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The NOVA Medical School Summer Medical School is for children and young people aged 6 to 18, with programmes adapted to different ages and interests.

It is an opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences, explore the human body and Medicine, discover science and develop skills that matter for health and everyday life, in a stimulating and supervised academic environment.

There are programmes for participants aged 6 to 18, organised into different age groups:

• Kids: ages 6 to 10;
• Junior: ages 11 to 14;
• Pre-university programmes: ages 15 to 18.

Each programme has a specific age range. We recommend checking the page of the programme you are interested in to confirm the participation requirements.

The Summer Medical School offers different experiences, so that each participant can find the programme that best suits their age and interests.

• Lifestyle Smart Habits: explores health, food, physical activity, wellbeing and the importance of healthy habits.
• Brain Challenge: invites participants to discover the brain, how it works and the mechanisms behind memory, emotions and decision-making.
• Doctor Camp: offers an immersive experience of the world of Medicine, with hands-on activities, simulation and contact with clinical skills.
• Lifestyle & Performance: covers topics such as nutrition, performance, exercise and mindfulness.

The offer includes programmes for different ages, editions in Lisbon and in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, as well as specific international programmes.

See the Programmes section for the options, dates, locations and prices of each programme.

The programmes take place at NOVA Medical School and at partner facilities, depending on the edition.

• Lisbon: at NOVA Medical School, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, Lisbon;
• Madeira: at partner facilities in Funchal, namely the Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo da Madeira (Madeira School of Hospitality and Tourism).

Content and conditions vary depending on the programme and option chosen. In general, participants have access to the activities set out in the scientific and educational programme, with supervision throughout the week.

Depending on the edition, the registration fee may include:

• Participation in the scientific and hands-on activities;
• Materials needed for the activities and a welcome kit;
• Certificate of participation;
• Meals included in the programme;
• Personal accident insurance;
• Supervision by qualified monitors;
• Social and cultural activities, where applicable.

In programmes with accommodation, the services specifically listed for that option are also included.

To see exactly what is included in the price, always check the page of the chosen programme.

Yes. The meals provided for are included in the registration fee.

In programmes for children and young people aged 6 to 14, lunch and snacks are included. In programmes for ages 15 to 18, it depends on the option chosen: without accommodation, lunch and snacks are included; with accommodation, breakfast is also included.

Any allergies, food intolerances or specific dietary needs should be reported to the organisers at registration, so that they can be assessed in good time.

There is no daily transport between home and the venue. Getting to the meeting point and back home is, as a rule, the responsibility of families.

Yes, some programmes for young people aged 15 to 18 have options with accommodation.

Where available, accommodation is provided in a private residence, in a single room with a private bathroom, and includes 24-hour supervision by monitors throughout the programme. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in these options, under the conditions shown on the programme page.

Participants are supervised by a team that includes qualified monitors and, during the activities, health professionals, lecturers and students involved in the programmes.

The team provides supervision during the scheduled periods, fostering a safe, participatory and age-appropriate environment.

In options with accommodation, monitors provide 24-hour supervision on the scheduled days.

Supervision conditions and times are set for each programme.

Registration is done through the page of the chosen programme, where you can see the dates, locations, prices and available places.

In general terms, the process involves the following steps:

1. Choosing the programme and week;
2. Filling in the details requested in the registration form;
3. Completing the registration confirmation and payment procedures indicated by the organisers;
4. Receiving confirmation and the practical information needed to take part.

Participation is subject to availability and to the specific conditions of each programme. Where applicable, the organisers may ask for additional information needed to prepare the experience.

No. You do not need to want to study Medicine to take part in the Summer Medical School.

The programmes are designed for curious young people who want to better understand the human body, discover science, learn about health and develop healthier habits.

Some experiences are aimed more at those who want to explore the world of Medicine and the health professions, namely the “Doctor Camp” programme; others focus on the brain, nutrition, wellbeing and disease prevention.

What matters most is a willingness to discover, try things out, ask questions and learn.

You do not need high grades to take part in the Summer Medical School programmes.

These experiences value curiosity, active participation, a willingness to learn and openness to trying new activities. They are not only for students with excellent school results.

The aim is to provide an enriching educational experience, whatever each participant's school path.

Participation is always subject to the age requirements and specific conditions of the chosen programme.

Yes, you can sign up for more than one week, as long as places are available and the programmes are compatible in terms of dates and participation conditions.

It is a great opportunity to go deeper into different areas, explore new topics and extend the experience over the summer.

Each week or programme must be selected and confirmed according to the applicable registration procedures.

NOVA Medical School reserves the right to cancel a programme up to 60 days before the start date if the minimum number of registrations needed to open the class or group is not reached.

If the organisers cancel, registered participants will be informed through the contact details given at registration or by email.

Depending on the options available, a transfer to another class may be offered. Where this is not possible or not chosen, the amount paid will be refunded, under the terms communicated by the organisers.

Cancellation requests made by the participant must be sent in writing, by email, to the programme Coordination, stating the participant's name, the programme and the week concerned.

Under the Summer Medical School cancellation and changes policy:

• Up to 60 days before the programme starts: you can request cancellation of the registration.
• Less than 60 days before the programme starts: cancellations are not eligible for a refund.

The organisers also reserve the right to make minor changes to the programmes. Any communication about cancellations or changes is made through the contact details given at registration and/or by email.