Brazil - Exchange

Brazil
NMO GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME AND COUNTRY
Brazil IFMSA-Brazil
LANGUAGE
Portuguese
REQUIRED LANGUAGE
English, Portuguese
TIME ZONE
(GMT-03:00) Brasilia
CURRENCY
Brazilian real
IFMSA STATUS
SCOPE Active
SCORE Active
LCs PARTICIPATING
SCOPE
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Belem - UEPA
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Belem - UFPA
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Braganca Paulista-USF
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Campina Grande - UFCG
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Campinas-Puccamp
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Catanduva-Fameca
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Fortaleza-UFC
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Joinville-Univille
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Juiz de Fora-UFJF
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Londrina - UEL
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Marilia-Famema
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Marilia-Unimar
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Natal-UFRN
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Pelotas-UFPEL
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Recife - FPS
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Recife-UPE
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Ribeirao Preto - UNAERP
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Rio Branco - UFAC
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Sao Jose do Rio Preto-Famerp
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Sao Paulo-Santa Casa
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Santo Andre-FMABC
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Santos - FCMS
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Sao Paulo - USP
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Taubate - UNITAU
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Teresina - NOVAFAPI
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Teresina - UESPI
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Teresina-UFPI
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Tubarao - UNISUL
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - UFC- SOBRAL
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - UFRR- Boa Vista
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Vila Velha-UVV
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - UNIC - Cuiaba
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - UNINOVE - Sao Paulo
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Blumenau - FURB
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Nova Iguacu (RJ) - UNIG
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso - UFMT
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade para o Desenvolvimento do Estado e Regiao do Pantanal - UNIDERP
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Estadual do Maranhao - UEMA
Brazil (IFMSA -Brazil) - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO SUDOESTE DA BAHIA
Brazil (IFMSA -Brazil) - Santos - UNIMES
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Macapa - UNIFAP
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Montes Claros - Funorte
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Goiania - PUC-GO
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Sorocaba - PUC-SP
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Santarem - UEPA
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Maringa - UEM
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Porto Velho - FIMCA
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Juiz de Fora/MG - SUPREMA
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Maringa/PR - Unicesumar
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Rio de Janeiro/RJ - Unigranrio
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Mogi das Cruzes/SP - UMC
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Natal/RN - UnP
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Londrina/PR - PUC
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Montes Claros/MG - Unimontes
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Ribeir
Brazil (IFMSA Brazil) - Porto Velho/RO - FSL
SCORE
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Faculdade de Medicina de Catanduva, Catanduva
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Faculdade de Medicina de Marilia, Marilia
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Faculdade de Medicina de Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Jose do Rio Preto
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza
Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana (UNIOESTE)
Universidade da Regiao de Joinville (UNIVILLE)
Universidade Estadual do Para (UEPA)
Centro Universitario Lusiada (UNILUS)
Universidade Federal do Para (UFPA)
Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC)
Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo (UNIFESP)
Universidade Federal do Piaui (UFPI)
Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL)
Universidade de Marilia (UNIMAR)
