this situation correctly. The “Culinary Medicine in Medical Practice” workshop is dedicated to all future doctors and nutritionists who want to prepare to deal with issues related to nutrition. It is a practical workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about various diets that are currently adopted by various people, as well as listen firsthand the opinion of people who practice them. Additionally, you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to prepare a dish yourself with the help of a certified culinary chef. Do not miss the opportunity to become an expert in nutrition related issues as well as to learn how to cook meals, tools which are most useful for the education of your future patients.

Bring a container to take your cooked food back home with you!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: João de Sousa Ribeiro, MD; Ana Sanchez
Participants: 16

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the human eye from the inside? Step into the future of ophthalmology with virtual reality!

Using VRiMS Virtual Reality Headsets, you’ll dive deep into eye anatomy and experience clinical cases like never before.

This hands-on workshop offers a unique, immersive way to learn and sharpen your skills. Don’t miss your chance to see vision in a whole new dimension!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 13h00 – 14h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Ever imagined training for a complex transplant without stepping into an operating room?

In this workshop, you’ll take your first steps into pancreatic transplant surgery through virtual reality. Using VRiMS VR headsets, you’ll simulate surgical procedures, refine your technique, and gain hands-on experience in a fully immersive environment.

It’s an innovative and realistic way to build your confidence and understanding of one of the most demanding fields in modern surgery.

Step in, suit up, and see what it’s like to operate at the frontier of technology and transplantation.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:14h30 – 15h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:16h00 – 17h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:17h30 – 18h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Hospital da Luz
Schedule:
Trainers: Diogo Costa, MD
Participants: 10

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 13h00-16h00
Trainers: Constança Marques, MD; Pedro Ferin Cunha, MD; Diogo Antunes, MD; Diogo Coluna, MD
Participants: 12

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Jéssica Silva; Mafalda Lopes; Ana Gonçalves; Rita Lucas
Participants: 30

Location: Champalimaud Foundation 
Schedule: 14h45 – 18h15
Trainers: Gonçalo Cotovio, MD, PhD; Francisco Viana, MSc; Daniel Silva, MSc; Beatriz Santos
Participants: 20

Location: NOVA Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Catarina Silvestre,MD; Daniela Dias, MD; Tânia Matos, MD
Participants: 20

Location:Hospital de Santa Maria

Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Edson Oliveira, MD; Francisco Santos, MD; Duarte Conchinhas, MD;
Participants: 15

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: 
Participants: 20

As an innovative healthcare professional, this workshop will push you to look beyond traditional imaging. Discover the fundamentals of ultrasound and gain hands-on experience in real scanning practice. Then, step into the future of medicine by exploring cutting-edge robotic technology developed at Instituto Pedro Nunes. Learn how robotic-assisted systems can enhance precision, expand diagnostic possibilities, and transform clinical training. Strengthen your technical skills, embrace innovation, and prepare to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30 – 17h00
Trainers: José Ferreira, MD; Carlos Azevedo; Maria Cravo; Lúcia Neves
Participants: 30

Have you ever wondered, as a medical student, what you would do if you had to stop the bleeding and you were the most qualified person around? What are you going to do? Would you freeze or would you act? 

That’s exactly what this workshop is here for! 

Guided by our amazing instructor, you’ll get the chance to go through bleeding scenarios, practice different techniques to stop the bleeding and gain life-saving knowledge. Join us!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30-18h00
Trainers: Alexandra Horta, RN, Luís Figueiredo
Participants: 15

Are you fascinated by the field of Aesthetic Medicine but uncertain about your ability to confidently perform facial harmonization procedures? This workshop is designed for you! We'll start by covering the essentials, offering you the chance to learn key techniques and observe a live demonstration. Then, it's all about hands-on practice! Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you'll dive into facial harmonization, mastering procedures such as dermal filler injections and botulinum toxin application. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to refine their skills on cadavers, ensuring you're well-prepared to excel in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Get ready to elevate your expertise and become a Facial Harmonization specialist!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00;
Trainers: Rúben Malcata Nogueira, MD; Catarina Gouveia, MD; Vera Eiró, MD
Participants: 8

Location: Hospital da Luz
Schedule:
Trainers: Diogo Costa, MD
Participants: 10

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 13h00-16h00
Trainers: Constança Marques, MD; Pedro Ferin Cunha, MD; Diogo Antunes, MD; Diogo Coluna, MD
Participants: 12

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Vania Weissberg; Tânia Mendes
Participants: 16

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: 
Participants: 20

This Workshop is designed to introduce medical students to the world of regional anesthesia. This dynamic and interactive educational event offers you a structured and immersive learning experience. Guided by our instructors, participants will be able to explore the science and practice of regional anesthesia, perform live scanning of sonoanatomy based on common clinical scenarios, and practice ultrasound-guided needling.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h20
Trainers: Afonso Amorim, MD; Beatriz Soares, MD; David Paixão, MD; João Moniz, MD; Pedro Pinto, MD; João Pinho, MD.
Participants: 20

Always wanted to explore sports medicine but never had the chance? Grab this opportunity to dive in the most complete workshop on this topic!

You will get the chance to participate in several theoretical and practical topics of this growing specialty! From musculoskeletal examination and following the healing journey of the most common sports injuries – you won’t be disappointed!

