Master’s and Doctorate in Comprehensive Healthcare

The Postgraduate Program in Comprehensive Healthcare at the Professor Fernando Figueira Institute of Integral Medicine (IMIP) was established in 1993, initially offering a Master’s degree in Maternal and Child Health. In 2006, the postgraduate program was expanded with the creation of the Doctorate degree. With the expansion of IMIP’s healthcare services from maternal and child care to comprehensive healthcare, the Postgraduate Program was renamed Comprehensive Healthcare in 2017.

This is a multiprofessional program focused on training researchers with strong theoretical knowledge, critical insight, and innovative capacity, prepared to work in higher education, research, and health service management. The curriculum is based on active learning methodologies and aligned with the needs of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS).

The program is regulated by CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel), part of the Brazilian Ministry of Education, and is continuously updated in alignment with the guidelines of the Medicine II area and the contemporary challenges of public health.

Currently, the program holds a Level 6 rating from CAPES, awarded in the 2017–2020 quadrennial evaluation, positioning it as a program of excellence recognized for its scientific production, social impact, and international engagement.

The program implements affirmative action policies to govern the selection processes, ensuring access for priority groups and promoting a more diverse and representative academic environment.

  • Infrastructure

    Physical Facilities
    The program occupies a total area of 476 m² across two floors. It has 8 air-conditioned classrooms, each with a capacity of 30 people, equipped with audiovisual resources and high-speed internet access. There are also faculty offices, a break room, restrooms, circulation areas, and a special room for thesis defenses (Prof. G. J. Ebrahim Room), with a capacity of up to 80 people.

    Computer Lab
    The Computer Lab measures 70 m² and contains 18 computers connected to the internet via fiber optics. The equipment includes data analysis and statistics software such as Stata, SPSS, Epi-Info, and artificial intelligence tools, as well as an interactive multimedia projector for practical activities and training sessions.

    Telehealth and Digital Health Laboratory
    IMIP maintains two Telehealth laboratories, each with a capacity of 30 people, equipped with video collaboration technology. The Digital Health Coordination, established in 2022, integrates innovative projects such as Indigenous Telehealth, OncoHelp, and Virtual First, and also operates the IMIP Studio for recording video lessons and broadcasts. Learn more [https://imip.org.br/o_ensino/saude-digital/]

    Ana Bove Library
    The Ana Bove Library specializes in health sciences and provides informational support to IMIP students and professionals. It offers access to the CAPES Periodicals Portal, REDCap, Virtual Health Library, in addition to services supporting research and scientific production. Learn more [https://imip.org.br/o_ensino/biblioteca/]

    Auditoriums and Event Rooms
    IMIP has 8 auditoriums dedicated to teaching, research, and academic events. Notably, the IMIP Science and Culture Space has a capacity for 720 people, climate control, and high-quality sound and image systems. In total, there are more than 1,360 seats available across auditoriums and rooms. Learn more [https://imip.org.br/o-imip/teatro-do-imip/]

    IMIP Hospital Complex
    With an area of 69,000 m², the IMIP hospital complex has 1,075 beds, including 101 intensive care units (ICU), and performs over 800,000 consultations and 49,000 hospitalizations annually. The hospital infrastructure is fundamental for the development of clinical and epidemiological research integrated with the graduate program. Learn more [https://imip.org.br/o-imip/quem-somos/]

    Research Laboratories
    The program has access to various specialized laboratories:
    • Clinical Analysis Laboratory (360 m²)
    • Pathology Laboratory (110 m²)
    • Molecular Biology and Immunophenotyping Laboratory (65 m²)
    • Imaging Laboratory (250 m²)
    • Thematic laboratories in the areas of child health, women’s health, nutrition, and service evaluation
    • Oncology Laboratory, in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (USA)

    IMIP Research Infrastructure

    Clinical Research Center (CRC)
    The CRC occupies 450 m² and includes beds, offices, collection rooms, and facilities for clinical studies in areas such as oncology, cardiology, rare diseases, and vaccines. The center also offers an annual advanced course in clinical research.

    Translational Research Laboratory
    Led by Prof. Dr. Leuridan Torres, the Translational Research Laboratory conducts basic and applied research in molecular biology, cell culture, and cytometry, using high-tech equipment.

    IMIP Biobank
    A pioneer in the Northeast region, the IMIP Biobank stores biological samples for research in oncology and rare diseases, serving as a strategic resource for advancing translational science.