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas (PUCCAMP)
(University Sao Francisco) Universidade Sao Francisco (USF)
Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas da Santa Casa de Sao Paulo (FCMSC-SP)
Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
Universidade de Ribeirao Preto (UNAERP)
Universidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI)
Universidade Federal de Roraima (UFRR)
Universidade do Estado de Pernambuco (UPE)
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG)
Universidade Federal do Ceara – Sobral (UFC-Sobral)
Universidade Catolica de Pelotas (UCPel)
Universidade Estadual de Maringa (UEM)
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo (FMUSP)
Faculdade Pernambucana de Saude (FPS)
Universidade de Cuiaba (UNIC)
Universidade Nova de Julho (UNINOVE)
Universidade Vila Velha (UVV)
Universidade Regional de Blumenal (FURB)
Universidade Regional de Blumenal (FURB)
Universidade de Taubate (UNITAU)
University of Sao Paulo (USP)
Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (UNIMES)
Universidade de Marilia (UNIMAR)
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Goias (PUC-GO)
Universidade Federal do Amapa (UNIFAP)
Faculdades Integradas Pitagoras (FIPmoc)
Faculdades Unidas do Norte de Minas (Funorte)
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo (PUC-SP)
Universidade do Estado do Para (Uepa-Santarem)
Centro Universitario Uninovafapi (Uninovafapi)
Faculdades Integradas Aparicio Carvalho - FIMCA
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Faculdade de Medicina de Catanduva, Catanduva
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Faculdade de Medicina de Marilia, Marilia
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Faculdade de Medicina de Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Jose do Rio Preto
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal
Brazil (IFMSA-Brazil) - Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza
Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Parana (UNIOESTE)
Universidade da Regiao de Joinville (UNIVILLE)
Universidade Estadual do Para (UEPA)
Centro Universitario Lusiada (UNILUS)
Universidade Federal do Para (UFPA)
Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC)
Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo (UNIFESP)
Universidade Federal do Piaui (UFPI)
Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL)
Universidade de Marilia (UNIMAR)
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas (PUCCAMP)
(University Sao Francisco) Universidade Sao Francisco (USF)
Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas da Santa Casa de Sao Paulo (FCMSC-SP)
Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
Universidade de Ribeirao Preto (UNAERP)
Universidade Estadual do Piaui (UESPI)
Universidade Federal de Roraima (UFRR)
Universidade do Estado de Pernambuco (UPE)
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG)
Universidade Federal do Ceara – Sobral (UFC-Sobral)
Universidade Catolica de Pelotas (UCPel)
Universidade Estadual de Maringa (UEM)
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo (FMUSP)
Faculdade Pernambucana de Saude (FPS)
Universidade de Cuiaba (UNIC)
Universidade Nova de Julho (UNINOVE)
Universidade Vila Velha (UVV)
Universidade Regional de Blumenal (FURB)
Universidade Regional de Blumenal (FURB)
Universidade de Taubate (UNITAU)
University of Sao Paulo (USP)
Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (UNIMES)
Universidade de Marilia (UNIMAR)
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Goias (PUC-GO)
Universidade Federal do Amapa (UNIFAP)
Faculdades Integradas Pitagoras (FIPmoc)
Faculdades Unidas do Norte de Minas (Funorte)
Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo (PUC-SP)
Universidade do Estado do Para (Uepa-Santarem)
Centro Universitario Uninovafapi (Uninovafapi)
Faculdades Integradas Aparicio Carvalho - FIMCA
NUMBER OF INCOMING PER YEAR
500 SCOPE STUDENTS
150 SCORE STUDENTS
EXCHANGE CONDITION
SCOPE EXCHANGE CONDITIONS
SCORE EXCHANGE CONDITIONS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://ifmsabrazil.org/
EXCHANGE OFFICERS
NEOs
Maite Gadelha
Thais Iwashita
NOREs
Luiza Ravanini
NMO LOGO
WELCOME NOTE
Our International Federation of Medical Students' Associations of Brazil is very proud to welcome you in our hot tropical lands. Every
have prepared here is a result of our hard-word, sweat and love, and our objective is that your student not only has the most fun poss
has a new kind of experience, surrounded by people who love traveling, medicine and exploring new places. After all, One's destinat
never a place, but a new way of seeing things! So please enjoy everything here and we hope you get to know, care and love our cou
much as we do!!
COME TO IFMSA BRAZIL!
OVERVIEW
A country for everyone
Brazil is unique for its richness of nature, culture, economy and history. This lends the country a Wonderland quality, with countless
tourist attractions, and diversity as our main instrument to fulfill this potential. Beaches, forests, mountains, rivers, festivals,
diversified cuisine, national parks, and historical towns are scattered among 26 states and the Federal District, where the Capital,
Brasília, is located.
