SELECTION PROCESS FOR MANDATORY CURRICULAR INTERNSHIP SPOTS AT NEPUGA UNITS AND TEACHING CLINICS

PUGA E NUNES EDUCACIONAL LTDA, a private-law legal entity registered under CNPJ (Brazilian company taxpayer ID) No. 07.387.998/0001-78, headquartered at Avenida Braz Olaia Acosta, 1900, room 103, Jardim Nova Aliança, ZIP code 14026-610, Ribeirão Preto/SP, through its Academic Directorate, hereby announces the opening of applications for the selection process to fill spots for the Mandatory Curricular Internship, to be carried out at the Institution's units and teaching clinics, under the conditions set out in this Public Notice.

The selection process is governed by Federal Law No. 11,788 of September 25, 2008, Federal Law No. 9,394 of December 20, 1996, the National Curriculum Guidelines of the respective programs, the rules of the competent professional councils, Regulatory Standard No. 32 – NR-32, the General Personal Data Protection Law – LGPD, and all other applicable academic, health, ethical, and institutional rules.

The selection process will be conducted by a Committee appointed by the Academic Directorate.

1. PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this Public Notice is to select students regularly enrolled in undergraduate health programs to complete the Mandatory Curricular Internship at NEPUGA units and teaching clinics.

1.2 The internship aims to give students supervised hands-on experience tied to their academic training, fostering the development of technical, scientific, ethical, human, and professional competencies.

1.3 Only students whose programs, curricular components, training profiles, and internship plans are compatible with the activities carried out at the chosen unit or teaching clinic will be admitted.

1.4 The internship will take place after the prior execution of:

• I – An Agreement, Cooperation Agreement, or equivalent instrument between NEPUGA and the student's home educational institution, when required by the parties;
• II – An Internship Commitment Agreement among the student, the educational institution, and NEPUGA;
• III – An Internship Activity Plan, approved by the home educational institution and by NEPUGA;
• IV – Proof that the home educational institution has purchased personal accident insurance for the student, valid for the entire internship period.

2. SPOTS

2.1 Three (3) internship spots will be offered per NEPUGA unit or teaching clinic, as listed in Annex I of this Public Notice.

2.2 The number of spots will be set according to the unit's technical capacity, availability of professional supervision, patient flow, infrastructure, and academic criteria.

2.3 Spots will be distributed by unit, area of study, shift, period, and professional supervision capacity.

2.4 Candidates must indicate, at the time of application, the unit or teaching clinic they wish to apply to.

2.5 Each candidate may apply to up to ONE unit.

2.6 Passing the selection process gives the candidate only an expectation of joining the internship, which is subject to:

• I – The actual availability of the internship site;
• II – The availability of a qualified professional supervisor;
• III – Compatibility between the student's training and the unit's activities;
• IV – Submission and approval of all documentation;
• V – Execution of the Internship Commitment Agreement;
• VI – Approval of the Activity Plan;
• VII – Submission of valid personal accident insurance.

2.7 NEPUGA may form a reserve list to replace candidates who withdraw, are disqualified, or are dismissed.

2.8 NEPUGA is not required to fill all spots if candidates do not meet the academic, technical, ethical, or documentation requirements set out in this Public Notice.

3. TARGET AUDIENCE

3.1 The following students may participate:

• I – Those regularly enrolled in an undergraduate health program authorized or recognized by the competent authority;
• II – Those linked to an educational institution that formally authorizes the internship;
• III – Those eligible to take the Mandatory Internship curricular component;
• IV – Those who have completed the curricular components defined as prerequisites by the home educational institution;
• V – Those whose area of study is compatible with the services provided at the chosen unit;
• VI – Those who are available to fully meet the required course load (hours) and schedules;
• VII – Those who meet the requirements for biosafety, health, vaccination, ethics, and professional conduct;
• VIII – Those who submit all required documentation within the established deadlines.

