MetaCast #06 - Studying Medicine in Italy: Journey from Brasilia to Bologna with Giovanna Pascual

The 6th episode of MetaCast explores the inspiring journey of Giovanna Pascual, a medical student at the University of Bologna, who has gained international experience through observerships in Greece and Boston, USA. From growing up in Brasília to pursuing her medical education in Italy, Giovanna shares her incredible story of academic and personal growth across continents.

Learn all about the decision to study abroad and how Giovanna navigated the IMAT exam process; gaining hands-on experience through observerships in neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and tips for medical students interested in global opportunities and making the most of international experiences.

What is the Meta-Analysis Academy?
The Meta-Analysis Academy is a 10-week live immersive course where doctors, medical students and other healthcare professionals learn how to publish systematic reviews and meta-analyses from absolute scratch. The course is a combination of theory and practice, carefully designed to teach you each of the 10 steps necessary to independently conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Who is Rhanderson Cardoso?
Rhanderson Cardoso, MD, is a Brazilian physician with training from institutions such as Johns Hopkins and Harvard*. He has published more than 70 articles in PubMed-indexed journals and has over 1500 citations in the literature, including citations by international guidelines. In addition, Dr. Rhanderson has taught thousands of students how to conduct scientific research using the same method with equally extraordinary results - and now it's time to expand the community worldwide!

*Please note that the Meta-Analysis Academy is not affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital or Harvard Medical School.