Did we already mention that you can also participate in a hands-on ultrasound examination? Plus, you’ll learn about the vital role of the team’s doctor in optimizing sports performance and injury recovery.

What are you waiting for? Join us and take the first step to recovery support!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: João Beckert MD;
Participants: 15

Imagine that you are a family medicine doctor and a patient arrives at your office who wants to adopt a diet that you’re unfamiliar with. You don’t have a nutritionist at your health-center, and you need to deal with this situation yourself. Have you been prepared during your medical training for this situation? Don’t worry, here is a workshop that will bring you the necessary tools to deal with this situation correctly. The “Culinary Medicine in Medical Practice” workshop is dedicated to all future doctors and nutritionists who want to prepare to deal with issues related to nutrition. It is a practical workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about various diets that are currently adopted by various people, as well as listen firsthand the opinion of people who practice them. Additionally, you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to prepare a dish yourself with the help of a certified culinary chef. Do not miss the opportunity to become an expert in nutrition related issues as well as to learn how to cook meals, tools which are most useful for the education of your future patients.

Bring a container to take your cooked food back home with you!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: João de Sousa Ribeiro, MD; Ana Sanchez
Participants: 16

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25

Location: Champalimaud Foundation 
Schedule: 14h45 – 18h15
Trainers: Gonçalo Cotovio, MD, PhD; Francisco Viana, MSc; Daniel Silva, MSc; Beatriz Santos

Participants: 20

Location: NOVA Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Catarina Silvestre,MD; Daniela Dias, MD; Tânia Matos, MD
Participants: 20

As a medical student, it’s no question that you should be familiar with hand wash and clinical skills as essential as urinary catheterization and peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and management. These, however, are unfortunately not skills you will often get the chance to practice in your clinical internships.

That’s why we prepared this workshop for you – you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of these techniques and be guided while you practice them in high fidelity simulation models.

Join us in this workshop – and feel more confident when you’re about to perform these techniques!

Location: NOVA MedSim
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Ana Graça, RN; Cândida Sequeira, RN; Mariana Máximo, RN; Rita Martins, RN; Pedro Rosa, RN;
Participants: 15

Are you addicted to Bones, CSI, NCIS and other crime series? Did you always dream of joining their team and solving the crimes? Did you know that the examinations on living people are, by far, the most frequent in Forensic Medicine?

Join us and help solve the real crime scene we prepared for you! Get into the complex world of intimate violence, sometimes leading to death. Enjoy your first experience on bone trauma analysis!

Team up with our experts, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex specialty that has so much more to offer than what you might think.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: João Pinheiro, MD
Participants: 30

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Jéssica Silva; Mafalda Lopes; Ana Gonçalves; Rita Lucas
Participants: 30

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Jéssica Silva; Mafalda Lopes; Ana Gonçalves; Rita Lucas
Participants: 30

Location:Hospital de Santa Maria

Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Edson Oliveira, MD; Francisco Santos, MD; Duarte Conchinhas, MD;
Participants: 15

As an innovative healthcare professional, this workshop will push you to look beyond traditional imaging. Discover the fundamentals of ultrasound and gain hands-on experience in real scanning practice. Then, step into the future of medicine by exploring cutting-edge robotic technology developed at Instituto Pedro Nunes. Learn how robotic-assisted systems can enhance precision, expand diagnostic possibilities, and transform clinical training. Strengthen your technical skills, embrace innovation, and prepare to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30 – 17h00
Trainers: José Ferreira, MD; Carlos Azevedo; Maria Cravo; Lúcia Neves
Participants: 30

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the human eye from the inside? Step into the future of ophthalmology with virtual reality!

Using VRiMS Virtual Reality Headsets, you’ll dive deep into eye anatomy and experience clinical cases like never before.

This hands-on workshop offers a unique, immersive way to learn and sharpen your skills. Don’t miss your chance to see vision in a whole new dimension!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 13h00 – 14h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Ever imagined training for a complex transplant without stepping into an operating room?

In this workshop, you’ll take your first steps into pancreatic transplant surgery through virtual reality. Using VRiMS VR headsets, you’ll simulate surgical procedures, refine your technique, and gain hands-on experience in a fully immersive environment.

It’s an innovative and realistic way to build your confidence and understanding of one of the most demanding fields in modern surgery.

Step in, suit up, and see what it’s like to operate at the frontier of technology and transplantation.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:14h30 – 15h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:16h00 – 17h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:17h30 – 18h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

This Workshop is designed to introduce medical students to the world of regional anesthesia. This dynamic and interactive educational event offers you a structured and immersive learning experience. Guided by our instructors, participants will be able to explore the science and practice of regional anesthesia, perform live scanning of sonoanatomy based on common clinical scenarios, and practice ultrasound-guided needling.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h20
Trainers: Afonso Amorim, MD; Beatriz Soares, MD; David Paixão, MD; João Moniz, MD; Pedro Pinto, MD; João Pinho, MD.
Participants: 20

As a medical student, it’s no question that you should be familiar with hand wash and clinical skills as essential as urinary catheterization and peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and management. These, however, are unfortunately not skills you will often get the chance to practice in your clinical internships.

That’s why we prepared this workshop for you – you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of these techniques and be guided while you practice them in high fidelity simulation models.

Join us in this workshop – and feel more confident when you’re about to perform these techniques!

