Medical education and residency admissions in Brazil

In late 2026, several medical and health science institutions in Brazil announced various selection processes for the 2027 academic year.

In October, the Municipality of Barueri in São Paulo opened applications for 24 residency vacancies in specialties including pediatrics, internal medicine, general surgery, and gynecology and obstetrics. Concurrently, the Rede Total Care hospital network, part of Grupo Amil, announced 23 residency positions across hospitals in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, covering fields such as anesthesiology, orthopedics, urology, and clinical oncology.

By November, other institutions in São Paulo reached the conclusion of their registration periods. Faculdade de Medicina de Catanduva (Fameca) closed applications for 114 medicine vacancies, with exams set for early December. Similarly, Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP) concluded registration for its medicine, nursing, and psychology entrance exams, which offer a total of 160 vacancies. FAMERP also extended its application window for professional residency and specialization programs through mid-November.