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The Stricto Sensu Graduation Program in Health Sciences at the Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais is expanding its master’s degree program in Belo Horizonte, offering a curriculum aligned with the activities of health professionals in the job market. Initially organized into three main areas – “Sciences Applied to Cancer,” “Sciences Applied to Cardiovascular Diseases,” and “Translational Medicine” –in 2025, the program included a new line of research: “Multidisciplinary Innovation in Health,” whose objective is to explore and promote innovative solutions and technologies in Medicine I, through multidisciplinary integration.

Recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, the program stands out for its faculty composed of highly qualified researchers. In addition, it has an excellent physical and technological infrastructure equipped with high-level resources, providing ideal conditions for developing projects and stimulating scientific collaboration. This structure is strengthened by the support of several units of the institution itself, such as the Minas Gerais Medical Sciences University Hospital (HUCM-MG), the Minas Gerais Medical Sciences Outpatient Clinic (ACM-MG), the Minas Gerais Medical Sciences Oncology Institute (IONCM-MG), the Minas Gerais Medical Sciences Eye Institute (IOCM-MG), the Realistic Simulation and Skills Laboratory (LabSim) and the Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Intervention Laboratory.

The program’s solidity is also reflected in its partnerships with national and international institutions, expanding opportunities for scientific collaboration and the insertion of researchers in the global scenario. As a result, research projects are developed in Belo Horizonte and several research centers in Brazil and abroad, allowing productive exchanges with renowned Brazilian and foreign researchers. This cooperation network contributes to the production of studies published in high-impact journals, attesting to the excellence and relevance of the program. Furthermore, the diversity of the faculty’s activities is evident in the plurality of research lines, projects, theses, and dissertations, reflecting the scope and innovation that characterize the graduate program.

Over its 10 years, the FCM-MG Master’s Program has already graduated more than 210 masters, qualified to work in teaching, research, and innovation activities. The program meets the demands of the health area, with an emphasis on the regional context, but it is also prepared to work at the national and international levels.

A Ordinance No. 526 published in the Official Gazette of June 18, 6, Section 2014, page 1recognizes the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program Stricto Sensu in Health Sciences of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais.

Prof. Phd. Alessandra Hübner de Souza - Academic Coordinator of the Program.

Presents the Master’s Degree in Health Sciences from FCM-MG.

To train highly qualified professionals for research, teaching and innovation in the medical field, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the improvement of healthcare practices.

Be qualified to work in teaching, research, assistance, and management in different areas of health.

TRAINING

RESEARCH

INTERNATIONALIZATION

SCHOLARSHIPS

STATISTICAL, EPIDEMIOLOGICAL, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND INNOVATION

REGIONAL INSERTION AND IMPACT ON SOCIETY

RESEARCH IN THE SUS

POPULARIZATION OF SCIENCE

Multidisciplinary Innovation in Health

Translational medicine

Cardiovascular Diseases Sciences Applied

sciences-applied-to-cardiovascular-diseases

Actions to extend and transfer knowledge to society and/or support public policies and/or social intervention.

The self-assessment of the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS) at FCMMG is an essential tool for the continuous improvement of the program, allowing it to align its actions with the institutional mission and strengthen its social, scientific, and international insertion. Based on a cyclical method, the self-assessment follows a structured process that involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, using innovative techniques to diagnose strengths, weaknesses, and strategic opportunities. Based on this diagnosis, action plans are drawn up in line with the strategic planning of the Graduate Program and the institution, ensuring that the information gathered is transformed into practical actions and continuously monitored through performance indicators. This dynamic model ensures that the program remains updated, promoting academic qualification, innovation, and social impact, in addition to meeting CAPES guidelines and contemporary demands in the health area.

Profa. Dra. Alessandra Hübner de Souza

Academic Deputy Coordinator of the Program

Graduated in Industrial Pharmacy, Master in Toxicological Biochemistry from the Federal University of Santa Maria, PhD and Post-doctorate in Biochemical and Molecular Pharmacology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Pharmacology) and Senior Post-doctorate in Medicine from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. Coordinator of the Master in Health Sciences at FCMMG. CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship – 2

Profa. Cláudia Lourdes Soares Laranjeira

Diretora-Geral da Faculdade Ciências Médicas MG

Graduated in Medicine from UFMG (1995), specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics from FEBRASGO (1997). Master in Obstetrics and Gynecology from UFMG (1999) and PhD from the Program of Sciences Applied to Surgery and Ophthalmology at UFMG (2024). Postgraduate degree in Health Education from FCMMG (2020). Coordinator of the Gynecology and Obstetrics service at Rede Mater Dei de Saúde since 2011 and supervisor of the Medical Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2009. President of SOGIMIG (2021-2023). General Director of FCMMG.