    Shared Laboratory
    A shared space equipped with HPLC, real-time PCR, flow cytometry, among other resources. It serves researchers from IMIP and partner institutions.

    Research Support Center (NAP)
    NAP offers technical and methodological support to the program’s researchers, including statistical consulting, database development, assistance with funding applications, and research reports.

    Research Ethics Committee (CEP-IMIP)
    Coordinated by Dr. Lygia Carmen de Moraes Vanderlei, CEP-IMIP reviews research projects involving human subjects. Composed of a multidisciplinary team, it holds regular meetings and has its own facilities for public service.


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  • Program Impact

    The Comprehensive Healthcare Postgraduate Program at IMIP has established its relevance in training highly qualified human resources, producing scientific research applied to the needs of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), and integrating teaching, research, innovation, and community outreach.

    Its intellectual output covers strategic topics such as maternal and child health, chronic diseases, oncology, digital health, health education, and equity in access to services, contributing to public policies, improved healthcare delivery, and the critical training of professionals.

    The program’s response during public health emergencies such as the Zika and COVID-19 epidemics resulted in high-impact publications, production of technical documents, technology development, and strengthening of collaborative networks. Research projects led by faculty and students directly influenced hospital care and public health strategies.

    Through interinstitutional partnerships, the program has expanded its national reach by promoting Cooperation Projects (PCI) with other educational and healthcare institutions, training new masters and doctorate graduates, and contributing to the establishment of graduate programs in different regions.

    Social impact is also reflected in extension activities in vulnerable communities, indigenous health, initiatives focused on mental health, patient safety, and chronic disease prevention. The direct involvement of faculty, students, and alumni in community projects broadens the program’s reach and significance.

    In the field of innovation, highlights include participation in the implementation of electronic medical records, development of content for the IMIP Educa platform, production of podcasts, and the application of artificial intelligence in research. These actions contribute to democratizing knowledge and modernizing health education.

    The program also strengthens internationalization by hosting foreign students and establishing cooperation networks with international institutions, expanding its activities beyond national borders.

    Finally, the commitment to culture, institutional memory, and humanization of care is reaffirmed through artistic events and activities at the IMIP Museum, promoting integration between science, art, and civic education.

  • Target audience

    The Comprehensive Healthcare Postgraduate Program at IMIP is aimed at professionals with higher education degrees in the areas of Biological Sciences, Biomedicine, Physical Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Medicine, Nutrition, Dentistry, Psychology, Social Work, and Occupational Therapy, as well as graduates from other fields who have demonstrated proven experience working in the health sector.

  • Objectives

    General Objective
    To train highly qualified researchers and faculty members with mastery of scientific methods and the capacity for innovation in the health field. The Program promotes the production and dissemination of knowledge, preparing master’s, doctorate, postdoctorate students, and undergraduate research students for roles in higher education, research, and health management.
    It also aims to:
    • Encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research;
    • Strengthen national and international partnerships;
    • Promote academic mobility of faculty and students;
    • Increase scientific publications in high-impact journals;
    • Foster the generation of knowledge applied to the needs of the SUS (Brazilian Unified Health System) and the Brazilian population.

    Specific Objectives
    Master’s in Comprehensive Healthcare

    Provide in-depth technical and academic training for health professionals, preparing researchers capable of conducting scientific investigations and working in higher education and postgraduate studies (lato and stricto sensu), aligned with the program’s research lines.

    Doctorate in Comprehensive Healthcare

    Train researchers capable of leading scientific projects, developing innovative knowledge, and qualifying professionals for roles in teaching and research institutions, aligned with the program’s research lines.

     

  • Concentration Areas and Research Lines

    The Master’s and Doctorate courses in Integral Health are structured into three concentration areas, each with their respective research lines:

    Health Programs and Services:

    – Evaluation of health programs and services;

    – Training of health professionals.

    Epidemiological, Clinical, and Surgical Investigation:

    – Epidemiological, clinical, and translational studies in prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum;

    – Epidemiological, clinical, and surgical studies of prevalent conditions in childhood and adolescence;

    – Epidemiological, clinical, and surgical studies in adult and elderly health;

    – Epidemiological, clinical, and surgical studies in urology and gynecology;

    – Epidemiology of growth and development problems, feeding, and nutrition;

    – Prevention of adult diseases starting in childhood and adolescence.

