Carolina Moura Mota is a 6th year medical student at NOVA Medical School, in Lisbon, Portugal. This year she had the great opportunity to join the UNICAMP community and to do a six weeks Cirurgical internship at Hospital das Clínicas - UNICAMP. She stayed in the Division of Trauma Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Gynecological & Obstetrics, from September to October 2022. Carolina talked about her experience.

“Getting to have the opportunity to study at UNICAMP, was without question a very important and unforgettable experience for my future as a doctor. Everyone was very kind and I felt at home. The environment at the Hospital de Clínicas is spectacular, everyone has their role, the clock never stops and the students are never forgotten. Being one of the largest hospitals in the area, the diversity of clinical cases is tremendous, which exponentially increases the knowledge and skills of the students. In addition, all the theoretical and theoretical-practical teaching through simulations is very enriching to our learning.

I would like to thank Professor Gustavo Fraga in advance, for his for his willingness and attention. Without him none of this would’ve been possible. I would also like to thank Professor Bortoto, Professor Patricia Rehder and Dra. Thalita Cipe for all the affection and dedication. I have absolutely no doubt that I learned a lot from them, and that this knowledge will be very valuable in my future. It was with them that I did not only developed my medical skills, but learned to care with love and warmth. They were some of the most humane doctors I have ever had contact with. They provided me with a wonderful internship and always made sure to give me the freedom to train and use my knowledge, with their supervision. 

Clariza from the International department was like our mother in Brazil. She was tireless and always available to help us. For this I will always be grateful.

At last, I would like to give a huge thank you, already very much missed, to our colleagues, who welcomed us so well and made a point of leaving a mark in our hearts. I am sure that we will meet many more times.

To all of you who made these two months unforgettable, thank you so much. I will never forget you! I Hope to see you all soon".