Brazil to Sanction 99 Medical Courses After First National Training Exam

Overview

• The Education Ministry released Enamed results showing 107 of 351 medicine programs scored in the two lowest bands, below the 60% proficiency threshold.
• Of 304 courses under federal regulation, 99 entered supervisory procedures with sanctions ranging from suspended entrance exams to 50% or 25% seat cuts, bans on expanding intake, and suspension from Fies and other programs.
• Results varied sharply by sector, with municipal and private for‑profit institutions posting the weakest outcomes and federal and state universities clustered in higher performance bands.
• Among 39,258 graduating students evaluated, 67% achieved proficiency, and penalties are set to remain in place until the next exam expected in October 2026.
• Private‑sector associations criticized the exam’s methodology and punitive use of results after failing to block publication in court, as the government considers adding individual scores to diplomas and seeking authority to regulate municipal and state institutions.