Location: NOVA MedSim
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Ana Graça, RN; Cândida Sequeira, RN; Mariana Máximo, RN; Rita Martins, RN; Pedro Rosa, RN;
Participants: 15

As a medical student, have you ever found yourself wondering – How do doctors decipher those ECGs? If you have, this workshop is the right one for you! In this workshop, you will be guided along the basics of the ECG and master the analysis through a step-by-step approach. Don’t miss this chance to finally understand the trace of a beating heart.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule:
Trainers:
Participants: 20

Have you ever wondered, as a medical student, what you would do if you had to stop the bleeding and you were the most qualified person around? What are you going to do? Would you freeze or would you act? 

That’s exactly what this workshop is here for! 

Guided by our amazing instructor, you’ll get the chance to go through bleeding scenarios, practice different techniques to stop the bleeding and gain life-saving knowledge. Join us!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30-18h00
Trainers: Luís Figueiredo; Alexandra Horta, RN
Participants: 15

Are you fascinated by the field of Aesthetic Medicine but uncertain about your ability to confidently perform facial harmonization procedures? This workshop is designed for you! We'll start by covering the essentials, offering you the chance to learn key techniques and observe a live demonstration. Then, it's all about hands-on practice! Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you'll dive into facial harmonization, mastering procedures such as dermal filler injections and botulinum toxin application. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to refine their skills on cadavers, ensuring you're well-prepared to excel in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Get ready to elevate your expertise and become a Facial Harmonization specialist!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00;
Trainers: Rúben Malcata Nogueira, MD; Catarina Gouveia, MD; Vera Eiró, MD; Francisco Melo, MD
Participants: 8

Always wanted to explore sports medicine but never had the chance? Grab this opportunity to dive in the most complete workshop on this topic!

You will get the chance to participate in several theoretical and practical topics of this growing specialty! From musculoskeletal examination and following the healing journey of the most common sports injuries – you won’t be disappointed!

Did we already mention that you can also participate in a hands-on ultrasound examination? Plus, you’ll learn about the vital role of the team’s doctor in optimizing sports performance and injury recovery.

What are you waiting for? Join us and take the first step to recovery support!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: João Beckert MD;
Participants: 15

Are you addicted to Bones, CSI, NCIS and other crime series? Did you always dream of joining their team and solving the crimes? Did you know that the examinations on living people are, by far, the most frequent in Forensic Medicine?

Join us and help solve the real crime scene we prepared for you! Get into the complex world of intimate violence, sometimes leading to death. Enjoy your first experience on bone trauma analysis!

Team up with our experts, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex specialty that has so much more to offer than what you might think.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: João Pinheiro, MD
Participants: 30

Imagine that you are a family medicine doctor and a patient arrives at your office who wants to adopt a diet that you’re unfamiliar with. You don’t have a nutritionist at your health-center, and you need to deal with this situation yourself. Have you been prepared during your medical training for this situation? Don’t worry, here is a workshop that will bring you the necessary tools to deal with this situation correctly. The “Culinary Medicine in Medical Practice” workshop is dedicated to all future doctors and nutritionists who want to prepare to deal with issues related to nutrition. It is a practical workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about various diets that are currently adopted by various people, as well as listen firsthand the opinion of people who practice them. Additionally, you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to prepare a dish yourself with the help of a certified culinary chef. Do not miss the opportunity to become an expert in nutrition related issues as well as to learn how to cook meals, tools which are most useful for the education of your future patients.

Bring a container to take your cooked food back home with you!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: João de Sousa Ribeiro, MD; Ana Sanchez
Participants: 16

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the human eye from the inside? Step into the future of ophthalmology with virtual reality!

Using VRiMS Virtual Reality Headsets, you’ll dive deep into eye anatomy and experience clinical cases like never before.

This hands-on workshop offers a unique, immersive way to learn and sharpen your skills. Don’t miss your chance to see vision in a whole new dimension!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 13h00 – 14h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:16h00 – 17h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:17h30 – 18h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Hospital da Luz
Schedule:
Trainers: Diogo Costa, MD
Participants: 10

Location: NOVA Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Catarina Silvestre,MD; Daniela Dias, MD; Tânia Matos, MD
Participants: 20

Discover the fascinating World of Urology. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to get to know this amazing speciality, namely the pathologies and diverse activity settings. You'll also learn how to deal with some of the most commonly encountered emergencies: the acute urinary retention and the renal colic. You'll be able to practice key urological procedures, such as the placement of cystocatheters and nephrostomies. With a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, you'll gain valuable experience in performing essential procedures. Whether you're looking to deepen your skills or broaden your understanding, this workshop offers an unmissable opportunity to further your expertise in urology.

Location: Nova Medical School – Room S1.02
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: Filipe Quintas, MD; Rodrigo Duarte, MD.
Participants: 8

Minimally invasive surgery is becoming more and more the standard of the surgery universe as it allows for safer, faster and less painful recovery after surgery. But laparoscopic techniques represent a new challenge for the surgeon, requiring extra coordination, spatial perception and amazing amounts of focus and skill.
This workshop will allow you to begin exploring this unique set of skills while challenging yourself and your colleagues with different surgical scenarios. Step into the future of surgery with our comprehensive workshop, honing your coordination, perception, and expertise for mastering laparoscopic excellence.

