The start of a new year usually brings more than goals on paper. It carries expectations, postponed decisions and a real desire for change. For Dr. Mariana Geris, 2026 begins with a well-defined goal: to consolidate her new professional phase through the postgraduate program in Aesthetic Pharmacy , experiencing the Nepuga student experience firsthand from the very first steps of the specialization.
More than learning techniques, the expectation for this new cycle is directly tied to building confidence, autonomy and professional purpose.
“I hope to learn how to assess each patient, perform filler and botulinum toxin procedures and, beyond the techniques, learn how to welcome the patient well, understand their concerns and know where to start. Deliver results safely.”
This view reflects what many professionals look for at the start of the year: not just accumulating knowledge, but knowing how to apply it with clarity and responsibility.
The Nepuga Student Experience: Expectations That Go Beyond Technique
For Dr. Mariana, 2026 represents a period of professional maturing. The postgraduate program emerges as the space where theory, practice and clinical immersion connect to develop safer, more structured practice.
“I hope to make the most of the clinical immersions, specialize and open my own space.”
The expectation is not only in classroom learning, but in hands-on experience, in the exchange with instructors and classmates and in the gradual building of the confidence needed to treat real patients.
A Choice Made with Purpose
Although the new cycle takes hold in 2026, the decision to begin the postgraduate program matured over time. Dr. Mariana says the desire to study at Nepuga was always there, driven by the institution’s reputation and by positive references from colleagues in the field.
“It was always my wish to do this postgraduate program specifically at Nepuga. I had heard other colleagues talk about the institution and I always had good references.”
In addition, the change of field also carries deep personal meaning. After working in pharmacy retail and living a rigid schedule routine, motherhood awakened the need to transform not only her professional life, but the way of living work.
“I was looking for a change of field so I could spend more time with my children. That’s what motivated me: transforming my professional and emotional life.”
What to Build Throughout 2026
Looking at the year ahead, Dr. Mariana sees it as a period of active building. Starting to see patients, achieving financial independence and structuring a more flexible professional path are all part of that plan.
“I intend to start seeing patients, treat my own patients, live my financial independence and have more time with my family.”
This expectation sums up what many students look for when entering the postgraduate program: autonomy, freedom and professional practice aligned with their own values.
A Future Planned with an Entrepreneurial Vision
When she thinks about the future after finishing the program, Dr. Mariana does not limit herself to clinical practice. The plan involves growth, entrepreneurship and an impact on the specialization of other professionals.
“I imagine a promising future, being an entrepreneur, having my own clinic and training other professionals through mentorship.”
The care she wants to offer reflects this professional maturity from the start:
“Quality, human and safe care. From reception to the procedure, always without exaggeration.”
Starting the Year with the Courage to Take the First Step
For those who still feel insecure about starting a postgraduate program, Dr. Mariana’s message captures the spirit of the start of the year well:
“Time passes either way, whether you take action or not. This field is promising and offers many opportunities. You just have to take the first step, specialize and do everything with dedication.”
She stresses that hands-on experience and the exchange with instructors and classmates are real differentiators in building her journey to success.
When the Year Begins with Strategic Choices
Dr. Mariana’s story shows that 2026 does not start merely as a new year on the calendar, but as a milestone of decision. The year to learn, build, see patients, start a business and align professional and personal life.
At Nepuga, the student experience begins exactly like this: with clear expectations, well-defined goals and the support needed to turn plans into reality, step by step, with confidence and purpose.
Laís Bianquini
NEPUGA content team — Núcleo de Especializações Ana Carolina Puga.