This racial mixture has generated a nation of happy, sharing people, a country where all come together under their differences and
diversity, in an environment of peaceful coexistence. We are indeed, a country for everyone. In addition, our economic growth allied
to the country’s strategic position in the South American makes us a focal point for attracting technical, commercial and social
events, which in conjunction with the leisure options, define Brazil as a special country, with such a plethora of travel opportunities
on offer.
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Understand what to expect from the Brazilian medical system…
The National Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde - SUS) is one of the largest public health systems in the world. It ranges from
simple outpatient care to organ transplants, ensuring full access, universal and free for the entire population of the country.
Bolstered by an expanded concept of health, the SUS was created in 1988 by the Brazilian Federal Constitution, to be the health
system of more than 180 million Brazilians. In addition to offering consultations, examinations and admissions, the system also
promotes vaccination campaigns and preventive actions and health surveillance - as surveillance of food and drug registration thereby reaching the lives of each of the Brazilians.
Government-funded health care
Health care in Brazil is funded by the Brazilian Government. The Ministry of Health (Ministério da Saúde) is responsible for public
health services, government hospitals (also known as Municipal Hospitals) and medical services. Any legal citizens, including foreign
residents, are entitled to free healthcare at a public clinic or hospital by producing an RG (Brazilian identification card) and an SUS
card (Cartão SUS).
Government-funded hospitals and clinics offer good medical services. However, government hospitals are often crowded because
they are free. Waiting times can be long and the facilities may not be as good as those found in private hospitals (such as
air-conditioning or certain items of medical equipment). This is especially true in rural areas. Around 70 per cent of Brazilian
residents use public hospitals, while the rest opt for private hospital visits, which they either pay for themselves or which are covered
by private medical insurance. Foreigners may use private hospitals but will be charged for the visit.
Around 70 per cent of Brazilian residents use public hospitals, while the rest opt for private hospital visits, which they either pay for
themselves or which are covered by private medical insurance. Foreigners may use private hospitals but will be charged for the visit.
The Brazilian Government oversees public health programmes such as Farmácia Popular whose aim is to make essential
medications and drugs readily available for the population (at affordable prices) in pharmacies throughout Brazil.
The private sector
Most of the private hospitals in Brazil have excellent medical facilities and Brazil is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in
South America.
The SUS card (Cartão SUS)
Brazil's Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde) is normally known simply as SUS. This is a collective term for the public,
private, and supplemental healthcare systems. To access any of these, an SUS card (Cartão Nacional de Saúde - SUS) is needed.
The SUS card has recently been replaced with an electronic National Health identification card system. The only difference between
the old SUS card and the new National Health Identification card is the addition of a personal identification number. This number
allows a patient's health record to be accessed via a central database from any public or private hospital within the Unified Health
System network.
The aim of the card is to create a better system of coordination between public and private sector healthcare institutions regulated by
the Health Agency (Agência de Saúde Suplementar). Despite the new name, the National Health Identification Card is still commonly
referred to as an SUS card.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Brazilian medical schools follow the European model of a six year curriculum, divided into three cycles of two years each. The
first two years are called basic cycle (ciclo básico). During this time students are instructed in the basic sciences
(anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, immunology etc.) with activities integrated with the medical specialties, allowing the student
an overview of the practical application of such content. Since then medical schools provide students direct contact with patients.
After its completion, the students advance to the clinical cycle (ciclo clinico). At this stage contacts with patients intensify and work
with tests and diagnostics, putting into practice what was learned in the first two years. The last two are called cycle internship (ciclo
do internato). In this last step, the students focus on clinical practice, through training in teaching hospitals and clinics. The teaching
of this last step respecting an axis of increasing complexity, enabling students to make decisions and participate effectively in form
and operative care under the direct supervision of faculty and qualified to act as teaching aids physicians. The performance of the
internal develops redemption of ethical and humanistic dimensions of care, causing the student to recognize the values and
principles that guide the physician-patient relationship.
