Global Community

Internationalization

The Internationalization Program represents a complete transformation focused on curricular innovation, faculty development, and the creation of exchange opportunities for students. Its goal is to prepare students for global practice with excellence in teaching and expansion of knowledge.

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Mobility Program

Global academic horizons

The Academic Mobility Program was created following the guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MEC) and with the support of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), focusing on curricular innovation, faculty development, and the creation of exchange opportunities for students.

The program aims to prepare medical and dental students and faculty for a global healthcare practice through academic exchanges, international clinical internships, and research programs with partner institutions worldwide.

Active agreements with institutions in the United States, India, Indonesia, Italy, and Portugal guarantee structured mobility options. For partnerships outside this scope, the institution also supports free mover arrangements.

Objectives

Purpose of the program

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Broadening academic horizons
To offer students and faculty the opportunity to expand their knowledge and academic perspectives, enriching their training through innovative teaching methods and different approaches in medical and dental practice.
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Knowledge exchange
To promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices among medical and dental education institutions worldwide, fostering intercultural understanding and international collaboration.
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Access to different health systems
To provide students with experiences in different health systems, teaching methods, and cultures, strengthening their professional development and ability to work in international clinical and scientific contexts.

Modalities

How to participate in the exchange program

International research programs

Participation in scientific research projects at international partner institutions, focusing on the production and publication of knowledge in Medicine and Dentistry.

Traditional academic exchange

Students and faculty attend partner institutions for specific periods, experiencing academic life and deepening their skills in international contexts.

International clinical internships

Clinical rotations in hospitals and clinics in partner countries, providing direct contact with healthcare practices and protocols from other systems.

Volunteer programs in healthcare

Participation in volunteer health initiatives in underprivileged communities, such as the Health Boat and the Students Without Borders program, broadening the humanistic perspective of their education.

Specialized courses and workshops

Participation in professional development courses and workshops abroad, in the academic, clinical and innovation fields, as a complement to regular training.

International Partnerships

Partner countries and institutions

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United States
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India
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Indonesia
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Italy
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Portugal

International Students

Requirements for receptive mobility

Students from other institutions who wish to participate in a mobility program at São Leopoldo Mandic must submit the following documentation:

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Updated academic transcript
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Proof of active enrollment at the home institution
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Copy of passport
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Academic mobility form
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Letter of motivation / letter of intent to participate

Participants must purchase travel and health insurance before arriving in Brazil (the policy must cover the entire stay), including personal accident and repatriation insurance. The institution is not responsible for any incidents that may occur.

For visa information, please contact the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your country of origin.

The institution does not provide housing for exchange students on any of its campuses. Students must arrange their own accommodation.

A complete vaccination record is recommended, especially for yellow fever, polio, measles, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus.

Active Mobility

Preparing for an exchange program

Students from São Leopoldo Mandic interested in participating in international mobility programs should follow the announcements published by the Internationalization Directorate through lectures and official communications. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, subject to the availability of current partnerships.

For exchange programs at non-affiliated institutions, the free mover option is available. In this case, the student must contact the host institution directly and notify the Mandic internationalization office in advance.

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Travel and health insurance is mandatory for the entire duration of the exchange program
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Complete vaccination record (yellow fever, polio, measles, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus recommended)
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Prior coordination of the visa with the authorities of the destination country
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Accommodation arranged independently by the student

Internationalization Team

Program leadership

Professor Dr. Ana Maria de Matos Rettl

Academic Director

Andréia Maura Frey de Lira

Director of Academic Operations

Professor Dr. Altair Bel Cury

Director of Internationalization – Dentistry Coordination

Professor Dr. Elizabeth Ferreira Martinez

Medical Coordination

Documents

Regulations and forms

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Academic Mobility Regulations – Campinas

Rules and guidelines for the mobility program at the Campinas campus.

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Academic Mobility Regulations – Araras

Rules and guidelines for the mobility program at the Araras campus.

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Academic Mobility Regulations – Limeira

Rules and guidelines for the mobility program at the Limeira campus.

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Academic Mobility Regulations – Arcoverde

Rules and guidelines for the mobility program at the Arcoverde campus.

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Mobility Request

Application form for participation in the exchange program.

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Commitment Agreement

Commitment document to be signed by the participating student.

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Application and contact

Speak to the internationalization team

Students, faculty, and institutions interested in academic mobility can submit an expression of interest. The internationalization team will then respond with instructions on how to proceed.