Healthcare residency programs open in Brazil

Multiple healthcare institutions in Brazil have opened applications for professional residency programs.

Asces-Unita has announced 61 vacancies for multiprofessional and uniprofessional residencies in Pernambuco. These 24-month programs, recognized by the Ministry of Education, offer monthly stipends of R$ 4,106.09 funded by the Ministry of Health. Available fields include Basic Care/Family Health, Cancer Care, Palliative Care, Oral Pathology, and Obstetric Nursing. Eligible professionals include graduates in Biomedicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, and other health-related disciplines. Applications are open until November 6 via the institution's website.

Separately, Hospital Angelina Caron has opened applications for its 2027 Medical Residency. The selection process includes 19 programs ranging from direct access specialties like General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Anesthesiology to those requiring prerequisites, such as Nephrology and Vascular Surgery. The hospital emphasizes a ‘hands-on’ training approach, allowing residents to participate actively in clinical routines. Applications are accepted until December 3 from doctors and final-semester medical students.