    Basic and Translational Research:

    – Studies on the biology of aging and cancer: cellular, molecular, genetic, and immunological aspects;

    – Cellular and molecular mechanisms of immunity, inflammation, and infection.

  • Documents

  • Curricular Structure

    ▪ Master’s in Comprehensive Healthcare

    The Master’s in Comprehensive Healthcare requires a minimum of 57 credits, totaling a minimum workload of 855 hours.

    The program’s activities are delivered through the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method, which is developed through tutorial modules and laboratory courses (required disciplines), structured as follows:

    Modules:

    – GT/Module 1 – The Scenario (2 credits/30 hours)

    – GT/Module 2 – The Method (3 credits/45 hours)

    Laboratory Courses:

    – Critical Research Reading Lab (4 credits/60 hours)

    – Scientific Research Methodology in Integral Health Lab (7 credits/105 hours)

    – Biostatistics Lab (4 credits/60 hours)

    – Higher Education Teaching Methods Lab (3 credits/45 hours)

    Additionally, 30 credits (450 hours) are allocated for the completion of the final thesis, and 4 credits (60 hours) are reserved for elective courses.

    Doctorate in Comprehensive Healthcare

    The Doctorate in Comprehensive Healthcare requires a minimum of 90 credits, distributed as follows:

    – 15 credits for required courses,

    – 15 credits for elective courses,

    – 60 credits for thesis development and defense.

    The total minimum workload is 1,380 hours. 

    Required Courses:

    – Epistemology and Philosophy of Health Sciences (2 credits/30 hours)

    – Evidence-Based Health (2 credits/30 hours)

    – Special Topics in Scientific Research (4 credits/60 hours)

    – Advanced Seminars in Integral Health (4 credits/60 hours)

    – Database Construction and Analysis (3 credits/45 hours)

    The 15 elective credits may be completed in any postgraduate program at IMIP or another institution, provided they are recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) and pre-approved by the Program’s Academic Committee.

    Elective Courses:

    A selection of elective courses is offered annually, aligned with the program’s research focus areas and updated according to current demands in Integral Health. These include:

    – Health Promotion Evaluation

    – Health Programs and Services Evaluation

    – Health Intervention Assessment

    – Health Evaluation III: Effectiveness Assessment

    – Cellular and Molecular Basis of Immunity

    – Cellular and Molecular Basis of Inflammation

    – Fundamentals of Molecular and Cellular Biology

    – Biostatistics I

    – Biostatistics II

    – Resource Acquisition and Project Management

    – COVID-19 and Pregnancy

    – Clinical Research Design and Methodology

    – Higher Education Teaching Methods

    – Basic Epi Info

    – Advanced Epi Info

    – General Epidemiology

    – Microcirculation Studies – Clinical and Experimental Aspects

    – Research Ethics/Bioethics

    – Basic Immunology

    – Health Informatics

    – Epidemiological Methods in Health Program Evaluation

    – Health Literature Research: Retrieval, Standardization, and Study Submission

    – Database Research and Bibliographic Management

    – Qualitative Research

    – Translational Immunology Research

    – Public Health Policies

    – Scientific Article Writing

    – Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    – Evidence-Based Health

    – Perinatal Health

    – Advanced Topics in Immunology

    – Advanced Topics in Translational Epidemiology

  • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

  • Faculty Members

    FULL-TIME FACULTY:

    Alex Sandro Rolland de Souza 

    PhD in Maternal and Child Health, Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Brazil

    Ariani Impieri de Souza 

    PhD in Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil

    Aurélio Antônio Ribeiro da Costa 

    PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil

    Guilherme Jorge Costa 

    PhD in Oncology, National Cancer Institute (INCA/IMIP), Brazil

    João Guilherme Bezerra Alves 

    PhD in Medicine, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil

    Jurema Telles de Oliveira Lima Sales 

    PhD in Oncology, National Cancer Institute/Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Brazil

    Leila Katz 

    PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil

    Leuridan Cavalcante Torres 

    Postdoctorate Fellow in Cell and Molecular Biology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine (USP), Brazil

    Lívia Barboza de Andrade 

    Postdoctorate Fellow in Pulmonary Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

    Maria de Fátima Costa Caminha 

    Postdoctorate Fellow in Maternal and Child Health, Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Brazil

    Maria do Carmo Menezes Bezerra Duarte 

    PhD in Maternal and Child Health, Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Brazil

