Surgery course load in Brazilian medical schools

Abstract: Introduction: Surgery is an important curricular component of undergraduate medical courses. This study was conducted because the surgery course load in Brazilian has not been systematically explored at national level. Objective: To analyze schools. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive carried out with schools acknowledged by Ministry Education, which had begun their activities prior to December 31, 2017 and, as September 2018, curriculum matrix and/or political-pedagogical project available on internet. The variables studied were total and before during clerkship, well schools’ geographic region fee status. Data analysis performed using statistic Student t-test, variance, Mann-Whitney U Kruskal-Wallis tests, null hypothesis rejected for p < .05. Results: included 205 country’s 323 existing schools, 175 information 157 129 after clerkship. median hours 815.0 (P25 - 75 = 677.5 992.0; minimum 340.0 h; maximum =1,665.0), while mean clerkship 268.7 (SD 140.3; 32.0; 780.0), no difference between regions or During 540.0 400.0 712.0; 170.0 1,410.0), regions, but higher values tuition fees. Regarding load, percentage 3.2% 1.7), 6.4% 5.0 8.2), 8.2%, (both periods) 9.7% 8.3 11.8%). Conclusions: Despite considerable variation limits, similar across statuses. also tuition-free found this can help administrators assess plan institutions.