Sleep and Circadian Medicine
The Sleep and Circadian Medicine Master's program — a cutting-edge curriculum at the intersection of sleep science, medicine, and circadian biology. Prepared with a strong practical, clinical, and translational focus. From basic research to clinical applications. Students will have the expertise to address sleep disorders and optimize health with innovative solutions. This program is designed for tomorrow's leaders in the field. Theoretical content in accordance with the somnologist certification exam from the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) and access to competence in sleep medicine by the “Ordem dos Médicos Portugueses".
3 reasons to choose this program
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High quality professional differentiation.
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Participation in national and international networks
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Multidisciplinary and highly distinguished teaching staff.
Objectives
- Understanding mechanisms: Develop a deep and comprehensive understanding of the physiological mechanisms of sleep, circadian rhythms and their close interaction, as well as their pathologies, building a solid foundation for research and clinical practice.
- Diagnostic skills: Promote skills in the assessment of sleep disorders, including clinical assessment and the use of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in sleep medicine.
- Integrative Treatment Strategies: To promote the acquisition of knowledge about integrative approaches to the treatment of sleep disorders, incorporating the latest therapeutic modalities and emerging technologies.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: To promote skills in the interdisciplinary approach, involving professionals from different fields (medicine, psychology, neuroscience, engineering, etc.) to address the complex challenges of sleep/circadian biology and medicine.
- Leadership and communication in Sleep and Circadian Medicine: Developing leadership and communication skills, contributing to advances in sleep medicine, public health initiatives, health policy development and preparing students to lead and innovate in a constantly evolving scenario such as the field of sleep and circadian medicine.
Skills acquisition
- Advanced Diagnostic Proficiency: Acquire expertise in employing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and techniques for assessing sleep disorders, including interpreting polysomnography results, actigraphy, and other specialized assessments;
- Treatment Planning and Intervention Skills: Develop comprehensive skills in designing and implementing tailored treatment plans for various sleep disorders; integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches, behavioural interventions, and pharmacological strategies;
- Research and Critical Analysis: Cultivate strong research skills, including the ability to critically analyse scientific literature, design and conduct research studies in sleep and circadian medicine, and contribute meaningfully to advancements in the field;
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Master the art of collaborating with professionals from diverse fields, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to address sleep and circadian challenges. Effective communication and teamwork are emphasized for holistic patient care;
- Patient Education and Communication: Develop skills in communicating complex sleep and circadian concepts to patients, healthcare professionals, and the broader community. Emphasis on education and health literacy.
Professional Opportunities
- Sleep medicine specialist;
- Clinical and basic researcher in sleep and circadian medicine;
- Sleep technologist;
- Sleep psychologist;
- Occupational health or industry consultant.
Research Topics
- Social and environmental determinants of sleep;
- Sleep and rhythms in neurological diseases;
- Sleep and rhythms in respiratory diseases;
- Sleep and rhythms in psychiatric diseases;
- Sleep technology and monitoring.
Target Students
Recipients may include individuals with training or interests in various fields related to health, science and research, including:
Health professionals - Physicians (e.g., pulmonologists, neurologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists, otorhinolaryngologists, stomatologists, maxillofacial surgeons) and Dentists, Nurses, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technicians, Psychologists. Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, pharmacists and other health professionals interested in the impact of sleep and circadian rhythms on rehabilitation and general health.
Researchers: Graduates with a background in biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related disciplines looking to specialise and research in the field of sleep and circadian medicine.
Conditions for Admission
To have completed the 1st cycle of studies leading to a bachelor's degree in one of the areas of intervention of this master's degree.
Candidates will be ranked by means of a curricular assessment and an interview in accordance with the criteria and weighting defined by the Master's Scientific Committee:
Curriculum appraisal: 60%, which will include assessment of the following parameters:
- Professional experience in the field, including work carried out.
- Motivation and rationale for the application, expressed in the letter of motivation;
- Classification obtained in previous degree(s);
Interview: 40%, which will assess the following parameters:
- Skills demonstrated:
- Matching the candidate's needs and expectations to the potential and limitations of the master's program;
- Suitability of the candidate's discourse to the objectives of the postgraduate program to which they are applying;
- The candidate's capacity for empathy and interpersonal relationships, in the context of team and multidisciplinary research work;
- The candidate's openness to exploring related areas in potential integrated projects with other groups dedicated to different themes.
Other Information
To apply please visit: https://fenix.medicina.ulisboa.pt
Candidates who already have a CAMPUS account (who are attending or have attended a course at the Faculdade de Medicina), must start the application at https://fenix.medicina.ulisboa.pt
To access must log in with the Campus account and then access the Candidate menu (at the top of the page) to start the application.
If you don’t remember the username or password of the account click HERE and follow the instructions for the recovery of the username or password. If you cannot retrieve your username or password trough the recovery mechanism, you should send an email to the address suporte@medicina.ulisboa.pt with the following data: full name; student number; course number identification; ID number (BI/CC); External email.
Applicants who do not have access to the Campus account (Fenix) should register HERE.
After creating your account you will receive in your email the username after which can start the formalization of the application in https://fenix.medicina.ulisboa.pt
Coordination
Accreditation
Cycle of studies: SLEEP AND CIRCADIAN MEDICINE
Higher Education Institution: UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA
Organizational Unit: FACULTY OF MEDICINE (UL) (UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA)
Process Number: NCE/22/2200246
Degree: MASTER
Decision: ACCREDITED
Date of publication: 2023-10-26