Dr.ª Paula Santos Pinto

Academic Background

• Medical Degree (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon (2000)

• Specialty Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Funchal Central Hospital, São João University Hospital, and Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO Porto) (2003–2009)

• PhD in Clinical Research and Health Services, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto

• Advanced Executive Program in Healthcare Management, Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics

Professional Experience

• Obstetrician & Gynecologist / Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça (SESARAM, Madeira, since 2010)

• Clinical Subspecialization: Obstetric Ultrasound, Prenatal Diagnosis, High-Risk Obstetrics, Multiple Pregnancy, and Cardiotocography (CTG)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Academic Teaching & Mentorship:

  • Guest Assistant Lecturer at São José de Cluny Higher School of Nursing (since 2005)

  • Clinical Mentor for medical students from the University of Lisbon / University of Madeira and University of Porto

  • Residency Supervisor for Obstetrics & Gynecology and General Practice / Family Medicine medical residents

• Medical Simulation & Research:

  • Clinical Simulation Instructor at the Madeira Clinical Simulation Center

  • Author of scientific papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals

  • Invited speaker and session chair at national and international medical conferences

Main Areas of Practice

• Obstetrics & Gynecology Outpatient Consultations

• Prenatal Diagnosis & Fetal Medicine: High-Resolution Obstetric Ultrasound and Screening

• Gynecological Ultrasound

• High-Risk & Multiple Pregnancy Management

• Inpatient Care, Labor & Delivery Services