Participants should use their own smartphone or tablet (recommended) and bring its charger in case of low battery. Please free enough memory space to record 20-30 minutes of video on the smartphone/tablet.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h30 – 19h30
Trainers: José Novo de Matos, MD, PhD; Mário Rui Gonçalves, MD, FACS, FEBS-AWS; Rui Sousa, MD; Pedro Rodrigues, MD; Beatriz Chumbinho, MD; Rita Lopes, MD.
Participants: 20

We are sure you’ve heard people claiming that helping a baby come to life is one of the most beautiful experiences you will ever have. In this workshop we will give you insight on what to do during a delivery and make sure you're ready should you have to assist a vaginal delivery yourself Since it is always better to be prepared, we will give you the opportunity to practice not only the initial cervical assessment but also the delivery of eutocic and dystocic deliveries.

Location: Maternidade Alfredo da Costa
Schedule: 14h30 – 18h00
Trainers: Raquel Lopes Casal MD; Emily González, MD, Mafalda Pinheiro, MD;
Participants: 16

Join our comprehensive workshop on the clinical and psychological approach to sexual abuse victims in the emergency room. Enhance your expertise in handling sensitive cases with confidence and compassion. Learn evidence-based protocols for conducting trauma-informed examinations, collecting crucial forensic evidence, and providing holistic care to survivors while acquiring essential skills in communicating with survivors.

Led by experienced professionals, this workshop ensures you'll be equipped to make a significant difference in the lives of those who have experienced sexual abuse and who so urgently need care. Join us and learn how to make a lasting impact on your patients' road to healing and recovery.

Disclaimer: This workshop will only address this topic with a focus on cisgender female patients. We should take in consideration that this is a complex topic and for time management reasons we chose to only address this group. We do not intend to discriminate or disregard other gender identities that are also exposed and suffer from sexual abuse and violence.

Location: Maternidade Alfredo da Costa
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: Fátima Serrano, MD, PhD; Filomena Sousa, MD; Catarina Miguel Barba, B.Sc(Psych)Anabela Neves, MD, PhD; Inês Santos, MD
Participants: 15

Have you ever wondered how you should proceed if you find someone with a broken arm or leg? Probably yes, and possibly you wouldn’t know what to do about it. Well, that will change after attending this Workshop! Join us and learn how to work with casts and splints and train it on yourself and your colleagues.

Location:  NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00 – 16h40
Trainers: Rita Alçada, MD; João Figueiredo, MD; Francisco Baptista, MD;
Participants: 16

This workshop might just be one of the most exclusive ever available at a medical students’ congress. We offer you the unique opportunity to practice surgical airway approach techniques, such as tracheostomy and coniotomy, on a corpse. You will learn the differences between them as our team of experts guides you through the inwards of the human airway. After you’re familiar with the procedures, you will get the chance to put those skills to the test in the most realistic model there is – the human body!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h45-17h35
Trainers: Nelson Gilberto MD; Gustavo Almeida MD
Participants: 10

Always thought immunoalergology was confusing? We’ll simplify it! We’ll show you the scope of immunoalergology’s clinical practice and let you familiarize with some invasive diagnostic tests and treatment techniques! We’re ready to scratch your itch for Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00
Trainers: Carlota Dias MD, Joana Guimarães MD, Walter Tavares MD;
Participants: 20

Step into the world of Nephrology with this workshop, covering essential themes and practical skills. You’ll learn how to manage acute kidney injury in the emergency room and chronic kidney disease in the appointments, as well as key aspects of dialysis and transplant care. You’ll learn about interventional nephrology procedures and be able to practice kidney ultrasound, VEXUS for fluid management, central venous catheter insertion and vascular mapping for dialysis access.

Acquire the expertise and practical skills needed to excel in nephrology and deliver exceptional patient care.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: Carla Nicolau, MD; Patrícia Alves, MD
Participants: 15

Have you ever imagined what it’s like to give someone a second chance at life? In this workshop you’ll step into the world of renal transplantation – one of the most impactful surgical procedures nowadays. 

You’ll understand the indications and medico-legal criteria that guide these life-saving interventions and you’ll practice nephrostomy and vascular anastomosis techniques, two key skills at the core of kidney transplant surgery. 

Join us in restoring renal function, one graft at a time!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30-18h00
Trainers: Sofia Carrelha, MD
Participants: 8

Step beyond the textbook and into the operating field. This high-impact, hands-on workshop offers an immersive experience in the surgical anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas through real cadaveric dissection and ex vivo animal models.

Under the guidance of experienced surgeons, you’ll explore key anatomical landmarks and practice essential HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) surgical techniques — from dissection to suturing — in a realistic, 3D context.

