Graduate Program in Medical Sciences

The Graduate Program in Medical Sciences, in its academic modality, was launched in 2020 with the Master's in Medical Sciences, recognized by CAPES/MEC. MANDIC's Master's in Medical Sciences comprises 2 Concentration Areas:

Minimally invasive surgery has grown to occupy a prominent and far-reaching place in the surgical field as a whole over the past 30 years. It is now integrated into various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, encompassing endoscopy, interventional radiology, and surgery itself across all surgical specialties and subspecialties. The aim is to deepen its technical-scientific foundations in order to create and develop new applications of this method, seeking greater integration of the various branches of surgery as a discipline, the scientific-technical training of new researchers, and the stimulation of artificial intelligence development in this field. The goal is to train teachers and researchers capable of developing new methodologies for health promotion and quality of life improvement. This will enable the development of interfaces between basic academic scientific research, the production of new technologies, the integration of various surgical interfaces, and the real clinical application of new therapeutic options for patients.

Translational research applies findings from basic science to projects aimed at improving human health and well-being. The intent is to translate basic research findings into clinical practice to produce and introduce new therapeutic targets, drugs, devices, and treatment options for patients. The goal is to train teachers and researchers capable of developing research for better health promotion and quality of life improvement, with the possibility of scaling production and filing patents for future clinical use. This will enable the development of interfaces between basic academic scientific research, the production of new drugs, and the real clinical application of new therapeutic options for patients.

MANDIC's Master's in Medical Sciences is committed to providing a solid training of qualified human resources for the exercise of advanced and transformative professional practice, with particular attention to the social context in which our graduates operate, as well as equipping them for teaching, research, and outreach in the Health field, in an inseparable connection with public policies suited to local realities with a social vision. To this end, up-to-date information, scientific evidence, and cutting-edge technologies for teaching and research will be used across the research lines that make up the Program.

MANDIC is grounded in the defense of universally accepted ethical values, including: Respect; Fraternity; Honesty; Tolerance; Quality; Solidarity; Humanization; Commitment; Teamwork; Transparency; Social Responsibility and Sustainability. The following resources are available for the operation of MANDIC's Master's in Medical Sciences:

For student training, MANDIC's Master's in Medical Sciences is built upon interrelated disciplines that provide the necessary foundations for the formation of teachers, stricto sensu researchers, and the development of research lines. The pedagogical structure is notably flexible and integrative across concentration areas, stimulating critical thinking and intellectual output among students together with their advisors and peers as co-participants in this process.

Students from many nationalities are attracted to MANDIC's PPG-Dentistry, including students from the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Paraguay, Chile, Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, and Angola.

MANDIC's Master's in Medical Sciences has a highly qualified faculty of doctoral professors with diverse backgrounds, recognized nationally and internationally. In addition, MANDIC offers state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, specialized technical staff, and an online course interaction platform. Knowledge and experience sharing is also fostered through lectures and presentations by Brazilian and international specialists, as well as partnerships with national and international institutions.

São Leopoldo Mandic is the only Brazilian educational institution to be part of the ORPHEUS group – Organisation for PhD Education in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in the European System – a member of the Association of European Universities, which brings together institutions active in health sciences and biomedicine.

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