3.2 NEPUGA may accept students from the following programs, provided there is compatibility with the internship site and a legally qualified professional available to supervise:

• I – Biomedicine;
• II – Nursing;
• III – Pharmacy;
• IV – Physiotherapy;
• V – Aesthetics and Cosmetics;
• VI – Medicine;
• VII – Dentistry;
• VIII – Nutrition;
• IX – Other health programs previously reviewed and authorized by NEPUGA's Academic Directorate.

3.3 Simply being enrolled in a health program does not guarantee the right to do the internship; professional competencies, the National Curriculum Guidelines, and the rules of the respective professional council must be observed.

4. NATURE OF THE INTERNSHIP

4.1 The internship covered by this Public Notice is mandatory and curricular in nature; it must be provided for in the program's Pedagogical Project and be a requirement for approval, curricular completion, or obtaining the diploma.

4.2 The spots offered in this Public Notice are unpaid, and there is no obligation to provide a stipend, transportation allowance, meal allowance, or any other form of financial compensation.

4.3 Doing the internship does not create an employment, civil-service, partnership, or social security relationship between the student and NEPUGA, provided the applicable legal requirements are met.

4.4 The internship may not be used to replace employees, for independent patient care, to meet sales targets, or to carry out activities unrelated to the student's academic training.

5. COURSE LOAD AND INTERNSHIP PERIOD

5.1 The total course load (hours) will be set by the home educational institution, according to the program's Pedagogical Project, the Commitment Agreement, and the Activity Plan.

5.2 The schedule must be compatible with the student's academic timetable and, as a general rule, may not exceed:

• I – 6 (six) hours per day; and
• II – 30 (thirty) hours per week.

5.3 The schedule, days, and hours will be set by NEPUGA according to:

• I – The unit's availability;
• II – Patient flow;
• III – Supervision capacity;
• IV – The student's professional area;
• V – The academic timetable provided by the educational institution.

5.4 Students may not begin any activity before signing the Commitment Agreement, having the Activity Plan approved, and submitting to NEPUGA proof of valid personal accident insurance purchased by the home educational institution. A missing or lapsed policy automatically suspends the internship, with no notice required.

5.5 Hours completed before the internship is documented and formalized will not be counted.

5.6 Any change of unit, shift, schedule, or period will require prior authorization from NEPUGA and the home educational institution, formalized through an amendment when necessary.

5.7 The internship will take place from August 2026 to August 2027, observing the number of hours required by the educational institution.

6. INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES

6.1 Activities will be defined in the Activity Plan and may include, depending on the program and the internship site:

• I – Observation of appointments and procedures;
• II – Shadowing the unit's clinical and administrative routine;
• III – Assisted participation in assessments, screenings, and appointments;
• IV – Support in organizing patient charts and academic-clinical records;
• V – Participation in case discussions;
• VI – Following care protocols and treatment plans;
• VII – Participation in health education activities;
• VIII – Development of studies, reports, and scientific activities;
• IX – Participation in supervision meetings;
• X – Other activities compatible with the program's Pedagogical Project and authorized by the supervisor.

6.2 Students may perform hands-on activities only under the direct guidance and supervision of a legally qualified professional.

6.3 Interns are prohibited from:

• I – Performing appointments, procedures, or interventions on their own;
• II – Carrying out activities for which they have not received guidance or authorization;
• III – Acting outside the limits set for their training;
• IV – Prescribing medications, treatments, or courses of action, except where permitted by education and professional law and under direct supervision;
• V – Signing patient charts, reports, certificates, prescriptions, or documents as the responsible professional;
• VI – Presenting themselves to patients or the public as an already licensed professional;
• VII – Disclosing images, information, patient charts, clinical cases, or patient data;
• VIII – Photographing or recording patients, documents, environments, or procedures without formal institutional authorization;
• IX – Using information or images obtained during the internship on social media, in papers, at events, or in publications without prior authorization;
• X – Using equipment or materials without training and authorization;
• XI – Leaving the unit during internship hours without notifying the supervisor;
• XII – Soliciting patients or offering private services to patients seen at NEPUGA.