This is more than a workshop — it’s a defining moment for every future surgeon. Join us and take the first real step into the world of HPB surgery.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30-18h20
Trainers: Inês Barros, MD; Nádia Silva, MD; Beatriz Chumbinho, MD
Participants: 15

Into the Chest: A Hands-On Journey into Thoracic Surgery

Step into the world where precision meets life-saving decisions. This immersive surgical workshop will guide medical students through the intricate anatomy of the chest, the artistry of lung and esophageal procedures, and the critical skills every thoracic surgeon must master. Led by experienced surgeons, you’ll explore real surgical techniques, engage in simulated procedures, and learn how to think — and operate — inside the chest cavity. Whether your future lies in the OR or the ICU, this is your chance to cut deeper into your understanding of thoracic surgery.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Paulo Calvinho, MD
Participants: 8

Location: Champalimaud Foundation 
Schedule: 14h45 – 18h15
Trainers: Gonçalo Cotovio, MD, PhD; Francisco Viana, MSc; Daniel Silva, MSc; Beatriz Santos
Participants: 20

Technology is a product of our brain – but now it’s giving back, as it aids us to unravel evermore skills performed by this mysterious organ! Among all the possibilities we have to understand our brain’s functioning, Deep Brain Stimulation has got to be one of the most exciting, which is why iMed is providing YOU with “Brain Invaders – Deep Brain Stimulation” Workshop! In this workshop, you will get the chance to discover the amazing possibilities DBS has to improve our lives, jolt by jolt – all while exploring its practical applications in Medtronic’s interactive software. Join us in this cutting-edge workshop and dare to explore the neural universe with this mesmerising Workshop!

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00-16h50
Trainers: Joana Gonçalves Martins, MD; Hipólito Reis, MD; Engenheiro Miguel Dias
Participants: 10

Location:Hospital de Santa Maria

Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Edson Oliveira, MD; Francisco Santos, MD; Duarte Conchinhas, MD;
Participants: 15

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: 
Participants: 20

As an innovative healthcare professional, this workshop will push you to look beyond traditional imaging. Discover the fundamentals of ultrasound and gain hands-on experience in real scanning practice. Then, step into the future of medicine by exploring cutting-edge robotic technology developed at Instituto Pedro Nunes. Learn how robotic-assisted systems can enhance precision, expand diagnostic possibilities, and transform clinical training. Strengthen your technical skills, embrace innovation, and prepare to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30 – 17h00
Trainers: José Ferreira, MD; Carlos Azevedo; Maria Cravo; Lúcia Neves
Participants: 30

Step into the ultimate clinical challenge! In this medical escape room, participants will be locked in the emergency room, full of hidden clues, puzzling findings, and tricky test results. Working against the clock, teams must piece together the evidence, solve the riddles, and reach the correct diagnosis before the end of their shift.

This interactive workshop combines the excitement of an escape room with the critical thinking of clinical reasoning. It’s designed to test your medical knowledge, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Do you have what it takes to crack the case and escape the ER?

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30 – 16h25
Trainers: Ana Rita Póvoa, MD; 
Participants: 6

Have you ever wondered, as a medical student, what you would do if you had to stop the bleeding and you were the most qualified person around? What are you going to do? Would you freeze or would you act? 

That’s exactly what this workshop is here for! 

Guided by our amazing instructor, you’ll get the chance to go through bleeding scenarios, practice different techniques to stop the bleeding and gain life-saving knowledge. Join us!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30-18h00
Trainers: Luís Figueiredo; Alexandra Horta, RN
Participants: 15

Are you fascinated by the field of Aesthetic Medicine but uncertain about your ability to confidently perform facial harmonization procedures? This workshop is designed for you! We'll start by covering the essentials, offering you the chance to learn key techniques and observe a live demonstration. Then, it's all about hands-on practice! Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you'll dive into facial harmonization, mastering procedures such as dermal filler injections and botulinum toxin application. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to refine their skills on cadavers, ensuring you're well-prepared to excel in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Get ready to elevate your expertise and become a Facial Harmonization specialist!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00;
Trainers: Rúben Malcata Nogueira, MD; Catarina Gouveia, MD; Vera Eiró, MD; Francisco Melo, MD
Participants: 8

Location: Hospital da Luz
Schedule:
Trainers: Diogo Costa, MD
Participants: 10

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Vania Weissberg; Tânia Mendes
Participants: 16

Discover the fascinating World of Urology. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to get to know this amazing speciality, namely the pathologies and diverse activity settings. You'll also learn how to deal with some of the most commonly encountered emergencies: the acute urinary retention and the renal colic. You'll be able to practice key urological procedures, such as the placement of cystocatheters and nephrostomies. With a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, you'll gain valuable experience in performing essential procedures. Whether you're looking to deepen your skills or broaden your understanding, this workshop offers an unmissable opportunity to further your expertise in urology.

Location: Nova Medical School – Room S1.02
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: Filipe Quintas, MD; Rodrigo Duarte, MD.
Participants: 8

Have you ever wondered how you should proceed if you find someone with a broken arm or leg? Probably yes, and possibly you wouldn’t know what to do about it. Well, that will change after attending this Workshop! Join us and learn how to work with casts and splints and train it on yourself and your colleagues.

Location:  NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00 – 16h40
Trainers: Rita Alçada, MD; João Figueiredo, MD; Francisco Baptista, MD;
Participants: 16

Have you ever wondered how you should proceed if you find someone with a broken arm or leg? Probably yes, and possibly you wouldn’t know what to do about it. Well, that will change after attending this Workshop! Join us and learn how to work with casts and splints and train it on yourself and your colleagues.