    Maria Júlia Gonçalves de Mello 

    PhD in Tropical Medicine, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil

    Melania Maria Ramos de Amorim 

    Postdoctorate Fellow, State University of Campinas, Brazil

    Postdoctorate Fellow, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland

    AFFILIATED FACULTY:

    Jailson de Barros Correia 

    PhD in Medicine, University of Liverpool, England

    José Roberto da Silva Junior

    PhD in Maternal and Child Health, Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Brazil

    Lygia Carmen de Moraes Vanderlei 

    PhD in Public Health, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2010)

    Suely Arruda Vidal  

    PhD in Maternal and Child Health, Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP), Brazil

     

  • Visiting Faculty:

    Marcelo Urquia

    Epidemiologist, Community Health Scientist, and specialist in gender, immigration, and health studies. University of Manitoba, Canada.

  • Publications

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    THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

    The final course work is presented in the form of a Thesis/Dissertation and should contribute to the development of studies aimed at producing knowledge spanning the entire life cycle (prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum), prevalent health issues in childhood and adolescence, adult and elderly health, urology and gynecology, through to growth and development problems, nutrition, and prevention of adult diseases in childhood and adolescence. Additionally, it contributes to the advancement of translational research, primarily focused on the biology of aging and cancer, including cellular, molecular, genetic, and immunological aspects, as well as the investigation of cellular and molecular mechanisms of immunity, inflammation, and infection. In the field of management, research is emphasized in healthcare programs and services, and health professional education. Graduate students must demonstrate mastery and systematization of the topic and methodology adopted to develop results focused on advancing and disseminating scientific knowledge.

    The Program’s dissertations are available in our Higia Institutional Repository http://higia.imip.org.br/

    BIBLIOGRAPHIC PRODUCTION

    The Comprehensive Healthcare Postgraduate Program at IMIP has historically focused on the qualitative aspects of scientific production by its students and faculty, fostering a collaborative environment that consistently encourages critical analysis and the development of ethical research with high scientific quality. Consequently, the theses and dissertations produced by the Program yield robust results that enable the secure advancement of Science and create significant social impact.

    Acesse aqui o Relatório do Índice H dos Docentes (2021–2024)

     

  • Selection process

    ▪ Master’s in Comprehensive Healthcare

    The Master’s in Comprehensive Healthcare offers 14 (fourteen) annual vacancies through a public selection process. An additional 2 (two) vacancies are reserved for candidates from Portuguese-speaking African countries, who must be officially nominated by educational and/or health institutions from their home countries that have established technical-scientific cooperation agreements with IMIP. The selection process consists of the following stages:

    1) Written exam comprising two parts:

    – Part 1: Subject-specific knowledge test (weight: 2, elimination criteria)

    – Part 2: English language comprehension test (elimination criteria)

    The following stages apply only to candidates who pass the subject-specific and English tests:

    2) Lattes Curriculum evaluation (weight: 3). The Selection Committee will assess candidates’ curricula using the “curriculum evaluation criteria” established by IMIP’s Graduate Program in Integral Health, available in the selection notice.

    3) Research proposal evaluation (weight: 3), considering:

    1. a) Feasibility
    2. b) Proposal relevance
    3. c) Innovation (originality)
    4. d) Ethical compliance
    5. e) Significance
    6. f) Alignment with the Program’s research lines

    4) Interview (weight: 2) to assess:

    – Professional background

    – Motivation for the Program

    – Research line interest

    – Time availability for program requirements

    Doctorate in Comprehensive Healthcare

    The Doctorate Program offers 10 (ten) annual vacancies through a public selection process with the following stages:

    1) English language comprehension test (elimination criteria)

    2) Thesis project evaluation (weight: 5) assessing:

    1. a) Feasibility
    2. b) Relevance
    3. c) Innovation
    4. d) Ethical compliance
    5. e) Significance
    6. f) Publication potential
    7. g) Alignment with advisor’s research line

    The project must include: title, introduction (literature review), objectives, FINER justification, hypothesis (if applicable), methods, timeline, budget, and references.

    3) Lattes Curriculum evaluation (weight: 3), prioritizing the candidate’s technical-scientific production from the last 3 (three) years.