7. APPLICATIONS

7.1 Applications will be accepted from August 10, 2026 to September 8, 2026, by EMAIL: [email protected]

7.2 Applying is FREE OF CHARGE and is done through the defined institutional procedure.

7.3 At the time of application, candidates must submit:

• I – A completed application form;
• II – An official photo ID;
• III – CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID);
• IV – Proof of residence;
• V – An up-to-date enrollment statement;
• VI – An up-to-date academic transcript;
• VII – A statement from the educational institution confirming that the student is eligible to do the Mandatory Curricular Internship;
• VIII – A document stating the required course load (hours);
• IX – The internship plan or syllabus, when provided by the educational institution;
• X – An academic or professional CV;
• XI – Proof of vaccination or a statement committing to submit it before the internship begins;
• XII – A letter of introduction from the educational institution, when required;
• XIII – Other documents indicated by NEPUGA.

7.4 Submitting incomplete, illegible, outdated, or inconsistent documents may result in rejection of the application.

7.5 Applying means you know and fully agree to the rules of this Public Notice, NEPUGA's internal rules, and the protocols of the chosen unit.

8. SELECTION PROCESS

8.1 The selection process will take place in up to three stages:

Stage I – Document review Eliminatory in nature, to verify the eligibility requirements and the documents submitted.

Stage II – Academic and curricular evaluation Ranking in nature, carried out according to the following criteria:

NEPUGA may hold an in-person or online interview to assess:

• I – Availability;
• II – Academic interest and goals;
• III – Communication skills;
• IV – Ethical conduct;
• V – Understanding of the internship responsibilities;
• VI – Basic knowledge of biosafety;
• VII – Fit between the student's profile and the unit's activities.

8.2 If an interview is held, the final score will be made up as follows:

• I – Academic and curricular evaluation: 70%;
• II – Interview: 30%.

8.3 A candidate will be considered approved if they:

• I – Are not eliminated in the document review; and
• II – Obtain a final score of 60 (sixty) points or higher.

8.4 Candidates will be ranked by unit, shift, and area of study.

8.5 In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be applied in order:

• I – Higher score for academic performance;
• II – Higher score for compatibility between the program and the internship site;
• III – Higher percentage of program completion;
• IV – Higher interview score;
• V – Earlier application date.

9. SCHEDULE

Mandatory orientation and training 10/02/2026 Expected internship start 10/03/2026

9.1 NEPUGA may change the schedule by publishing the change on the same channels used to announce this Public Notice.

10. APPEALS

10.1 Candidates may appeal the preliminary result within [2] business day(s) after it is announced.

10.2 Appeals must state their grounds and be sent to the email address [email protected].

10.3 The following appeals will not be accepted:

• I – Those filed after the deadline;
• II – Those sent through a channel other than the one established;
• III – Those without stated grounds;
• IV – Those that submit documents that should have been submitted during the application period, unless requested by NEPUGA.

10.4 The decision of the committee responsible for the selection process is final within the institution.

11. CALL-UP AND ENTRY DOCUMENTATION

11.1 Approved candidates will be called up in ranking order, according to the availability of spots.

11.2 Candidates who are called up must submit, within the stated deadline:

• I – The Internship Commitment Agreement;
• II – The Activity Plan;
• III – An up-to-date enrollment statement;
• IV – A statement of eligibility for the internship;
• V – The personal accident insurance policy or certificate;
• VI – Personal documents;
• VII – Vaccination records required by the unit;
• VIII – An acknowledgment of the biosafety rules;
• IX – A confidentiality and data protection agreement;
• X – An image use authorization, where applicable and optional;
• XI – Any other documents requested by NEPUGA or the educational institution.

11.3 Given the mandatory curricular nature of the internship covered by this Public Notice, purchasing and maintaining personal accident insurance for the student is the responsibility of the home educational institution, pursuant to Article 9, § 1, of Federal Law No. 11,788/2008, and this responsibility must be expressly stated in the Agreement, Cooperation Agreement, and/or Internship Commitment Agreement.