Location:  NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00 – 16h40
Trainers: Rita Alçada, MD; João Figueiredo, MD; Francisco Baptista, MD;
Participants: 16

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: 
Participants: 20

This Workshop is designed to introduce medical students to the world of regional anesthesia. This dynamic and interactive educational event offers you a structured and immersive learning experience. Guided by our instructors, participants will be able to explore the science and practice of regional anesthesia, perform live scanning of sonoanatomy based on common clinical scenarios, and practice ultrasound-guided needling.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h20
Trainers: Afonso Amorim, MD; Beatriz Soares, MD; David Paixão, MD; João Moniz, MD; Pedro Pinto, MD; João Pinho, MD.
Participants: 20

As a medical student, have you ever found yourself wondering – How do doctors decipher those ECGs? If you have, this workshop is the right one for you! In this workshop, you will be guided along the basics of the ECG and master the analysis through a step-by-step approach. Don’t miss this chance to finally understand the trace of a beating heart.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule:
Trainers:
Participants: 20

Always wanted to explore sports medicine but never had the chance? Grab this opportunity to dive in the most complete workshop on this topic!

You will get the chance to participate in several theoretical and practical topics of this growing specialty! From musculoskeletal examination and following the healing journey of the most common sports injuries – you won’t be disappointed!

Did we already mention that you can also participate in a hands-on ultrasound examination? Plus, you’ll learn about the vital role of the team’s doctor in optimizing sports performance and injury recovery.

What are you waiting for? Join us and take the first step to recovery support!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: João Beckert MD;
Participants: 15

Imagine that you are a family medicine doctor and a patient arrives at your office who wants to adopt a diet that you’re unfamiliar with. You don’t have a nutritionist at your health-center, and you need to deal with this situation yourself. Have you been prepared during your medical training for this situation? Don’t worry, here is a workshop that will bring you the necessary tools to deal with this situation correctly. The “Culinary Medicine in Medical Practice” workshop is dedicated to all future doctors and nutritionists who want to prepare to deal with issues related to nutrition. It is a practical workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about various diets that are currently adopted by various people, as well as listen firsthand the opinion of people who practice them. Additionally, you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to prepare a dish yourself with the help of a certified culinary chef. Do not miss the opportunity to become an expert in nutrition related issues as well as to learn how to cook meals, tools which are most useful for the education of your future patients.

Bring a container to take your cooked food back home with you!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: João de Sousa Ribeiro, MD; Ana Sanchez
Participants: 16

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25

Location: Champalimaud Foundation 
Schedule: 14h45 – 18h15
Trainers: Gonçalo Cotovio, MD, PhD; Francisco Viana, MSc; Daniel Silva, MSc; Beatriz Santos
Participants: 20

Minimally invasive surgery is becoming more and more the standard of the surgery universe as it allows for safer, faster and less painful recovery after surgery. But laparoscopic techniques represent a new challenge for the surgeon, requiring extra coordination, spatial perception and amazing amounts of focus and skill.
This workshop will allow you to begin exploring this unique set of skills while challenging yourself and your colleagues with different surgical scenarios. Step into the future of surgery with our comprehensive workshop, honing your coordination, perception, and expertise for mastering laparoscopic excellence.

Participants should use their own smartphone or tablet (recommended) and bring its charger in case of low battery. Please free enough memory space to record 20-30 minutes of video on the smartphone/tablet.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h30 – 19h30
Trainers: José Novo de Matos, MD, PhD; Mário Rui Gonçalves, MD, FACS, FEBS-AWS; Rui Sousa, MD; Pedro Rodrigues, MD; Beatriz Chumbinho, MD; Rita Lopes, MD.
Participants: 20

Always thought immunoalergology was confusing? We’ll simplify it! We’ll show you the scope of immunoalergology’s clinical practice and let you familiarize with some invasive diagnostic tests and treatment techniques! We’re ready to scratch your itch for Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00
Trainers: Carlota Dias MD, Joana Guimarães MD, Walter Tavares MD;
Participants: 20

Step beyond the textbook and into the operating field. This high-impact, hands-on workshop offers an immersive experience in the surgical anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas through real cadaveric dissection and ex vivo animal models.

Under the guidance of experienced surgeons, you’ll explore key anatomical landmarks and practice essential HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) surgical techniques — from dissection to suturing — in a realistic, 3D context.

This is more than a workshop — it’s a defining moment for every future surgeon. Join us and take the first real step into the world of HPB surgery.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30-18h20
Trainers: Inês Barros, MD; Nádia Silva, MD; Beatriz Chumbinho, MD
Participants: 15

Location: NOVA Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Catarina Silvestre,MD; Daniela Dias, MD; Tânia Matos, MD
Participants: 20

Step into the ultimate clinical challenge! In this medical escape room, participants will be locked in the emergency room, full of hidden clues, puzzling findings, and tricky test results. Working against the clock, teams must piece together the evidence, solve the riddles, and reach the correct diagnosis before the end of their shift.

This interactive workshop combines the excitement of an escape room with the critical thinking of clinical reasoning. It’s designed to test your medical knowledge, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Do you have what it takes to crack the case and escape the ER?

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h30 – 16h25
Trainers: Ana Rita Póvoa, MD; 
Participants: 6

As a medical student, it’s no question that you should be familiar with hand wash and clinical skills as essential as urinary catheterization and peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and management. These, however, are unfortunately not skills you will often get the chance to practice in your clinical internships.

That’s why we prepared this workshop for you – you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of these techniques and be guided while you practice them in high fidelity simulation models.

