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  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Medical Education

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  • Access to quality primary health care (PHC) is a persistent challenge in Brazil.
  • Underserved and isolated regions face significant medical care access barriers.
  • Previous policies have struggled to effectively address these access disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Doctors for Brazil Program (PMpB) in expanding medical services.
  • To assess the PMpB's innovative approach to recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals in vulnerable areas.
  • To determine the program's impact on primary health care coverage in Brazil.

Main Methods:

  • The Doctors for Brazil Program (PMpB) implemented an isonomic selection process for medical professionals.
  • Training in Family and Community Medicine was provided to selected professionals.
  • The program offered competitive salaries, career progression, and financial incentives.
  • Management and rollout were handled by the Agency for the Development of Primary Health Care (Adaps).

Main Results:

  • Approximately 23,000 candidates applied, with 97.1% of vacancies filled in the initial nine months.
  • A high retention rate of 95.4% was observed after candidate admittance.
  • The PMpB demonstrated significant improvements in quality compared to previous healthcare policies.

Conclusions:

  • The Doctors for Brazil Program (PMpB) shows promising results in improving medical care access in Brazil.
  • The program's innovative strategies have led to high recruitment and retention rates.
  • Continued implementation of PMpB is crucial for achieving comprehensive primary health care coverage.