University of Aveiro Launches Doctoral Program to Train Clinician-Scientists
The University of Aveiro, now accredited by A3ES, is set to train a new generation of clinician‑scientists through its three‑year doctoral program.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- A3ES grants accreditation to Aveiro’s three‑year PhD in medicine
- The curriculum focuses on transnational clinical and epidemiological research
- Doctoral candidates will work directly with partner Local Health Units (ULS)
Scope and Objectives of the Program
Accredited by A3ES (Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education), the three‑year doctoral programme aims to produce advanced medical researchers who can bridge patient care and scientific inquiry. Enrolled doctors will be trained as clinician‑scientists capable of designing and executing impactful health projects.
Collaboration with Local Health Units
The programme is linked to partner Local Health Units (ULS) in the Aveiro, Douro‑Vouga, Gaia‑Espinho and Aveiro regions. From the first year, PhD candidates will be tasked with proposing solutions to concrete health challenges identified within these ULS.
- Applied‑research modules are grounded in real clinical data.
- Students collaborate within the Egas Moniz Health Alliance’s multidisciplinary teams.
- Research outcomes are integrated directly into local health services.
Sources
Universidade de Aveiro obtém acreditação para formar médicos investigadores