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Bahiana celebrates 25 years of the Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Human Health

The Silver Jubilee marks a phase of maturation and consolidation for the program, which has already graduated 326 masters, 222 doctors, and accumulated around 2.500 scientific publications.

05/11/2025

A Bahiana The institution celebrated the Silver Jubilee of its Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Human Health in a ceremony held last Friday, October 31st, at the Cabula Campus. The rector, Dr. Maria Luisa Soliani, emphasized that the creation of the program represents a milestone in the institution's history, paving the way for scientific production and the generation of knowledge. The rector also highlighted the format that allows for the reconciliation of training with professional practice and the presence of care as a structuring axis: "It is our differential, whether with students, with professors, and with everything we do." She recalled that this attentive and human approach is an essential part of medical training and the entire healthcare team, sustaining the ethical commitment that defines the practice at the institution. Bahiana.

The opening panel, “Science and Life: reflections on the role of science in the construction of life and society,” was led by Professor Dr. João Carlos Salles, former rector of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), a partner institution in several projects and research. Salles reflected on the importance of integrating sensitivity and technique in scientific production. “Sometimes, science, incredibly, cannot address the problems of life, and therefore we need institutions to combine interdisciplinary knowledge so that technology does not become detrimental to life,” he argued. He added that scientific advancement is only sustainable when supported by a humanistic education, especially in a time of rapid technological transformations.

Closing the program, the program coordinator, Professor Dr. Ana Marice Ladeia, presented the theme "25 years of science and commitment: achievements and perspectives," highlighting the maturity and self-sufficiency achieved throughout its history. During this period, the course has already awarded degrees to 326 masters and 222 doctors and has accumulated approximately 2.500 published articles. A reference in research focused on the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) and neglected diseases, the program has also expanded its international presence. "Today we are self-sufficient, both in production and in the training of researchers. This trajectory reflects the maturity and commitment to a science that transforms lives," emphasized the coordinator. The event also included tributes to the former coordinators of the Program, Professors Carlos Marcílio and Bernardo Galvão, and to the current coordinator, Professor Ana Marice Ladeia. Professor Armênio Guimarães, professor and researcher of this Postgraduate Program, was also honored.