11.4 Before activities begin, the candidate who is called up must submit to NEPUGA a copy of the policy, individual certificate, or equivalent document proving enrollment in personal accident insurance purchased by the home educational institution.

11.5 The proof must contain, at a minimum, the name of the insured student, the policy number, the name of the insurer, the coverage period, and a statement of personal accident coverage.

11.6 Students may not begin or continue internship activities without valid, active insurance throughout the entire internship period.

11.7 Failure to submit the proof by the established deadline will prevent entry to the internship site and may result in loss of the spot, with the next candidate being called up in turn.

11.8 It is the home educational institution's responsibility to renew the policy and send NEPUGA the corresponding proof before it expires, whenever the internship period extends beyond the originally purchased coverage.

12. ORIENTATION AND BIOSAFETY

12.1 Before beginning activities, students must attend a mandatory institutional orientation covering, at a minimum:

• I – How the unit operates;
• II – Rules of conduct;
• III – Professional ethics;
• IV – Patient safety;
• V – Biosafety;
• VI – Accident prevention;
• VII – Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• VIII – Waste disposal;
• IX – Handling of sharps;
• X – Incident prevention and reporting;
• XI – Professional confidentiality;
• XII – Personal data protection;
• XIII – Emergency protocols.

12.2 Students must wear the uniform, clothing, ID, equipment, and PPE specified by the unit.

12.3 NEPUGA may require proof of vaccination appropriate to the risks and activities of the internship site, in compliance with applicable health regulations.

12.4 Interns must immediately report to the supervisor any accident, exposure to biological material, equipment failure, patient-care incident, or risky situation.

12.5 Failure to comply with biosafety rules may result in the student's immediate removal, without prejudice to other applicable academic and administrative measures.

13. NEPUGA'S RESPONSIBILITIES

13.1 NEPUGA is responsible for:

• I – Providing facilities suitable for learning activities;
• II – Appointing a professional from its staff, or legally linked to the unit, with compatible training and experience to supervise the internship;
• III – Monitoring and tracking the student's attendance;
• IV – Providing guidance on institutional and biosafety rules;
• V – Ensuring that activities are consistent with the Activity Plan;
• VI – Preventing activities that are unsupervised or incompatible with the student's training;
• VII – Informing the educational institution of relevant situations concerning the intern's performance or conduct;
• VIII – Issuing, at the end of the internship or upon dismissal, a document stating the period, course load (hours), activities performed, and performance evaluation;
• IX – Keeping internship-related documents available to the competent authorities;
• X – Taking measures to protect the safety, health, privacy, and integrity of students and patients.

13.2 Each supervisor may oversee the maximum number of students allowed by the Internship Law, the rules of the respective professional council, the National Curriculum Guidelines, and the unit's care capacity, with the strictest limit always prevailing.

14. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOME EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

14.1 The educational institution is responsible for:

• I – Verifying the student's academic standing;
• II – Confirming that the internship is a curricular requirement;
• III – Assessing the suitability of the internship site;
• IV – Approving the Activity Plan;
• V – Appointing a faculty advisor in the field;
• VI – Monitoring and evaluating the internship;
• VII – Requiring periodic reports;
• VIII – Informing NEPUGA of academic matters that may affect the internship;
• IX – Immediately reporting leave of absence, dropout, transfer, graduation, or loss of academic standing;
• X – Fulfilling the other obligations set out in the law and in the instruments signed.
• XI – Purchasing and keeping in force, throughout the internship period, personal accident insurance for the student;
• XII – Sending NEPUGA, before activities begin, the policy, individual certificate, or equivalent document proving the insurance;
• XIII – Renewing the insurance and immediately notifying NEPUGA of any cancellation, suspension, change, or lapse of coverage.

