Do you dream of becoming a heart surgeon? If you do, then this is the right workshop to attend. Participants will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate on a prosthetic valve replacement procedure on a real heart. Guided by experts you will practice two different techniques of valve surgery: the traditional valve prosthesis and the state-of-the-art rapid deployment sutureless valve. And as if that was not enough, we will have a few more surprises for you... Come and join us on this heartful experience. Language: English or Portuguese

Have you ever wondered, as a medical student, what you would do if you ran into a trauma victim and you were the most qualified person around? I mean... you would be “the most qualified person” because you’re a medical student BUT do you know what to do? Would you freeze or would you act? Would you be afraid of making a mistake? That’s exactly what this workshop is here for! Guided by our amazing instructors, you’ll get the chance to go through several trauma scenarios and practice different techniques. Join us and get ready to become a trauma expert! Language: Portuguese

Regional anaesthesia has become an integral and common component of both intraoperative anaesthesia and postoperative analgesia. It’s a complex and challenging technique that you probably won’t have the chance to try as a medical student. This is what this workshop is for! With the help of our experts, you will be able to untangle all the details of locoregional and neuroaxis anaesthesia and challenge yourself with our practical stations! Master your ultrasound proficiency and give nerve and neuroaxis blocks a try with our models! Language: English or Portuguese

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! Language: English or Portuguese

In the time of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, doctors frequently examined urine’s colour, odour and its texture. Additionally, they looked for bubbles, blood, and other signs of disease. Since then, Urology has much evolved with new approaches that range from robotic surgery to urologic physical therapy. Join this new era of Urology in a 'hands-on' approach, using high-fidelity medical models where you will be able to practice several manoeuvres, such as digital rectal examination and urinary catheterization. Afterwards, our physical therapist will show you some exercises for two of the most common situations in urology: post-prostatectomy rehabilitation and erectile dysfunction. Language: English or Portuguese

Psychiatry - this often overlooked medical speciality is a fascinating open door to the human mind and holds many mysteries waiting to be discovered by medical students. Eletroconvulsotherapy might sound like a contraption from old horror movies, but is actually a valid, effective therapy that is increasingly performed and has transformed the lives of patients suffering from severe mental disorders. In this workshop, you will dive into this fascinating side of not only adult psychiatry but also child and adolescent psychiatry and demystify some preconceived ideas. Language: Portuguese

Minimally invasive surgery is becoming more and more the standard of the surgery universe - it allows for safer, faster and less painful recovery after surgery. But laparoscopic techniques represent a new challenge for the surgeon, requiring extra coordination and spatial perception. This workshop will allow you to begin exploring this unique set of skills. Join us and become the surgeon you’ve always aspired to be! Language: English or Portuguese

Integrative medicine is a concept that is sometimes frowned upon - but what is it? This term refers to the incorporation of complementary approaches into conventional health care. In this workshop you will get the chance to explore this growing field. For starters, we will let you know all about hypnosis. Professor Mario Simões and Nurse Luís Abrantes will teach you the scientific basis, and afterwards, exemplify with a few techniques. The second session will be all about acupuncture, where you will be able to learn a few techniques and, if you're lucky, Doctor Joana Coelho and Doctor Mariana Lemos might relieve some of your pain with the help of their needles. Language: Portuguese

Although HIV infection treatment has become more and more effective over the years, and HIV infection is now a chronic disease and not the death sentence it was when it first appeared, HIV patients still face a major issue - stigma and discrimination. As a medical student you have the duty to educate yourself and promote the end of myths and misinformation surrounding HIV. In this workshop, you will get the opportunity to visit GAT IN-Mouraria - one of the frontlines dedicated to HIV prevention, detecting and care - and discover the different approaches of their work: from screening tests to counseling sessions and community work. Language: Portuguese

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. Language: Portuguese

The relationship developed between doctors and their patients is one of the most meaningful components of being a doctor. Moreover, understanding not only what patients tell you, but how they tell it is a crucial step to making the right diagnosis and establishing a successful therapeutic alliance. To develop this relationship you will need to master the art of communication, which will be essential, especially during difficult situations. In this workshop, you will learn the most efficient techniques to deliver bad news, how to empathize with your patients and how to support them positively. You will also get familiar with how to read patients’ body language and interpret what is being expressed. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a better doctor! Language: Portuguese

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 solving 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 expert, dive into the fascinating world of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences and discover the different aspects of this complex speciality that has so much more to offer than what you might think. Language: Portuguese

It’s every young doctors’ deep fear - Alone in the Emergency Room or during a night shift and you’re called for a patient who has a life-threatening condition. Have you ever wondered if you have the knowledge and “know-how” to act in those situations where every second counts? Don’t be afraid, this interactive workshop is prepared to give you a rundown of the most frequent and emergent cases you will find in the ER. In each station, you’ll be confronted with a different medical emergency and you’ll have not only to diagnose but to decide on how you want to manage your patient. Join us and by the end, you’ll be prepared to handle it all! Language: Portuguese

Vascular catheterizations - every medical student is eager to perform them, but, at the same time, afraid of hurting their patient in the process. Practising in high-fidelity simulation models is a priceless, safe, risk-free opportunity that you don’t want to miss. Don’t miss the chance to master these techniques and be more confident when you finally perform them on your patients! Language: Portuguese

Practice makes perfect - this applies to everything, and Medicine is no exception! Throughout this workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice 2 different but fundamental clinical skills: abdominal examination and airway approach. While you might get the chance to practice the first one on the wards, fastly recognizing the multitude of abdominal findings it’s a difficult task. Airway approach, on the other hand, is a straight forward procedure, but you rarely get the practice you need to master the technique. Join us in this workshop to hone these skills in our two high-fidelity simulators! Language: Portuguese

Game of Diagnosis is more than a workshop - it’s an exciting competition where you must team up to solve challenging clinical cases. But this won’t be your regular clinical case quiz - you will feel what it’s like to be completely responsible for a patient from diagnosis to treatment plan with Body Interact’s big interactive tables. The best team will be rewarded with a Body Interact subscription so you can run simulations anywhere, whenever you want. Join us and have fun while improving your decision-making and critical thinking! Will you be the last team standing? Language: English or Portuguese

Communication is the key everyone needs to reach their full potential. Speaking in public can be a hard challenge and while some of us are naturally born with it, others struggle a little more. Whether you are the former, and simply want to perfect your skills or the latter, and want to conquer the fear of public speaking - this workshop is for you! Our expert trainers from Speak and Lead will lead you through the intricacies of communication and will give you all the tools to captivate your audience and become a master communicator! Language: Portuguese or English