Join us in this workshop – and feel more confident when you’re about to perform these techniques!

Location: NOVA MedSim
Schedule: 14h00 – 17h20
Trainers: Ana Graça, RN; Cândida Sequeira, RN; Mariana Máximo, RN; Rita Martins, RN; Pedro Rosa, RN;
Participants: 15

Are you addicted to Bones, CSI, NCIS and other crime series? Did you always dream of joining their team and solving the crimes? Did you know that the examinations on living people are, by far, the most frequent in Forensic Medicine?

Join us and help solve the real crime scene we prepared for you! Get into the complex world of intimate violence, sometimes leading to death. Enjoy your first experience on bone trauma analysis!

Team up with our experts, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex specialty that has so much more to offer than what you might think.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: João Pinheiro, MD
Participants: 30

We are sure you’ve heard people claiming that helping a baby come to life is one of the most beautiful experiences you will ever have. In this workshop we will give you insight on what to do during a delivery and make sure you're ready should you have to assist a vaginal delivery yourself Since it is always better to be prepared, we will give you the opportunity to practice not only the initial cervical assessment but also the delivery of eutocic and dystocic deliveries.

Location: Maternidade Alfredo da Costa
Schedule: 14h30 – 18h00
Trainers: Raquel Lopes Casal MD; Emily González, MD, Mafalda Pinheiro, MD;
Participants: 16

Join our comprehensive workshop on the clinical and psychological approach to sexual abuse victims in the emergency room. Enhance your expertise in handling sensitive cases with confidence and compassion. Learn evidence-based protocols for conducting trauma-informed examinations, collecting crucial forensic evidence, and providing holistic care to survivors while acquiring essential skills in communicating with survivors.

Led by experienced professionals, this workshop ensures you'll be equipped to make a significant difference in the lives of those who have experienced sexual abuse and who so urgently need care. Join us and learn how to make a lasting impact on your patients' road to healing and recovery.

Disclaimer: This workshop will only address this topic with a focus on cisgender female patients. We should take in consideration that this is a complex topic and for time management reasons we chose to only address this group. We do not intend to discriminate or disregard other gender identities that are also exposed and suffer from sexual abuse and violence.

Location: Maternidade Alfredo da Costa
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: Fátima Serrano, MD, PhD; Filomena Sousa, MD; Catarina Miguel Barba, B.Sc(Psych)Anabela Neves, MD, PhD; Inês Santos, MD
Participants: 15

This workshop might just be one of the most exclusive ever available at a medical students’ congress. We offer you the unique opportunity to practice surgical airway approach techniques, such as tracheostomy and coniotomy, on a corpse. You will learn the differences between them as our team of experts guides you through the inwards of the human airway. After you’re familiar with the procedures, you will get the chance to put those skills to the test in the most realistic model there is – the human body!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h45-17h35
Trainers: Nelson Gilberto MD; Gustavo Almeida MD
Participants: 10

Step into the world of Nephrology with this workshop, covering essential themes and practical skills. You’ll learn how to manage acute kidney injury in the emergency room and chronic kidney disease in the appointments, as well as key aspects of dialysis and transplant care. You’ll learn about interventional nephrology procedures and be able to practice kidney ultrasound, VEXUS for fluid management, central venous catheter insertion and vascular mapping for dialysis access.

Acquire the expertise and practical skills needed to excel in nephrology and deliver exceptional patient care.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: Carla Nicolau, MD; Patrícia Alves, MD
Participants: 15

Technology is a product of our brain – but now it’s giving back, as it aids us to unravel evermore skills performed by this mysterious organ! Among all the possibilities we have to understand our brain’s functioning, Deep Brain Stimulation has got to be one of the most exciting, which is why iMed is providing YOU with “Brain Invaders – Deep Brain Stimulation” Workshop! In this workshop, you will get the chance to discover the amazing possibilities DBS has to improve our lives, jolt by jolt – all while exploring its practical applications in Medtronic’s interactive software. Join us in this cutting-edge workshop and dare to explore the neural universe with this mesmerising Workshop!

Location: Nova Medical School 
Schedule: 14h00-16h50
Trainers: Joana Gonçalves Martins, MD; Hipólito Reis, MD; Engenheiro Miguel Dias
Participants: 10

Location:Hospital de Santa Maria

Schedule: 15h00 – 18h00
Trainers: Edson Oliveira, MD; Francisco Santos, MD; Duarte Conchinhas, MD;
Participants: 15

Into the Chest: A Hands-On Journey into Thoracic Surgery

Step into the world where precision meets life-saving decisions. This immersive surgical workshop will guide medical students through the intricate anatomy of the chest, the artistry of lung and esophageal procedures, and the critical skills every thoracic surgeon must master. Led by experienced surgeons, you’ll explore real surgical techniques, engage in simulated procedures, and learn how to think — and operate — inside the chest cavity. Whether your future lies in the OR or the ICU, this is your chance to cut deeper into your understanding of thoracic surgery.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Paulo Calvinho, MD
Participants: 8

As an innovative healthcare professional, this workshop will push you to look beyond traditional imaging. Discover the fundamentals of ultrasound and gain hands-on experience in real scanning practice. Then, step into the future of medicine by exploring cutting-edge robotic technology developed at Instituto Pedro Nunes. Learn how robotic-assisted systems can enhance precision, expand diagnostic possibilities, and transform clinical training. Strengthen your technical skills, embrace innovation, and prepare to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 13h30 – 17h00
Trainers: José Ferreira, MD; Carlos Azevedo; Maria Cravo; Lúcia Neves
Participants: 30

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the human eye from the inside? Step into the future of ophthalmology with virtual reality!