15. INTERN'S RESPONSIBILITIES

15.1 The intern is responsible for:

• I – Fully complying with the Commitment Agreement and the Activity Plan;
• II – Respecting schedules and shifts;
• III – Recording attendance correctly;
• IV – Maintaining ethical, respectful, and professional conduct;
• V – Using PPE and following biosafety protocols;
• VI – Taking care of equipment, materials, and facilities;
• VII – Following the supervisor's instructions;
• VIII – Preparing academic reports and documents;
• IX – Keeping their data and documents up to date;
• X – Notifying in advance of any absence or impediment;
• XI – Reporting any change in enrollment or academic status;
• XII – Immediately reporting internship accidents to the Educational Institution;
• XIII – Preserving the confidentiality of institutional and patient information;
• XIV – Treating patients, professionals, faculty, staff, and other students with respect and dignity;
• XV – Not using a cell phone during appointments, except when authorized for academic purposes;
• XVI – Not disclosing their status as an intern in a way that leads others to believe they are a licensed professional;
• XVII – Complying with the Code of Ethics and the rules of the respective professional council, where applicable;
• XVIII – Immediately reporting any relevant incident to the supervisor.

16. ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES

16.1 Attendance will be recorded through [SYSTEM/ATTENDANCE SHEET/PLATFORM].

16.2 Course load (hours) will be validated only when actually completed and recorded.

16.3 Absences must be reported to the supervisor at least 48 hours in advance, except in emergencies.

16.4 Submitting a medical note or justification does not automatically count the hours not worked.

16.5 Hours not completed must be made up, with the supervisor's authorization and within the term of the Commitment Agreement.

16.6 Unjustified absence, abandoning a shift, or repeated failure to keep the schedule may result in dismissal from the internship.

17. EVALUATION

17.1 The student will be evaluated during the internship on the following aspects:

• I – Attendance and punctuality;
• II – Ethical conduct;
• III – Responsibility;
• IV – Interpersonal relationships;
• V – Respect for patients;
• VI – Compliance with biosafety rules;
• VII – Ability to apply theoretical knowledge;
• VIII – Technical progress;
• IX – Ability to receive guidance;
• X – Quality of records and reports;
• XI – Participation in the proposed activities.

17.2 The evaluation will be carried out by the NEPUGA supervisor, without prejudice to the academic evaluation conducted by the educational institution.

17.3 At the end of the internship, NEPUGA will issue the Internship Completion Statement or an equivalent document, containing:

• I – Student identification;
• II – Unit where the internship took place;
• III – Period;
• IV – Course load (hours) completed;
• V – Activities carried out;
• VI – Performance evaluation.

18. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

18.1 Students must maintain absolute confidentiality regarding information, patient charts, images, documents, personal data, health data, diagnoses, procedures, and any information they access during the internship.

18.2 Information accessed may be used only for the academic purpose set out in the Activity Plan and within authorized environments.

18.3 The following is prohibited:

• I – Copying patient charts or documents;
• II – Storing patient data on personal devices;
• III – Sending information through personal messaging apps;
• IV – Posting cases, images, or accounts on social media;
• V – Identifying patients in academic papers;
• VI – Sharing institutional passwords or access;
• VII – Accessing data unrelated to the activity being carried out.

18.4 When clinical information is used in academic papers, it must be anonymized and subject to the applicable institutional, academic, and ethical approvals.

18.5 The confidentiality obligation remains in force even after the internship ends.

18.6 Failure to comply with the data protection and confidentiality rules may result in immediate dismissal, notification to the educational institution, and the administrative, civil, ethical, or legal measures that apply.

19. DISMISSAL

19.1 The internship may end:

• I – At the end of the scheduled period;
• II – Upon completion of the course load (hours);
• III – At the student's request;
• IV – At the educational institution's request;
• V – By reasoned decision of NEPUGA;
• VI – Upon graduation, leave of absence, dropout, or cancellation of enrollment;
• VII – For breach of the Commitment Agreement or the Activity Plan;
• VIII – For insufficient performance;
• IX – For unjustified absences or abandonment;
• X – For conduct incompatible with ethical and institutional principles;
• XI – For breach of confidentiality or data protection;
• XII – For failure to comply with biosafety rules;
• XIII – For carrying out an activity without authorization or supervision;
• XIV – For loss of the conditions required for the internship;
• XV – For health, administrative, or safety reasons;
• XVI – With the student's right to respond guaranteed, except in urgent situations involving risk to patient safety or to the integrity of the unit.

