Beatriz Manuel Chongo

Identified five global trends transforming medical education, including VR/AI integration, digital twins, gamification, and microlearning.

Mapped the “ChatGPT moment” of medicine, analyzing Nature publications, investment reports, and international case studies.

Consulted medical schools on adopting emerging technologies, improving scalability and accessibility of training in low-resource settings.

Delivered talks and publications on democratizing medical education through technology.

Contributed to policy development for postgraduate medical training, ensuring programs address national health needs.

Supported accreditation and evaluation of residency programs across Mozambique.

• Directed regulatory approval, curriculum design, and infrastructure planning.

• Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
• Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
• Taught and mentored students in epidemiology, community health, and scientific research methods.
• Contributed to curriculum development for problem-based learning and student-centered approaches.

• Company Overview: WHO Partnership
• Designed training models for mid-level providers in NCD care.
• WHO Partnership

• Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
• Established strategic goals for broad-scale research through acquisition of appropriate funding and program support.
• Conducted risk assessments for research where applicable.
• Directed the Centre’s research agenda on gender, health, and development, securing alignment with national and international priorities.
• Identified and secured potential funding opportunities, expanding research capacity and project portfolio.
• Conducted and supervised scientific research leading to peer-reviewed publications and policy contributions.
• Coordinated cross-departmental projects and represented the Centre in national and international collaborations.

• Various Roles – Mozambique
  
• Physician in emergency, HIV/AIDS, and chronic disease care across major hospitals and health centers in Maputo (Mavalane General Hospital, Maxaquene, Matola I). Delivered frontline services in pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, surgery, and internal medicine.
  
• Regional Director, Mercy Movement: Led fundraising and program delivery for a global Christian NGO supporting orphans and widows, building community resilience in Mozambique.
  
• Junior Researcher, National Institute of Health: Co-investigator on studies addressing cardiovascular disease and HIV in Mozambique.
  
• Coordinator & Tutor, Faculty of Medicine (Eduardo Mondlane University and Catholic University of Mozambique): Designed and facilitated Problem-Based Learning (PBL) sessions, bridging international best practices with local training.
  
• Community Health Worker: Served as a link between university health centers and local communities, promoting access to primary healthcare.