Using VRiMS Virtual Reality Headsets, you’ll dive deep into eye anatomy and experience clinical cases like never before.

This hands-on workshop offers a unique, immersive way to learn and sharpen your skills. Don’t miss your chance to see vision in a whole new dimension!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 13h00 – 14h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Ever imagined training for a complex transplant without stepping into an operating room?

In this workshop, you’ll take your first steps into pancreatic transplant surgery through virtual reality. Using VRiMS VR headsets, you’ll simulate surgical procedures, refine your technique, and gain hands-on experience in a fully immersive environment.

It’s an innovative and realistic way to build your confidence and understanding of one of the most demanding fields in modern surgery.

Step in, suit up, and see what it’s like to operate at the frontier of technology and transplantation.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:14h30 – 15h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:17h30 – 18h45
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule:16h00 – 17h15
Trainers: Professor Jag Dhanda; Charlotte Boland
Participants: 20

This Workshop is designed to introduce medical students to the world of regional anesthesia. This dynamic and interactive educational event offers you a structured and immersive learning experience. Guided by our instructors, participants will be able to explore the science and practice of regional anesthesia, perform live scanning of sonoanatomy based on common clinical scenarios, and practice ultrasound-guided needling.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h20
Trainers: Afonso Amorim, MD; Beatriz Soares, MD; David Paixão, MD; João Moniz, MD; Pedro Pinto, MD; João Pinho, MD.
Participants: 20

As a medical student, have you ever found yourself wondering – How do doctors decipher those ECGs? If you have, this workshop is the right one for you! In this workshop, you will be guided along the basics of the ECG and master the analysis through a step-by-step approach. Don’t miss this chance to finally understand the trace of a beating heart.

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule:
Trainers:
Participants: 20

Are you fascinated by the field of Aesthetic Medicine but uncertain about your ability to confidently perform facial harmonization procedures? This workshop is designed for you! We'll start by covering the essentials, offering you the chance to learn key techniques and observe a live demonstration. Then, it's all about hands-on practice! Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you'll dive into facial harmonization, mastering procedures such as dermal filler injections and botulinum toxin application. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to refine their skills on cadavers, ensuring you're well-prepared to excel in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Get ready to elevate your expertise and become a Facial Harmonization specialist!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h00;
Trainers: Rúben Malcata Nogueira, MD; Catarina Gouveia, MD; Vera Eiró, MD; Francisco Melo, MD
Participants: 8

Always wanted to explore sports medicine but never had the chance? Grab this opportunity to dive in the most complete workshop on this topic!

You will get the chance to participate in several theoretical and practical topics of this growing specialty! From musculoskeletal examination and following the healing journey of the most common sports injuries – you won’t be disappointed!

Did we already mention that you can also participate in a hands-on ultrasound examination? Plus, you’ll learn about the vital role of the team’s doctor in optimizing sports performance and injury recovery.

What are you waiting for? Join us and take the first step to recovery support!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-17h20;
Trainers: João Beckert MD;
Participants: 15

Are you addicted to Bones, CSI, NCIS and other crime series? Did you always dream of joining their team and solving the crimes? Did you know that the examinations on living people are, by far, the most frequent in Forensic Medicine?

Join us and help solve the real crime scene we prepared for you! Get into the complex world of intimate violence, sometimes leading to death. Enjoy your first experience on bone trauma analysis!

Team up with our experts, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex specialty that has so much more to offer than what you might think.

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 14h00-18h30
Trainers: João Pinheiro, MD
Participants: 30

Imagine that you are a family medicine doctor and a patient arrives at your office who wants to adopt a diet that you’re unfamiliar with. You don’t have a nutritionist at your health-center, and you need to deal with this situation yourself. Have you been prepared during your medical training for this situation? Don’t worry, here is a workshop that will bring you the necessary tools to deal with this situation correctly. The “Culinary Medicine in Medical Practice” workshop is dedicated to all future doctors and nutritionists who want to prepare to deal with issues related to nutrition. It is a practical workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about various diets that are currently adopted by various people, as well as listen firsthand the opinion of people who practice them. Additionally, you will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to prepare a dish yourself with the help of a certified culinary chef. Do not miss the opportunity to become an expert in nutrition related issues as well as to learn how to cook meals, tools which are most useful for the education of your future patients.

Bring a container to take your cooked food back home with you!

Location: NOVA Medical School
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h50
Trainers: João de Sousa Ribeiro, MD; Ana Sanchez
Participants: 16

It is common sense that all patients deserve the best medical care. But how can you provide it if you can’t communicate with your patient? 

Unfortunately, this is what often happens when deaf patients seek medical care. 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Portuguese Sign Language to effectively communicate with your deaf patients in a clinical setting.

Join us and become a better doctor for ALL your patients!

Location: Nova Medical School
Schedule: 
Trainers: Amélia Amil, MD
Participants: 25