TUFH2027
Conference on the Move
What is Conference On The Move?
Participants are taken into communities, educational environments, or health projects to explore Recife and co-creation in action with these communities.
Conference on the Move is on ly available for in-person attendees.
You get to choose one of the below.
Start Time:
Conference on the Move will be on Wednesday September 15th, 2027 and for a full day (06:00 – 17:00).
Registration
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. On September 15th, when you arrive early in the morning, you can select any site visits that are not yet full.
Site Visits Locations
Itamaracá , PerNAmbuco
Visit to the Fishing Community of Vila Velha, Itamaracá, Pernambuco
Location: Vila Velha, Itamaracá, Pernambuco
Maximum number of participants: 25
Local contact: Prof. Gilberto Rodrigues Lins, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
Transportation: Will be arranged by the TUFH 2027 Organizing Committee
Estimated schedule: Departure from Recife at 6:00 a.m. and return at approximately
5:00 p.m.
Environmental Education • Local Knowledge • Traditional Fishing Practices • Community-Based Cultural Experiences
This Conference on the Move will offer participants an immersive experience in the traditional fishing community of Vila Velha, located on Itamaracá Island, Pernambuco.
The visit will combine environmental education, local knowledge, traditional fishing practices, and community-based cultural experiences.
Participants will be welcomed at Casa UANÁ and take part in the Peace Trail, exploring medicinal, culinary, fruit-bearing, and ornamental plants. The experience will continuewith a small-boat journey through the mangrove ecosystem and an introduction to traditional artisanal fishing practices in the estuary. The program may also include a walk through the coastal restinga ecosystem toward Fort Orange and, depending on the final itinerary, a guided visit to the historic area of
Vila Velha. Lunch will be prepared by local women recognized as master fishers, providing an
opportunity to experience traditional cuisine and learn more about their knowledge,
livelihoods, and relationship with the coastal environment. The visit will also include
tastings of local liqueurs and desserts made with native fruits.
120 minute drive (one way)
Recife , PerNAmbuco
SITE VISIT 1: Visit to FPS Clinics + Center for Interprofessional Learning + Simulation Laboratory + Surrounding Community
On campus walk
Location: Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde (FPS), Recife – Pernambuco
Maximum number of participants: 25
Transportation: Will be arranged by the TUFH 2027 Organizing Committee
Estimated schedule: Departure from the conference venue at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the FPS Clinics + Center for Interprofessional Learning + Simulation Laboratory + Surrounding Community
This Conference on the Move will offer participants an immersive experience across key learning and healthcare environments at Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde (FPS), highlighting the institution’s commitment to community engagement, social accountability, interprofessional education, and practice-based healthcare training
Participants will visit the FPS Teaching Clinics, where healthcare services are provided free of charge to the local community while serving as practical learning environments for students. The clinics integrate education, healthcare delivery, and community engagement through services in areas such as Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy. The experience will continue at the Center for Interprofessional Learning (CAAIS), a dedicated space that promotes collaborative learning and practice among students from different health professions. Participants will learn how interprofessional education is integrated into healthcare training and how the center supports community-based activities, particularly those focused on socially vulnerable populations in the territories surrounding FPS. The visit will also include the FPS Simulation Center, where realistic simulation methodologies and high-fidelity learning environments are used to develop both technical and interpersonal competencies among healthcare students and professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how simulation-based education supports academic training, continuing professional development, and external educational initiatives. To conclude the experience, participants will visit the surrounding community territories served by FPS, gaining insight into community-based educational and healthcare initiatives that strengthen the connection between the institution and the populations it serves. The visit will demonstrate how education, research, healthcare provision, and social responsibility are interconnected in FPS’s mission to contribute to community well-being and health equity.
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Recife , PerNAmbuco
SITE VISIT 2: Visit to IMIP – Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira
Location: : IMIP – Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira, Recife, Pernambuco
Maximum number of participants: 25
Transportation: Will be arranged by the TUFH 2027 Organizing Committee
Estimated schedule: Departure from the conference venue at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about Healthcare; Medical Education; Research and Innovation; Social Accountability; Community Engagement
This Conference on the Move will offer participants an immersive experience at IMIP, one of Brazil’s leading philanthropic healthcare institutions and a reference center for healthcare delivery, education, research, and social responsibility.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore IMIP’s integrated model of care, which provides comprehensive health services through the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) while serving diverse populations across Pernambuco and other regions of the country. The visit will highlight the institution’s commitment to equitable healthcare access, social accountability, and community-centered care. The experience will also showcase IMIP’s role as a strategic partner of FPS in education, healthcare, research, and community engagement. Participants will learn how students from different health professions engage in practical training activities within real healthcare settings, benefiting from a wide range of clinical learning opportunities that foster professional development and collaborative practice. Throughout the visit, participants will gain insight into the integration of healthcare delivery, teaching, and research, exploring how IMIP promotes innovation and workforce development while maintaining a strong commitment to the communities it serves. The experience will offer an opportunity to understand how academic institutions and healthcare organizations can work together to strengthen health systems and advance socially accountable health professions education.
