New medical schools, solution or problem?
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https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2024.v14.1325Keywords:
health status disparities, medical education, medical schools, health workforce, health systems, healthcare quality, health services accessibility, public health, resource allocation, healthcare inequality, medical trainingAbstract
In recent years, Brazil has seen a significant increase in the number of medical schools. The government justifies this expansion as a response to the growing demand for healthcare professionals in a country with over 211 million inhabitants. However, this proliferation raises concerns about the quality of medical education and the effectiveness of addressing public health issues. The uneven distribution of doctors in Brazil is more a structural issue related to the organization of the health system and resource allocation rather than a shortage of professionals. Furthermore, the creation of new medical schools without stringent quality controls may undermine the quality of medical training. The exponential growth in medical schools does not ensure equitable distribution of doctors or improvement in healthcare quality. A strategic approach is necessary to address physician distribution by investing in health system management and adequate infrastructure.
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