Development and expansion of medical education in Brazil

• DOI: 10.1590/interface.190105
• Publication Date: 2019-05-15T19:51:09Z
• Authors: Mónica Padilla
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270

With the launch of More Doctors Program (PMM) by Law no.12871 October 22, 2013 1 , one Brazil's most ambitious policies for development human resources in area health is put into action.In this culminating moment, themes supply, regulation, education and infrastructure National Health System (SUS) are joined, with objective solving structural deficit doctors meeting Brazilian citizens' need equitable access to healthcare services.Since 2013, program's supply component has been designating provide assistance on a full-time basis, guaranteeing that they live localities where work.The composition group professionals sent hard-to-reach places, majorly Cubans experience primary care, was complemented who graduated outside Brazil, both Brazilians foreigners, small but growing percentage