    4) Interview (weight: 2) assessing:

    – Professional background

    – Program motivation

    – Time availability

    [Click here to view the 2025 Master’s and Doctorate Selection Process Notice](#)

    [Apply here](#)

    SELECTION PROCESSES

    Continuous Flow For Direct Doctorate Admission

    The Doctorate Program offers alternative admission pathways:

    1) Continuous flow admission for direct doctorate entry:

    – Open to graduates (with or without health residency or Master’s degree) nominated by program-affiliated advisors

    – Requires pre-approved funded research project

    – Project evaluated by the Doctorate Selection Committee (CESED)

    – English proficiency test required

    – Mandatory prior publication in an indexed journal (minimum B3 Qualis CAPES for Medicine II) within last 3 years

    2) Master’s to Doctorate transfer (without thesis defense):

       – For current Master’s students in Comprehensive Healthcare

    – Must be requested by month 17 of Master’s program

    – Requires funded thesis project and advisor justification letter

    – Evaluated by CESED

    Direct Admission Program

    Direct doctorate admission for recent medical graduates nominated by Pernambucana de Saúde/IMIP Medical School as high-achieving students with research and teaching vocation (newly implemented program).

    Resident-PhD Program

    Direct doctorate admission for IMIP residents nominated by residency program coordinators as high-achieving students with research and teaching vocation (newly implemented program).

    Postdoctorate Program

    The program offers one annual CAPES Postdoctorate Fellowship (PNPD) to strengthen high-level research and research groups. Selection occurs through annual public notices.

    [For more information about PNPD/CAPES, click here](#)

     

    [View 2023 PNPD-CAPES/IMIP Final Selection Results](#)

     

    [Selection Notice](#)

     

    [Translational Research Postdoctorate Position – Learn more](#)

     

    Sandwich Doctorate Program Abroad (PDSE) 2024/2025

    The Sandwich Doctorate Program Abroad (PDSE) offers IMIP’s Integral Health graduate students exceptional opportunities for global research experience and academic growth.

    Program benefits include:

    Monthly stipend

    – Relocation allowance

    – Installation allowance

    – Health insurance

    – Location-specific supplements (when applicable)

    Selection Criteria:

    – Thesis project alignment

    – Academic performance

    – Scientific potential

    – Research plan relevance

    – Host institution suitability

    – Foreign co-advisor’s technical-scientific relevance

    Application Process:

    Interested candidates must submit:

    – Research plan

    – Updated Lattes CV

    – Justification letters

    – Language proficiency certificates

    [View CAPES Sandwich Doctorate Notice No. 30/2023-2024](#)

    [View Internal Sandwich Doctorate Selection Notice 2023](#)

  • Internationalization

    Internationalization is a strategic pillar of IMIP’s Graduate Program in Integral Health, enhancing academic, scientific, and healthcare excellence while addressing global health challenges.

    Since 2021, IMIP has established:

    – An International Cooperation Office under the General Superintendence;

    – An International Cooperation Committee (CCI/IMIP) to advise, coordinate, and monitor international initiatives.

    In partnership with the Program, CCI leads an integrated institutional policy with sustainable short-, medium-, and long-term goals.

    Core Initiatives

    – Establishment of the Internationalization Hub and CCI;

    – Development of an institutional policy for graduate program internationalization;

    – Participation in global networks (e.g., GCUB) and projects with WHO, PAHO, and foreign universities;

    – Events focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Health and Well-being);

    – Mapping and dissemination of international funding opportunities;

    – Technical support for project submissions and faculty/student mobility ;

    Partnerships & Outcomes 

    – 30+ active partnerships with institutions/researchers in Spain, Portugal, Canada, Mozambique, Angola, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands;

    – ~R$20 million raised through projects funded by PAHO/WHO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CAF America, etc.

    – Multicenter research in global networks: ImaGIne, RSV GOLD, and the Cancer Equity Observatory;

    – Faculty/student exchanges for technical missions, sandwich PhDs, and postdocs at leading institutions;

    – International Visiting Professor Program with dedicated funding.

    Scientific Output 

    – 80% of Program publications in English

    – 65% published in high-impact international journals

    – 40% feature foreign co-authors

    Global engagement

    – Faculty serve as reviewers/editors for prestigious international journals;

    – Participation in global conferences (maternal health, oncology, palliative care, epidemiology, public policy);

    – Bilingual courses, classes, and podcasts on IMIP Educa platform.

