Dr.ª Joana Almeida Santos

Academic Background

• Degree in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

• Specialty Residency in General Pediatrics, Hospital de Dona Estefânia – Central Lisbon Hospital Center (CHLC)

Professional Experience

• Pediatric Consultant / Specialist in General & Pediatric Rheumatology

• Clinical Career & Hospital Experience:

  • 2010–2014: Specialty Residency in Pediatrics at Hospital de Dona Estefânia (CHLC)

  • 2014: Clinical Observership / Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at Great Ormond Street Hospital (London, UK)

  • 2015–2017: Pediatric Consultant at Hospital Particular do Algarve (Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic)

  • 2019–2024: Attending Pediatrician at Algarve University Hospital Center (CHUA) – Portimão Unit (Inpatient Ward, Neonatology, ER, Delivery Room Support, Day Hospital, and Specialized Outpatient Consultations)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Publications: Lead author (1st author) of scientific papers in international PubMed-indexed journals

• Conferences: Speaker and presenter of clinical studies at national and international medical congresses

• Advanced Training:

  • Pediatric and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (PALS/NALS) & Critical Care Transport Course, Hospital Infantil La Paz (Madrid, 2011)

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Training Course, CHUA (2020)

• Teaching & Community Health: Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in Pediatrics, development of clinical guidelines, community health education, and professional training

Main Areas of Practice

• General Pediatrics Consultations (Child Development & General Pediatric Care)

• Pediatric Rheumatology Consultations (Inflammatory, Autoimmune, and Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents)