Brazilian Medical Association

The Brazilian Medical Association (Associação Médica Brasileira in Portuguese, pronounced as /ɐsosjɐˈsɐ̃w̃ ˈmɛdʃikɐ bɾɐˈziw̃/), often abbreviated as AMB, is a professional organization and trade union for doctors in Brazil.

Etymology

The name of the organization is derived from the Portuguese language. "Associação" translates to "Association", "Médica" translates to "Medical", and "Brasileira" translates to "Brazilian".

History

The Brazilian Medical Association was founded on January 26, 1951, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It was established to represent the interests of doctors in Brazil and to promote high standards of medical practice, education, and health care.

Function

The AMB is responsible for the regulation and licensing of medical professionals in Brazil. It also provides continuing education and professional development opportunities for its members. The association advocates for the rights of doctors and patients, and it plays a significant role in shaping health policies in Brazil.

Related Terms

Medical Association: A professional organization for doctors.
Trade Union: An organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals.
Medical Practice: The work that doctors do - diagnosing and treating illness or injury.
Medical Education: The education related to becoming a doctor or continuing education for doctors.
Health Care: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
Health Policy: The decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.