During July, Summer Medical School: Lifestyle 2025 brought health and science to different generations, from Lisbon to Aveiro, passing through Funchal and Porto Santo.
More than 150 participants—children, young people, and seniors from more than five countries—experienced the daily life of a medical and/or nutrition student up close. These were intense days, with practical experiences, workshops, and direct contact with health professionals, always with a strong component of innovation and proximity.
This pioneering program from NOVA Medical School aims to promote health literacy in an accessible and engaging way, combining science, practice, and fun. It was a transformative experience that showed how knowledge can impact the future, from the youngest to the most experienced generations.
This year, an e-book was launched with all the recipes shared with participants, which is available at “Cooking with science, nutrition adapted to the community.”
Summer Medical School 2025 benefited from the essential contribution of several entities and companies that believe in the value of this project for society and for the training of new generations.
Lisbon
Smeg Portugal, Eurest Portugal (responsible for participants' lunches in the NMS canteen), Laboratoire SVR, Abbott, Nestlé, Aromáticas Vivas, Nutrium, Gelpeixe, Super Bock Group, Xior Student Housing, GO fit, Essências de Portugal, Pachamama, Produtos da Madeira.
Madeira
Regional Government of Madeira, Regional Secretariat for Education of Madeira, Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection of Madeira, Madeira School of Hospitality and Tourism, Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM – Madeira Chemistry Centre), University of Madeira, CFarma – Madeira Pharmaceutical Centre, Lda., Ilhapeixe – Sociedade de peixe da ilha, S.A., Sousa Group, Investimentos SGPS, Lda., Porto Santo Line, Hotel Praia Dourada, Pingo Doce Porto Santo, Fitness Factory World, Meliá Madeira, SESARAM, Insular, GESBA – Banana da Madeira, Fábrica Ribeiro Sêco.
Scientific support
Portuguese Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Portuguese Nutrition Association, APDP Diabetes, SPMEV – Portuguese Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Adexo, Bento Menni Foundation.
More information about the Summer Medical School here.