Instituto Leão Sampaio

Unileão, officially known as Centro Universitário Dr. Leão Sampaio and maintained by Instituto Leão Sampaio de Ensino Universitário, is a prominent private higher education institution located in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil. The institution is recognized for its comprehensive health science programs, including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Dentistry. It operates several clinical facilities, such as the Unileão School Clinic and a state-of-the-art Veterinary Hospital, which provide essential healthcare and surgical services to the local community. As a regional leader in education and healthcare, Unileão integrates academic training with practical clinical experience to improve public health outcomes in the Cariri region. The institution is a key stakeholder in the healthcare ecosystem of northeastern Brazil, focusing on both human and animal health.