The Medical Residency in Occupational Medicine of Medical School of University of São Paulo

Abstract

Aim: Describe the characteristics and the evolution of the Program of Medical Residency in Occupational Medicine of Medical School of University of São Paulo (PMT-FMUSP), since its accreditation in 2004 until 2010. Method: A retrospective descriptive study based on a bibliographic review of institutional texts, articles and theses and also on the analysis of documents filed by the Program and interviews with the participants. Results: The PMT-FMUSP was accredited in 2004 predicting 5760 hours of service training, divided in two academic years, with two vacancies. Between 2004 and 2010, six occupational doctors graduated. The practical activities were concentrated in the ambulatories and emergency services of the College Hospital, internships in specialized services of private companies which operate in different areas of the economy, labor union and in government agencies related to the workers health. The theorical-practical activities included classes in the Specialization Course of Occupational Medicine of the University and in scientific meetings with discussions about clinical cases or articles about Workers Health. Conclusion: The PMT-FMUSP is recent and fulfills the minimum requirements according to the National Committee of Medical Residency. During the period in analysis, the course suffered changes in its structure, part of a normal process of maturing in a way to give the occupational doctor the necessary abilities for the practice of occupational medicine in Brazil