I live in Curitiba, I’m from Punta Grossa (PR). São Paulo itself is an extraordinary experience for me. Between the 8th and the 15th of September, I had a special reason to visit her. The commitment was a face-to-face stage for the trainee in science and health in Bound.
The proposal was intensive contact with these areas. Looking at the multiple aspects of the Brazilian health system is a complex process.
At the Albert Einstein Israelita Hospital, a reference in medicine in Latin America, we learned about robotic surgery techniques. Professionals told us about impressive research underway, and we also heard from doctors with a global reputation. During the visit, the speakers referred to the hospital facilities in “Dubai is Ours”.
Two days later, we visited the medical records room in the Basic Health Unit (UBS), which was not yet electronic. Amid all that paperwork, two employees were trying to organize folders and enter information into the system. I looked at the label, and the number of chips was in the millions.
The speakers explained to us São Paulo’s enormous public health network. The staff’s dedication to patients is moving. Einstein and UBS, each in their own way, got us thinking about health in Brazil.
When it came to science, the Ibirapuera Planetarium was a fascinating sight. I have a deep interest in astronomy.
We were accompanied on the visit by Cassio Barbosa, a specialist in this field. I had the opportunity to ask some silly questions. He answered one by one, making sure to put it in an understandable way. It was a great lesson in science communication.
We passed the Butantan Institute, an impressive visit. It’s easy to get lost among the beakers, lab coats, and centrifuges. I’m a journalist, and I don’t have that kind of training.
I thought in my mind: “How can you make a vaccine from scratch?” Unthinkable. Surrealism. They do. I also admit that I was frustrated, and I wanted to see snakes. There was no time. Next time maybe.
I also want to talk about journalism. The days we spent in the newsroom were amazing. I doubt the talk. I grew up among Folha readers. When I was a kid, and still working at the print newspaper, I loved the comics section. Then I became interested in Sudoku. Then through the press. Years have passed, and the admiration is the same.
The passion of journalism brings tears to your eyes when you enter the Folha building for the first time. I heard about it throughout my college studies. It’s a reference.
This month I met a new bean. This time, from the perspective of those who made it happen.
Finally, about people. The group shared laughter, learning and fatigue. Our teachers, Claudia Colucci and Susanna Singer, teach journalism 24 hours a day. Douglas Carvalho, who was always attentive, helped us with everything we needed.
I’ve been able to connect with people from other states — who are now friends — who come together because they believe in journalism. Everyone comes together with this curiosity to know what is in the dark, and what we do not know. What a wonderful experience!
You have chosen the right profession.
The eighth Folha training program in the field of science and health journalism, sponsored by the Serrabelheira Institute, Roche Laboratory, Sociedad Benevicente Israelita Brasileira, Albert Einstein
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