Dr.ª Maria Miguel Carvalho

Academic Background

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (2008)

• Specialty Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Algarve Hospital Center – Portimão Unit

• Specialization in Sports Medicine, Porto Sports Medicine Center

• Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto

• Postgraduate Diploma in Climatology and Hydrology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto

Professional Experience

• Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist: Outpatient Consultations, Urgent Care / Emergency Services, Inpatient Care, and Surgical Operating Theater

• Sports Medicine & Athletic Team Physician:

  • Team Physician for the Portuguese Women's National Football Team (U-15 and U-19)

  • Physician for the Sailing High-Performance Center (Vilamoura Sailing)

  • Team Physician for Portimonense Futebol SAD (2015/2016 and 2016/2017 seasons)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• University Teaching: Guest Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (2013–2014)

• Scientific Research Projects (FMUP):

  • "Osteomyelitis induction in animal models, treatment, and outcome assessment" (2009)

  • "Excitotoxic lesions and reversible inactivation of the retrosplenial cortex" (2003–2005)

Main Areas of Practice

• Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Sports Medicine

• Subspecialized Shoulder and Elbow Clinic