Dr. Ernesto Figueiro

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ernesto Figueiro is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (FAMED-UFMS), Brazil, earning his MD in 1997, followed by a Master's in Obstetrics in 2002 and a Ph.D. in Obstetrics in 2003 from the University of São Paulo (USP). He is board certified in Gynecology & Obstetrics and has completed multiple fellowships in Canada focusing on Maternal Fetal Medicine. His research interests include the effects of pre-eclampsia on fetal brain development, and he has extensive experience in clinical fellowship programs at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and Queen’s University, Kingston. Dr. Figueiro has contributed significantly to the field through his involvement in medical education and his work on topics such as antiretrovirals, vertical transmission infections, and high-risk pregnancies. He has served in various academic roles, including as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at UFMS and coordinator for the Ethics Board Committee in research involving humans. His clinical interests revolve around maternal-fetal health, particularly infectious diseases during pregnancy, and he is currently practicing in Regina.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Regina, SK

Teaching and research in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dean

— Present

Faculty of Medicine, UFMS • Brazil

Oversaw academic programs and faculty operations.

Clinician Scientist

— Present

FAMED-UFMS • Brazil

Conducted research on maternal and fetal health.

Clinical Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine

— Present

Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Specialized training in maternal fetal medicine.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.