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Assoc Prof Dr. Mércia Medeiros, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE ALAGOAS, Brazil
Suitability for Research for Women Researcher Award
Associate Professor Dr. Mércia Medeiros appears to be a strong candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her distinguished career and extensive contributions to pediatrics and medical education align well with the award’s criteria, which often recognize outstanding research and contributions by women in their respective fields.
Publication profile
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Education and Academic Background
Dr. Medeiros holds a PhD in Sciences Applied to Pediatrics from the Federal University of São Paulo, where her research focused on the prevalence of wheezing in infants and associated risk factors. She also has a Master’s degree in Child Health from the Federal University of Alagoas and various specializations, including in Medical Education and Health Education for SUS Preceptors.
Professional Experience
Dr. Medeiros is an Associate Professor III at the Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Alagoas (FAMED/UFAL), and is actively involved in the Postgraduate Program in Medical Sciences and the Professional Master’s Degree in Teaching in Health. She coordinates the Adolescent Medicine service and serves as a preceptor for the Pediatrics residency program.
Research Focus
Her research focuses on chronic diseases in pediatrics, allergic respiratory diseases, adolescent health, and medical education. This includes significant work on bronchial asthma and its impact on school performance, showcasing her commitment to addressing key issues in pediatric health and education.
Leadership and Involvement
Dr. Medeiros has held various leadership roles, including deputy director of the Faculty of Medicine and deputy coordinator of the Medicine course. She is also a member of the Department of School Health of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics.
Publication Top Notes
- Prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases in adolescents: nine-year follow-up study (2003-2012) – Jornal de Pediatria 91, 30-35 📊 – Cited by: 111, Year: 2015
- A extensão universitária e a promoção da saúde no Brasil: revisão sistemática – Revista Portal: Saúde e Sociedade 3 (3), 921-930 🔍 – Cited by: 15, Year: 2019
- Prevalência de asma brônquica em escolares e adolescentes do município de Maceió – Pediatria (São Paulo), 95-102 🌟 – Cited by: 7, Year: 2005
- Medical residents’ perceptions of a pediatric residency program in a public university hospital – Interface-Comunicação, Saúde, Educação 25, e210215 💬 – Cited by: 6, Year: 2021
- A prática pedagógica ea permanência de cotistas Afrodescendente no curso de odontologia – New Trends in Qualitative Research 2, 658-674 📚 – Cited by: 5, Year: 2020
- Prevalência de asma e doenças alérgicas em adolescentes: estudo evolutivo de nove anos (2003 a 2012) – Jornal de Pediatria 91, 30-35 📊 – Cited by: 5, Year: 2015
- O Processo Ensino Aprendizagem nos cenários de Prática: Concepções dos Docentes do Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem – CIAIQ2016 2, 4 🏫 – Cited by: 4, Year: 2016
- Asma brônquica e desempenho escolar em crianças e adolescentes de Maceió, AL – Pediatria (São Paulo), 149-156 📖 – Cited by: 4, Year: 2003
- Metodologias ativas no processo ensino aprendizagem na área de neurologia – CONHECIMENTO & DIVERSIDADE 9 (19), 27-36 🧠 – Cited by: 3, Year: 2018
- Prevalência de asma e rinite entre adolescentes de 13-14 anos em uma capital do Nordeste, de acordo com o questionário do International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Children – Arquivos de Asma, Alergia e Imunologia 2 (3), 112-118 🌿 – Cited by: 3, Year: 2014
Conclusion
Given Dr. Medeiros’s significant contributions to pediatric research, medical education, and her leadership roles, she would be a fitting recipient of the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her dedication to advancing pediatric health and education, combined with her impactful research, highlights her suitability for this recognition.