19.2 Depending on the seriousness of the incident, NEPUGA may order the student's preventive removal or immediate dismissal.

19.3 Dismissal will be reported to the home educational institution.

20. VALIDITY OF THE SELECTION PROCESS

20.1 The selection process will be valid for [6/12] months from the publication of the final results, and may be extended by decision of NEPUGA.

20.2 While the selection process is valid, candidates on the reserve list may be called up as spots open.

21. FINAL PROVISIONS

21.1 It is the candidate's responsibility to follow all publications, call-ups, and communications related to the selection process.

21.2 Incorrect, false, or inconsistent information may lead to the candidate's disqualification or the end of the internship.

21.3 NEPUGA may change the schedule, or suspend, extend, or cancel the selection process for academic, administrative, health, legal, or institutional reasons.

21.4 Each student's specific activities will be defined according to:

• I – Their area of study;
• II – The semester or period they are in;
• III – The competencies already developed;
• IV – The educational institution's rules;
• V – The unit's capacity;
• VI – The supervisor's qualifications;
• VII – The rules of the competent professional council.

21.5 Situations not covered by this Public Notice will be reviewed by NEPUGA's Academic Directorate, together with the unit's coordination, the home educational institution, and, when necessary, legal counsel.

21.6 This Public Notice takes effect on the date of its publication.

Ribeirão Preto, August 5, 2026.

ANA CAROLINA PUGA Academic Director NEPUGA

ANNEX I TABLE OF SPOTS BY UNIT/TEACHING CLINIC

Unit/Teaching clinic City/State Accepted areas or programs Shift Expected period Campinas Unit Campinas/SP Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months Goiânia Unit Goiânia/GO Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months Porto Alegre Unit Porto Alegre/RS Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months Ribeirão Preto Unit Ribeirão Preto/SP Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months Rio de Janeiro Unit Rio de Janeiro/RJ Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months São Paulo Unit São Paulo/SP Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months Salvador Unit Salvador/BA Health Morning / Afternoon 6/12 months

ANNEX II APPLICATION FORM

Full name:

CPF:

ID document:

Date of birth:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Program:

Educational institution:

Semester/period:

Required course load (hours):

Expected program completion:

Preferred unit:

Second-choice unit:

Available shifts:

Do you have personal accident insurance?

Are your vaccinations up to date?

Do you have a professional relationship with another institution?

Additional information:

I declare that the information provided is true and that I know and fully accept the rules of Public Notice No. 002/2026.

[CITY], [DATE].

Candidate's signature

ANNEX III CONFIDENTIALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT

I, [STUDENT'S NAME], registered under CPF No. [●], a student in the [●] program, commit to preserving the confidentiality of all institutional, academic, clinical, and personal information to which I have access during my internship at NEPUGA.

I declare that I am aware that:

• I – Patient health data is sensitive personal data;
• II – I may not photograph, record, copy, disclose, or share patient information;
• III – I may not post clinical cases, images, or information on social media;
• IV – I may access only the information needed to carry out the authorized activities;
• V – Academic use of information will depend on anonymization and on the applicable institutional and ethical approvals;
• VI – The confidentiality obligation remains in force after the internship ends;
• VII – Breach of these obligations may result in my dismissal and in the academic, administrative, civil, ethical, and legal measures that apply.

[CITY], [DATE].

Student's signature

Supervisor's signature

ANNEX IV ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF BIOSAFETY RULES

I declare that I have received guidance on biosafety rules, patient safety, use of protective equipment, accident prevention, exposure to biological materials, waste disposal, hygiene, and the other protocols adopted by NEPUGA.

I commit to fully following the guidance I received and to immediately reporting any accident, exposure, failure, incident, or risky situation.

[CITY], [DATE].

Student's signature

Signature of the person responsible for orientation