RECIFE, PERNAMBUCO
Visita à Comunidade Arruado do Engenho Velho e ao Sítio Arqueológico e Monumental João Fernandes Vieira
Local: Campus do Recife, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Distância do local da conferência: aproximadamente 11,6 km Número máximo de participantes: 30–45 pessoas Contato local: José Afrânio – Enfermeiro – Prefeitura do Recife Transporte: A ser providenciado pelo Comitê Organizador da TUFH 2027 Período previsto: Manhã. Esta Conferência em Movimento proporcionará aos participantes uma experiência imersiva em uma comunidade tradicional localizada no Campus do Recife da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.
A visita à Comunidade do Arruado do Engenho Velho oferecerá aos participantes a oportunidade de conhecer sua trajetória histórica, sua presença contínua no território e suas formas de resistência social e urbana ao longo do tempo.
O itinerário incluirá também o Sítio Arqueológico e Monumental João Fernandes Vieira, proporcionando uma oportunidade para explorar elementos da história colonial e do património cultural preservados na área atualmente ocupada pelo campus da UFPE.
A atividade incentivará a reflexão sobre território, memória, patrimônio, identidade comunitária e a relação entre universidades e comunidades tradicionais, reconhecendo o conhecimento local e a história social da região.
Tempo estimado de deslocamento: aproximadamente 17 minutos a partir do local principal da conferência.
Learn more about Healthcare; Medical Education; Research and Innovation; Social Accountability; Community Engagement
This Conference on the Move will offer participants an immersive experience at IMIP, one of Brazil’s leading philanthropic healthcare institutions and a reference center for healthcare delivery, education, research, and social responsibility.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore IMIP’s integrated model of care, which provides comprehensive health services through the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) while serving diverse populations across Pernambuco and other regions of the country. The visit will highlight the institution’s commitment to equitable healthcare access, social accountability, and community-centered care. The experience will also showcase IMIP’s role as a strategic partner of FPS in education, healthcare, research, and community engagement. Participants will learn how students from different health professions engage in practical training activities within real healthcare settings, benefiting from a wide range of clinical learning opportunities that foster professional development and collaborative practice. Throughout the visit, participants will gain insight into the integration of healthcare delivery, teaching, and research, exploring how IMIP promotes innovation and workforce development while maintaining a strong commitment to the communities it serves. The experience will offer an opportunity to understand how academic institutions and healthcare organizations can work together to strengthen health systems and advance socially accountable health professions education.
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Recife , PerNAmbuco
Visit to Abrigo Cristo Redentor
Healthy Aging + Long-Term Care + Social Accountability + Community Engagement + Interprofessional Care
Location: Abrigo Cristo Redentor, Recife, Pernambuco
Maximum number of participants: 25
Transportation: To be arranged by the TUFH 2027 Organizing Committee
This Conference on the Move will offer participants an immersive experience at Abrigo Cristo Redentor, a philanthropic long-term care institution dedicated to supporting socially vulnerable older adults and promoting dignity, well-being, and quality of life through comprehensive care.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the institution’s model of care and its commitment to meeting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of older adults. The visit will highlight the challenges and opportunities involved in providing sustainable long-term care services while relying on community partnerships, volunteer engagement, and social support networks. The experience will showcase the multidisciplinary approach adopted by the institution, which includes medical, nursing, dental, psychological, physiotherapy, nutritional, and social assistance services. Participants will gain insight into how different professionals collaborate to promote healthy aging, enhance quality of life, and support the autonomy and dignity of residents. The visit will also explore the role of volunteers, religious organizations, community groups, and philanthropic initiatives in sustaining the institution’s activities. Participants will learn how partnerships with higher education institutions create opportunities for experiential learning, allowing students from various health disciplines to engage in practical training and interprofessional care within a community-based setting. Throughout the experience, participants will be encouraged to reflect on issues related to aging, social vulnerability, long-term care, and social accountability, while exploring how healthcare education and community engagement can contribute to more inclusive and compassionate care for older adults.
Estimated schedule: Departure from the conference venue at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m.
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Recife , PerNAmbuco
Visit to Instituto Shopping Recife
Community Development + Social Inclusion + Education and Employability + Entrepreneurship + Social Accountability
Location: Instituto Shopping Recife (ISR), Recife, Pernambuco
Maximum number of participants: 25
Transportation: To be arranged by the TUFH 2027 Organizing Committee
This Conference on the Move will offer participants an immersive experience at Instituto Shopping Recife (ISR), the private social investment arm of Shopping Recife, dedicated to promoting community development, social inclusion, and sustainable opportunities for residents of the neighboring Entra Apulso community.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about ISR’s work in strengthening community well-being through initiatives focused on education, professional training, culture, sports, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. The visit will highlight how long-term partnerships and community-centered strategies can contribute to social transformation and improved quality of life. The experience will showcase a range of educational and capacity-building programs that support personal development, employability, entrepreneurship, and social mobility. Participants will learn about initiatives such as technology and robotics workshops, arts and cultural activities, dance programs, gastronomy courses, and other opportunities designed to foster self-esteem, develop skills, and create pathways to economic empowerment. The visit will also provide insight into the history and development of the Entra Apulso community and the ways in which ISR works collaboratively with local residents to identify needs, strengthen community assets, and support local entrepreneurship. Participants will explore how social investment initiatives can contribute to reducing inequalities and promoting sustainable community development. Throughout the experience, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the connections between education, social accountability, community engagement, and health and well-being, while gaining a deeper understanding of how cross-sector partnerships can generate positive and lasting impacts in vulnerable urban communities.
Estimated schedule: Departure from the conference venue at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m.
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