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[Medical schools in Brazil].
1Centro de Desenvolvimento da Educação Médica (CEDEM), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Higher education institutions, including medical schools, rapidly expanded in Brazil during the 1970s-1980s, primarily in the Southeast. Medical residency vacancies are also heavily concentrated in this region.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Higher Education Policy
- Healthcare Access
Context:
- Brazil experienced significant growth in higher education institutions between 1970 and 1980.
- Medical school distribution does not align with population density across Brazil.
- The Southeast region is a major hub for both medical schools and residency programs.
Purpose:
- To analyze the geographical distribution and structural characteristics of medical education in Brazil during a period of expansion.
- To investigate the correlation between population distribution and the location of medical schools.
- To assess the concentration of medical residency vacancies within specific regions.
Summary:
- Between 1970-1980, Brazil saw a substantial increase in higher education institutions, predominantly in the Southeast.
- Medical school distribution is uneven and not population-correlated.
- Internship durations vary, with most schools offering two semesters.
- Medical residency programs are highly concentrated (68%) in the Southeast, with 9,644 total vacancies.
Impact:
- Highlights regional disparities in medical education infrastructure and potential implications for healthcare access.
- Provides data for policy-making regarding equitable distribution of medical training resources.
- Informs future planning for medical workforce distribution in Brazil.