Primary Health Care Internship in a Portuguese-speaking African Country: insights from the experience of three Pediatric Residents

Authors

  • Ana Rita Jesus Hospital Pediátrico, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2649-5430
  • Ana Rita Fradique Hospital Pediátrico, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3928-2098
  • Mariana Sebastião Hospital Pediátrico, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra
  • Cláudia Oliveira Grupo Coordenador do Programa em Medicina Geral e Familiar de formação médica em Cabo Verde
  • Rui Nogueira Centro de Saúde Norton de Matos, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v35.i3.43478

Keywords:

human resources in health, medical residency, primary health care, portuguese-speaking african countries

Abstract

Undertaking an internship in a Portuguese-speaking African country (PALOP) is often sought after by residents during their training, particularly in the field of Primary Health Care. This type of experience is oftentimes regarded as an important contributor to both the professional and personal development of residents. We report the experience of three pediatric residents in Cape Verde, reflecting on the learning opportunities provided and their possible impact on residency.

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References

INE, Ministério da Saude e da Segurança Social. Inquérito Demográfico e de Saúde Reprodutiva (IDSR-III) 2018. Praia, Cabo Verde e Columbia, Maryland, USA: República de Cabo Verde; 2020.

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Published

2026-10-12

How to Cite

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Jesus AR, Fradique AR, Sebastião M, Oliveira C, Nogueira R. Primary Health Care Internship in a Portuguese-speaking African Country: insights from the experience of three Pediatric Residents . BGMJ [Internet]. 2026 Oct. 12 [cited 2026 Oct. 15];35(3):161-7. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/bgmj/article/view/43478

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2026)

Section

Letters to the Editor

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Rita Jesus, Ana Rita Fradique, Mariana Sebastião, Cláudia Oliveira, Rui Nogueira

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