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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG) Faculdade de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0000267 Brazil Rio Grande

Country

Brazil

City

Rio Grande

WDOMS ID

F0000267

What students share

School Type: Federal

Year Instruction Started: 1966

Operational Status: Currently operational

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School Website(s): In Portuguese

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Rua General Osorio s/n, CP 503 Rio Grande 96201-900 RS Brazil Phone Number(s): +55 (53) 3237.4621 (+55) (53) 3237.4625 +55 (53) 3237.4622 +55 (53) 3237.4623 Fax Number(s): Email: medicina@furg.br medicina.adm@furg.br

Main Address: Rua General Osorio s/n, CP 503 Rio Grande 96201-900 RS Brazil

Phone Number(s): +55 (53) 3237.4621 (+55) (53) 3237.4625 +55 (53) 3237.4622 +55 (53) 3237.4623

Fax Number(s):

Email: medicina@furg.br medicina.adm@furg.br

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Year Instruction Began: 1966 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Portuguese Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:

Qualification Title: M?dico

Year Instruction Began: 1966

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction: Portuguese

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1967 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1967 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1967 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Nestor Lima

The attention provided by the medical and nursing staff at this hospital is beyond praise; we can only express our gratitude for the hospitality and attention. Thank you very much.

Cynara Pelição

My daughter's college!!!! Very good structure, with a teaching hospital, Santa Casa (hospital), and university restaurant all very close to the center.
Best choice we made!

alexandre witallo escatambulo

Studying at FAMED is a great opportunity. It's a traditional medical school in Rio Grande do Sul with excellent professional training.

Rafaela da Silva Melo

I just stopped by quickly. It has a great structure and the building is very modern and organized. Recommended!

Ana Ribeiro

Fast, compassionate service. Qualified and skilled professionals dedicated to saving lives with excellence!

Regianne Souza

Clean and organized, but they don't provide food for the caregivers, only for the patients themselves. ? …

ALEXANDRE LEMOS

I take my father there; we are always very well taken care of by Dr. Luciano Zogbi and his team.

Ana Catarina Migliorine

Great college! (Note: Having "Leftists" at the college is an excellent quality.)

Leandro Scheffel

Excellent university, the best thing about it is its technical staff, top-notch.

Pedro jorge Vieira conceicao

Great, my tests are all in order, I loved my appointment with the cardiologist.

Wendell cassio da silva Silva

A great place and very attentive to patients, thank you very much Furg.

Fabio Brum

Excellent. Congratulations to the doctors, nurses, and technicians.

Gisele Santos

The best! I am very proud to say that I am a graduate of FURG!

Elizabeth

Wonderful, I had a lot of fun.

I'll be back soon! ?????? …

Divaldo Prates Neto

It's a good college, it seems very interesting to me.

Kaila Dotto

Excellent university and hospital. Congratulations!

Carla Nivia

Best service ? A good place to go when needed ? …

Ronivon Dourado

Excellent, large and comprehensive university.

Tiyoko

Innovative university, excellent professors.

Vanesa Lima Macedo

Wonderful hospital, I highly recommend it.

Li Flores

Always very well attended to.

Adalberto Antiqueira

There are many good doctors.

Paulo Henrique

A college full of leftists.

darlene garcia

Excellent service.

Marcelo Reis

Excellent service

sheila wittemberg

Wonderful place!

Ildo Renato Melo

Good service.

Altair Roberto Vieira

Excellent!!!!

Angela Nascimento

Excellent!

Alexsacaninha28 Jesus

Very good.

Carla Rocha

Nice place

Sandro Gonçalves

Excellent

Elisangela Oliveira

Legal

emanuel Moita

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Fátima Costa

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About Brazil

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Capital
Brasilia
Population
213.42M
GDP
BRL 2,125,958
Region
Americas
Area
8,515,767 km²

Currency: Brazilian real (R$)

Dialing code: +55

Top-level domain: .br

Timezones: America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem +13 more

Coordinates: -10.00000000, -55.00000000

Languages: Portuguese

Native name: Brasil

Nationality: Brazilian

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About Río Grande

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Country
Brazil
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-53.78769000, -67.70946000

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Local name: Río Grande

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