CHUC – Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
CHUC is the largest Portuguese hospital with nearly 8.700 employees, adopting a comprehensive research, teaching and patient-centred care approach
6 HOSPITALS
We offer care on all areas of medicine, from prenatal to elderly care, covering the entire life cycle of the person and family
SPECIALIZED CARE
CHUC includes 18 accredited reference centres and is a member of 10 European Reference Networks
CLINICAL RESEARCH
Over 100 active clinical trials
INNOVATION
National reference for healthcare innovation projects
University of Coimbra
The University of Coimbra has an outstanding academic reputation. Accessible to all skillful and talented students, regardless of their origin, the University of Coimbra offers customized and high-quality education with worldwide renown
RICH HISTORY
Over 730 years of History
HIGH RATING
5 Stars on QS STARS University Ratings
STRONG RESEARCH
37 research Centres, 1197 researchers and 3384 publications in Web of Science
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
One of the most prestigious Schools of Medicine in Portugal, has over 2400 students and 500 teachers/researchers
CACC Leadership
The Consortium is Headed by the Directive Council
Carlos Robalo Cordeiro
CACC Director
FMUC Director
Joaquim Murta
Coopted Member
UC Representative
Alexandre Lourenço
CHUC President
CACC Objetives
The main objective of CACC is to provide interprofessional and interdisciplinary health care, education and research, boosting not only the development of new products but also envision more affordable preventive approaches
INTEGRATION
CACC contributes to the triad of education, research and care in an integrated and holistic manner
HEALTHCARE
The Consortium has unique conditions to improve the health and well-being of pthe population
EDUCATION
CACC includes the expertise of higher education institutions required to prepare a next generation of professionals
RESEARCH
CACC aims the development of cutting-edge and highly specialized translational and clinical research
contact information
Address
Reitoria da Universidade de Coimbra
Paço das Escolas
3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal
Phone
+351239400400
cacc@chuc.min-saude.pt