FIESMED: Reduce Your Student Loan if You’re a Doctor in Brazil

WHAT IS FIESMED?

FIESMED is a Federal Government program that allows doctors to reduce their FIES student loan debt by 1% for each month of work in priority regions. That means up to 12% per year reduction in the outstanding balance.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

You can apply for debt reduction if:

• You completed medical school with FIES financing by the second semester of 2017;

• You work in regions considered priority by the Ministry of Health;

• You serve on a Family Health Team (FHT) (40 hours per week) or work with indigenous, riverside, or quilombola populations (32 hours per week).

PROGRAM ADVANTAGES

• Real debt reduction: 1% per month of work;

• FIES installments are suspended while you're in the program;

• Extended eligibility for those who worked in the fight against COVID-19 (at least 6 months in the SUS between March and December 2020).

HOW TO APPLY FOR FIESMED

• Go to: fiesmed.saude.gov.br

• Fill in your information.

• Attach the following documents:

  • FIES contract;

  • Photo ID;

  • Official statement from the municipal health manager, notarized.

Although the process seems simple, many doctors face unfair rejections or technical difficulties on the platform. Therefore, it's recommended to seek support from a trusted lawyer to ensure your rights are upheld and your request is processed faster.