After six years of training, students graduate and are awarded the title of physician (Médico) allowing them to register with the
Regional Council of Medicine (Conselho Regional de Medicina). The recent graduate will be able to exercise the medical profession
as a general practitioner and may apply to undertake postgraduate training.
TRANSPORTATION
Due to its geographical positioning, as well as its status as a popular tourist destination and provider of goods for foreign export,
Brazil is a relatively well-connected country. There are several airports that connect to international destinations in Brazil, and many
more that offer domestic flights. As Brazil is such a large country, air travel is often the quickest and easiest way to get from one
area of the country to another. It is possible to travel around Brazil, and even across the national border, by bus, however, the size
of the country means that bus travel in Brazil can prove extremely lengthy and time-consuming. Very few passenger rail services
operate in Brazil, however there are metro systems in eight of Brazil’s largest cities. In the end, the principal means of transport
used in Brazil are plane and bus.
By plane, you can go to wherever you want. But we give you a helpful reccomendation: buy your tickets in advance! With this you
can buy them on a cheaper price!
Here you have the main Brazilian airlines:
TAM Airlines
AZUL Airlines
GOL Airlines
WEBJET Airlines
You can go to their websites and look for the best prices!
SOCIAL PROGRAM
IFMSA Brazil has something extremely special prepared for you! Something that we have been cooking up for a while and that is
FINALLY coming out of the oven!! The BEACH Project!
BEACH Project (Brazil's Exchange Assistance on Care and Hosting) is the new revolutionary way in which IFMSA Brazil interacts
with your incoming, providing him/her with the best social program he/she can possibly experience during his/her 1 month stay in
Brazil, regardless of the Local Committee in which he/she was accepted in. It is THE way for your student to travel around Brazil,
through it's main touristic cities in a smarter, cheaper, and of course funner way. Our project involves a HUGE change in the 3
social program spheres, namely our Local, Regional and our most recent crown achievement, our National Social Program.
In the Local sphere, IFMSA Brazil's exchange team has trained every single Local Committee to not only create their own Exchange
Book (with everything you can do in their city, be it the best restaurants, the best hikes, cultural landmarks, and of course the best
parties) but trained them on how to make incomings have a buttload of fun, so that regardless of where your student has been
accepted in, he will have a BLAST with his university and the love our LEOs and LOREs will give him during his stay.
In the Regional Sphere, we have crafted, along with specific LCs of our NMO, guides for your incomings to enjoy together some of
the main cultural and beautiful cities that Brazil has to offer in the region surrounding his Exchange. Meaning that if he/she doesn't
have money to travel to far away places inside Brazil, he/she can still enjoy the many cultural hot spots that his/her region offers.
Separated in Northeast, South and Southeast regions (with more to come soon), we have guides that will help your incomings make
better use of their time and enjoy these cities during the weekends, which are probably only a cheap bus ride away. For example,
one of these cities is Foz de Iguacu, one of the world's cultural landmarks containing one of the seven wonders of the world, namely
the largest and most amazing waterfall in the whole planet. It's Breathtaking view captures the heart of tourists every single day.
Last, but not least, we are proud to introduce the biggest revolution in the social programs offered by IFMSA Brazil, our National
Social Programs. Basically we have made arrangements with hostels, parties, among other things to organize the best 3 day trip
your student can get, making his/her plane or bus ticket worth every single cent, and at the same time meeting lot's of other
exchange students who have come here to Brazil. At the start of this project we have prepared for your students 3 national
programs that they can choose to take part of: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco (Recife). Each one in a different
weekend (in case he/she wants to participate in all 3) in the main months that your incomings come to Brazil. And of course, we
hope that when next year comes we'll have other cities added to this repertoire.
The best part of our BEACH Project? It ALREADY started, students from all over the world have already participated in
our project in our test phase and loved every single minute of it.