    Global South Cooperation

    – Annual 2 reserved Master’s slots for Portuguese-speaking African candidates;

    – Prioritized collaboration with African and Latin American institutions to promote equitable access to scientific training.

    2025–2028 ROADMAP

    1. Expand global health networks and multicenter projects;
    2. Enhance academic mobility for faculty/students;
    3. Strengthen CCI’s institutional coordination role;
    4. Increase submissions to high-impact English-language journals;
    5. Consolidate the International Visiting Professor Program;
    6. Deepen partnerships with Europe, Latin America, and Lusophone Africa;
    7. Host bilingual events and promote academic English proficiency;
    8. Lead international-impact projects (e.g., upcoming Digital Arbovirus Surveillance Network);
    9. Integrate international activities across undergraduate/graduate programs;
    10. Regularly monitor internationalization KPIs.

    [View full list of international partnerships](#)

    [Click here [ATTACHED FILE] to access the Program’s partnership and project portfolio](#)

    Key Features: 

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    – Quantified outcomes (R$20M, 80%, etc.) for impact clarity;

    – SDG/WHO/PAHO acronyms maintained with explanations;

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    – Active verbs (“Expand,” “Strengthen”) for goal-oriented language;

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  • Academic Exchange

    Exchange Programs

    The Comprehensive Healthcare Postgraduate Program at IMIP maintains national and international teaching and research exchanges designed to develop systematic joint knowledge production activities.

    International Exchanges  

    National Exchanges  

  • Alumni network

    Alumni impact: three decades of excellence

    For nearly three decades, IMIP’s Postgraduate Program in Comprehensive Healthcare has established itself as a premier institution for training master’s and doctoral graduates in Brazil’s healthcare sector. Our alumni have made significant contributions to education, research, healthcare management, and public policy formulation, with strong representation in public, private, and international sectors.

    Alumni profile

    Our postgraduates predominantly work in higher education, healthcare delivery, service management, and research. Key outcomes include:

    – 40.9% in academia, with strong representation in undergraduate, specialization, and graduate education;

    – 60.4% engaged in research activities, including scientific projects, student mentoring, and scholarly production;

    – 26.1% in management positions across public and private institutions

    – 15% of PhD graduates have pursued postdoctoral studies;

    – 40% of master’s graduates have continued to doctoral programs;

    – 69% have published at least one indexed paper, with **55%** in international journals;

    – Alumni hold positions at leading institutions including UFPE, USP, UFRN, UNICAMP, UFRJ, UnB, UFMG, and international centers in England, Belgium, USA, Angola, and Canada.

    Career outcomes 

    – 80%+ employment rate**, with positions in universities, health departments, and hospitals;

    – Nationwide and international distribution, demonstrating IMIP’s role in training mobile professionals with social impact;

    – Average salary:16 minimum wages, significantly above national standards.

    Program evaluation

    Annual tracking focuses on:

    – Career placement and employability;

    – Geographic distribution (local, regional, national, international);

    – Curriculum, advising, teaching methods, infrastructure, and research support.

    Satisfaction rates exceed 85% in key areas: 

    – Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology: 100% positive evaluation;

    – Curriculum structure:95%;

    – Advisor performance: 95%;

    – Faculty quality: 90%;

    – Practical/laboratory activities:85-95%.

    Scientific and social impact

    Alumni achievements include:

    – Publications in The Lancet Global Health, Journal of Public Health, and BMC Palliative Care;

    – Direct contributions to public health policy formulation;

    – Participation in Brazilian Ministry of Health technical committees and international consultancies.

    Institutional integration

    – 12 permanent faculty members are program alumni;

    – Many teach at Pernambucana de Saúde Medical School (FPS) and IMIP’s professional master’s programs;

    – Alumni lead 13 CNPq-certified research groups, strengthening research lines.

    Governance and Monitoring

    Alumni tracking is integrated with the Program’s:

    – Self-Assessment Group;

    – Strategic Planning.

    Data informs:

    – Teaching, research, and internationalization strategies;

    – Labor market integration improvements;

    – Continuing education initiatives and alumni events.

  • Program Coordinators:

    Prof. Dr. José Roberto da Silva Junior
    roberto.junior@imip.org.br

    Executive Secretariat:

    Ana Telma Araripe
    ana.araripe@imip.org.br

     

  • Contact Information

    Executive Office: Ana Telma Araripe
    Email: ana.araripe@imip.org.br

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