Evaluation of Medical Residency Programs in Brazil
Author Information
Author(s): Gerson Alves Pereira Júnior, Ramiro Neto Colleoni, Jair Júnior Giampani, Jorge Carvalho Guedes, Reginaldo Raimundo Fujita, Adriano Fernando Mendes Júnior, Gustavo Salata Romão, Lucas Nepomuceno Barros, Luiz Alonso David, Paulo Fernando Constancio de Souza, José Eduardo Lutaif Dolci, Cesar Eduardo Fernandes
Primary Institution: Universidade de São Paulo
Conclusion
The study highlights the evolution and current state of medical residency programs in Brazil, emphasizing the need for improved evaluation methods.
Supporting Evidence
- 47,700 doctors were attending Medical Residency in 2024, representing about 8% of the physicians in Brazil.
- The number of accredited Medical Residency Programs was 5,631 in 2024.
- Evaluation methods have shifted from traditional summative assessments to include formative assessments.
- Competency-based education is emphasized in the evaluation of resident physicians.
Takeaway
This study looks at how medical training for doctors in Brazil is organized and evaluated, showing that many doctors are in training but there are challenges in how they are assessed.
Methodology
The article reviews data on resident physicians, accredited programs, and evaluation methods used in medical residency.
Limitations
The study notes that the Medical Residency Committees have struggled to meet evaluation goals effectively.
Participant Demographics
The study includes data on 47,700 resident physicians across various specialties in Brazil.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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