Alexandra Sofia Pedro Ramos Cortês
Associate Researcher CIES-Iscte - Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (ESPP) [Gender, Life Course and Health]
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CV Summary

-PhD in Social Work, ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Research area - Health - Social Work in Palliative Care Social context)

-Advanced Studies Diploma, PhD in Social Work, ISCTE - IUL

-Master's Degree in Palliative Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

-Postgraduate Intervention in the Bereavement Process in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

-Postgraduate Diploma in Bereavement in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

-Supervision Course in Social Work - CRIAP

-Degree in Social Work from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon

 

Social Worker at the Santa Maria Local Health Unit (ULSSM); Specialist Social Worker in Palliative Care at the ULSSM Palliative Medicine Unit since 2008; Coordinator/Director of the ULSSM Psychosocial Support Team - Comprehensive Support Programme for People with Advanced Illnesses - Humaniza Programme, ‘la Caixa’ Foundation; Coordinator of the ULSSM Social Work Training, Research and Supervision Centre and head of the ULSSM SS Supervision Group.

 

Visiting Assistant Professor at ISCTE; Postgraduate Professor in Social Work in Health at IPPS, Iscte; Associate Researcher at CIES; Member of Iscte Saúde and Sociodigital Lab for Public Policy; Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Portuguese Catholic University - Master's Programme in Palliative Care, in the Module: Social, Spiritual and Religious Care, Dignity and Suffering; Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Portuguese Catholic University - Master's Programme in Palliative Care, in the Module: Social, Spiritual and Religious Care, Dignity and Suffering.

 

Academic Qualifications
University/Institution Type Degree Period
ISCTE - IUL
PhD Serviço Social 2017
Universidade de Lisboa - Faculdade de Medicina
Portugal - Lisboa
Post-graduation Intervenção no Processo de Luto em Ciências da Saúde 2012 - 2013
ISCTE - IUL
Advanced Studies Doutoramento em Serviço Social 2012
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal
Post-graduation Luto em Ciências da Saúde 2011 - 2012
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa
M.Sc. Mestrado em Cuidados Paliativos 2007
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Licenciate Licenciatura em Serviço Social 2001
Research Interests
Social Work and health systems, palliative care, grief and loss, spirituality, advanced chronic diseases, health communication, professional competencies, care integration, digital health.
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
Health Sciences Medical and Health Sciences
Other Social Sciences Social Sciences