Please enjoy our official BEACH Project video:
MUST SEE
17 stunning places in Brazil you need to see before you die:
1. Chapada Diamantina: Where is it: Bahia.
Why you should go: This area is famous for being the center of the diamond rush in the 19th century (Hence the name: Diamantina
makes reference to diamonds). The caves are perfect spots for breathtaking photos.
2. Fernando de Noronha: Where is it: An archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean.
Why you should go: Great for snorkeling, scuba diving and enjoying the wildlife. In 2001 UNESCO declared Fernando de Noronha
a World Heritage Site.
3. Corcovado: Where is it: Rio de Janeiro.
Why you should go: This iconic image of Christ is not only one of the main attractions of this marvelous city, but also a perfect spot
for stunningly beautiful photos of the bay. Be ready to deal with hordes of tourists competing for the best selfie pose.
4. Jericoacoara: Where is it: Ceará
Why you should go: If you’re tired of your city’s noise this is the perfect place to be. Away from everything, this small fishing village
is perfect to relax, sunbathe, and practice some sand-board on the immense dunes it’s surrounded by.
5. Praça dos Três Poderes: Where is it: Brasilia.
Why you should go: This plaza was designed by legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa and the buildings are,
obviously, beautiful. The name comes from the presence of the three governmental powers.
6. Ouro Preto: Where is it: Minas Gerais.
Why you should go: If you love baroque architecture and stunning churches, this is the place to be.
7. Chapada dos Veadeiros: Where is it: Goias.
Why you should go: This national park is estimated to be 1.8 BILLION years old. And all those years have made this place magical
and beautiful. Some even say the rocks have healing powers.
8. Amazon River: Where is it: Being the second longest river in the world, it touches on several different states of the country.
Why you should go: Endless possibilities! Exploring the rainforest, meeting the indigenous tribes that live along the water, seeing all
the fauna and flora. Should I keep going or are you already packing your bags?
9. Lençóis Maranhenses: Where is it: Maranhão.
Why you should go: Have you seen the photos above? Need more reasons? OK, the best time to go is between July and
September — rain season – where water collects in between the dunes.
10. Terraço Itália: Where is it: São Paulo.
Why you should go: Breathtaking views of one of the biggest cities in the country. Add a drink to that and you’re set for the day.
11. Chapada dos Guimarães: Where is it: Mato Grosso.
Why you should go: Waterfalls, wildlife, endless and breathtaking views… Need anything else?
12. Bonito: Where is it: Mato Grosso do Sul
Why you should go: Rivers here are some of the clearest in the world, and because of the sediments some are bright blue. The
ideal place to hike, swim, paddle, dive, and raft.
13. Monte Roraima: Where is it: Roraima.
Why you should go: The tabletop mountains are considered some of the oldest geological formations. Great for hiking!
14. Porto de Galinhas: Where is it: Pernambuco.
Why you should go: Natural pools and crystalline blue water, do you need anything else to kick back and relax?
15. Cataratas do Iguaçu: Where is it: Iguaçu.
Why you should go: These falls are a border to Brazil and Argentina. You can either ride a helicopter above the falls or walk on a
walkway toward the ‘Devil’s throat.’
16. Inhotim: Where is it: Minas Gerais.
Why you should go: It is an open sky contemporary art museum. Sold?
17.Pipa: Where is it: Natal
Why you should go: To get your body sun kissed in amazing beaches with warm water, obviously.
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
You will find a lot of cultural differences throughout the country but most brazilians are friendly. Shaking hands, kissing both cheeks
and, more familiarly, hugging are the usual forms of greeting. Portuguese is the official language, accents vary geographically, and
not everybody can speak english. Maybe spanish is easier to understand. Casual wear is common. Brazil is a safe country, just try
to be discreet.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IFMSA Brazil on Facebook!
IFMSA Brazil on Instagram!
IFMSA Brazil on Youtube!