Prof. Phd. Susan Martins Lage

Vice-Director of the Faculty of Faculdade Ciências Médicas-MG

Graduated in Physiotherapy from the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (2008), specializing in Respiratory Physiotherapy from ASSOBRAFIR and COFFITO (2015), and in Health Education from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais – FCMMG (2020). Master’s degree from the Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences at UFMG (2011) – an area of concentration in Human Functional Performance, with a sandwich Master’s degree at the Federal University of Pernambuco – UFPE and at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte – UFRN – PROCAD/CAPES scholarship holder. PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from UFMG in the same program (2018) – emphasis on Respiratory Physiotherapy, with a sandwich PhD at the University of Aveiro / Portugal (2017) – CAPES scholarship holder. She is currently the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Vice-Director General of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais (FCMMG). She has experience in Physiotherapy, with an emphasis on Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, and Public Health, and Education Management.

Marayra Inês França Coury, Phd

Director of the Postgraduate Program in Faculdade Ciências Médicas-MG

Physician from Unifenas (2012). Master’s in health education, Unifenas (2019). Postgraduate degree in Health Education from FCMMG (2020). She works in Internal Medicine at the Socor and São Francisco de Assis Hospitals, and in Geriatrics at the Mater Dei Hospital, where she leads the Inpatient Unit exclusively for geriatric care. Coordinator of the Internal Medicine Team at the São Francisco de Assis Hospital Complex, responsible for the Residency and Specialization Program in Internal Medicine accredited by the MEC. Director of the postgraduate program at FCMMG.

José Felippe Pinho da Silva, PhD

Director of Research and Extension

Physiotherapist at PUCMG (2004), a specialist in respiratory physiotherapy and intensive care FEBRASGO (2006). Master in Physiology and Pharmacology at UFMG (2009) and PhD from the Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Physiology and Pharmacology (PPG-FISFAR) (2012). Postgraduate lato sensu in Health Education at FCMMG (2025). Postdoctoral fellow at the Laboratory of Excitable Membranes and Cardiac Biology – LAMEX- ICB- UFMG (2012-2014); Postdoctoral fellow in the Master’s program in Health Sciences at FCMMG (2015-2016). Director of Research and Extension at FCMMG.

Dr. Jair Leopoldo Raso

Secretary-General

Graduated in Medicine from the Barbacena School of Medicine (1982), Residency in Neurosurgery at the São Francisco Hospital in Belo Horizonte (1983-85), Fellowship in Vascular Neurosurgery and Skull Base at the Hospital da Beneficência Portuguesa in São Paulo (1986), Fellowship in Vascular Neurosurgery and Skull Base at George Washington University, Washington DC (1994-95). Master’s in surgery from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2004). PhD in Neurosurgery from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2009). Bachelor’s in philosophy from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (1994). Current activities: Director of the Minas Gerais Institute of Neurosurgery; Neurosurgeon, certified by the Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery (SBN), acting as preceptor of the neurosurgery residencies at the UNIMED BH and Biocor Hospitals; Adjunct Professor and General Secretary of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais; Full Member of the Minas Gerais Academy of Medicine; Has experience in the area of Medicine, with emphasis on Neurosurgery, working in the following areas: vascular neurosurgery, endoscopic, tumors and skull base. He is also a writer, theater director, and curator of art and culture at the Lucas Machado Educational Foundation.

Prof. Phd. Mariana Ribeiro Volpini Lana

Vice-Director of the Postgraduate Program in Faculdade Ciências Médicas-MG

Physiotherapist from PUC Minas (2004). Master’s (2010) and PhD (2015) in Bioengineering from UFMG, with a sandwich period at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Post-doctorate in Rehabilitation Sciences from UFMG (2020). Postgraduate degree in Neurological Physiotherapy (2005). MBA in Health Auditing and Quality Management (2022). Postgraduate degree in Health Education (2025) from FCMMG. Coordinator of the postgraduate course in Neurofunctional Physiotherapy for Children and Adults at FCMMG since 2021. Vice-director of the postgraduate program at FCMMG.

Valéria Soares de Oliveira

Academic Superintendent

Nathália Couto de Araújo Lima

Academic Coordinator

Déborah Monteiro Martins

Analyst

Daniella Pereira Vilela

Executive Assistant

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