Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública

About Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública

A traditional and innovative institution, the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health is a reference in health education, celebrating over six decades of excellence in training critical, ethical, and capable professionals to face the challenges and demands of contemporary society. Established on May 31, 1952, Bahiana has since provided assistance to the population and prioritized quality and innovation in higher education. Over time, it has become a benchmark in healthcare, extension programs, research, and innovation, with significant contributions to public health. The goal of this educational institution is the full development of individuals, extending beyond professional qualification. Bahiana aims to form citizens through the promotion of science and culture. This is achieved through a strategic educational vision where knowledge production, technological development, innovation, and outreach are permanent pillars of faculty activities for the institution to be a reference. Exchange with other institutions within national and international science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems is also fundamental to Bahiana's policy. Our Mission To be an educational institution focused on the health area, training qualified professionals based on ethical and humanistic principles and values, from an individualized and transdisciplinary perspective. To fulfill its social responsibility, contributing to sociocultural and environmental development, seeking to meet societal demands through differentiated teaching, research, and outreach activities. Our Vision To be a health-focused university, a national and international reference, with excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and consulting.