AUTHOR=Garcia-Rosa Beatriz S. , Urmenyi Lucas G. , Santana Gabriel C. , Marques João Vitor M. , Miguez-Pinto Joao P. , Ramalho Clara , Boczar Daniel , Andrade Bruno B. TITLE=Understanding the USMLE journey of Brazilian medical students and graduates: a narrative review JOURNAL=Frontiers in Medicine VOLUME=11 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1484772 DOI=10.3389/fmed.2024.1484772 ISSN=2296-858X ABSTRACT=
Over the past decades, advances in medical technology and research have promoted the globalization of medicine, drawing medical students and physicians worldwide into seeking for better career and financial prospects, as well as enhanced clinical and research training abroad. The medical landscape in Brazil has been marked by significant challenges over the past years, particularly within the Unified Health System (SUS). Despite the expansion of medical schools and initiatives such as the