Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
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Melo DG

Department of Medicine, Federal University of São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Sergipe (1991 to 1997), with a specialization in Medical Genetics (1997 to 2000) by the Clinic Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP). Master (2000 to 2002) and PhD (2002 to 2006) degrees in Biological Sciences (Genetics) from the FMRP-USP Genetics Department. Since 2006, is professor at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in exclusive dedication, and with participation in the foundation of the UFSCar Medicine Department.

Publications

Genetics in Primary Healthcare in Brazil: Potential Contribution of Mid-level Providers and Community Health Workers

Objective: This study aimed to investigate genetic care competencies of mid-level health providers and community health workers in Brazil. Methods: It is a descriptive survey study, whereby mid-level health providers (nursing auxiliaries and technicians, and auxiliaries in oral health) and community health workers were invited to participate by an... Read More»

Gramasco HHF, Baptista FH, Ribeiro MG, de Avó LRS, Germano CMR and Melo DG

Research Article: J Community Med Health Educ 6:406

DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000406

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