Alcindo Antônio Ferla – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
The article being discussed analyzes the educational component of the More Doctors Program (PMM), mobilizing opinions for dialog. Among these opinions, it is undeniable that PMM constituted a political and epistemic milestone in the professional health education debate, as some authors point out, under the public policy action. To begin with, I highlight an aspect that is barely visible in the debate regarding the relationship among education, the Brazilian National Health System’s (SUS) health education policies and PMM: the grand effect of permanent health education on the participating professionals and teams.
Mobilizing such a large number of professionals (doctors registered in Brazil or in exchange programs, particularly Cubans) is, by itself, a strong strategy. Although it has a reduced visibility to qualify healthcare, the exchange program questions the development of health work based on education and aligned with SUS policies, thus being related to the regulation and organization of education and work.
