Implementation of a Pre-Acceleration Program for Medical Students at a Higher Education Institution

Authors

  • Aline Claro de Oliveira Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil
  • Brenda da Silva de Jesus Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil
  • Dionir Dias de Oliveira Andrade Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9841-1484
  • Nathália Karoline de Paiva Pereira Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil
  • Paula Cristina Vaz da Silva Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31496/retii.v3i2.2089

Keywords:

entrepreneurial culture, medical education, entrepreneurship, university business incubator, innovation

Abstract

The integration of entrepreneurship and innovation into medical education has been recognized as a strategy for developing competencies that are essential for healthcare professionals. In this context, university business incubators provide an environment that fosters the integration of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This study aimed to report the implementation of a Pre-Acceleration Program developed through a partnership between the Medical School at the University of Uberaba (Uniube) and its business incubator (Unitecne). This descriptive experience report describes the implementation of a Pre-Acceleration Program integrated into the Health and Society course. The program was conducted in two editions during 2025 and employed active learning methodologies, workshops, mentoring sessions, Lean Canvas business modeling, and training in pitch and pitch deck development, culminating in a Demo Day where projects were evaluated by a panel of experts from the innovation ecosystem. A total of 115 medical students participated, organized into teams that developed 12 innovative projects. A reduction in students' initial resistance between the first and second editions of the program, as well as greater engagement throughout the activities, was observed. The projects were evaluated during the Demo Day. The initiative also generated institutional impact, encouraging the expansion of the program to other health-related undergraduate courses. Overall, the Pre-Acceleration Program proved to be a feasible strategy for integrating innovation and entrepreneurship into medical education, bringing students closer to the innovation ecosystem while broadening their professional perspectives. In addition to fostering the development of entrepreneurial competencies, the initiative demonstrated strong potential for replication across other undergraduate programs.

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Author Biographies

Aline Claro de Oliveira, Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil

Ph.D. in Ecology, Conservation and Biodiversity from Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (2024). Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (2017). Specialist in Environmental Analysis and Territorial Management (2017) and Occupational Safety Engineering (2016). Holds degrees in Biological Sciences (2024) and Environmental Engineering (2012) from Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE). Her work focuses on Environmental Education.

Brenda da Silva de Jesus, Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil

MBA in Leadership and People Management and specialist in Civil Law and Civil Procedural Law. Holds a Law degree from Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE). Currently, she works as a lawyer in the fields of Civil and Contract Law, with experience in legal consulting and mentoring for companies.

Dionir Dias de Oliveira Andrade, Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil

Master’s degree in Education from Centro Universitário do Triângulo (1999). Specialist in Distance Education from Universidade de Uberaba (2005) and in Chemistry from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (1987). Holds a degree in Chemistry from Faculdades Integradas Santo Thomás de Aquino (1980). Currently, she is Coordinator of Unitecne – Business Incubator at Universidade de Uberaba, working in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology.

Nathália Karoline de Paiva Pereira, Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil

Holds a degree in Food Technology from Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (IFTM) (2022). Currently, she is a FAPEMIG researcher at Unitecne – Business Incubator at Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE), working in research, innovation, and technological development.

Paula Cristina Vaz da Silva, Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Uberaba-MG, Brasil

Undergraduate student in Psychology at Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE). Currently, she is a FAPEMIG scholarship recipient in Science, Technology, and Innovation Development at Unitecne – Business Incubator at Universidade de Uberaba, working in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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2026-09-30

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Claro de Oliveira, A., da Silva de Jesus, B., Andrade, D. D. de O., Pereira, N. K. de P., & Cristina Vaz da Silva, P. (2026). Implementation of a Pre-Acceleration Program for Medical Students at a Higher Education Institution. Revista De Engeharia, TI E Inovação, 3(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.31496/retii.v3i2.2089

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Continuous Publication – ISSN: 2966-2508

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