Caçapava, a city in São Paulo state, Brazil, has inaugurated its first Medical School, the Faculdade Santo Antônio (FSA). The inauguration ceremony brought together key figures, including the city's mayor, local councilors, physicians, educators, and health professionals, highlighting the historical significance of this development for the municipality, which has a population of about 100,000 residents.

The Medical School will initially offer 60 annual slots for students, with classes set to begin on March 16. The entrance exam, which will take place on March 7, allows candidates to use their ENEM scores as part of the selection process, ensuring accessibility for prospective students. The institution also announced that additional cohorts will be introduced in the second semester of the year, reflecting an expanding opportunity for medical education in the area.

During the inauguration, Mayor Yan Lopes emphasized the critical impact of the Medical School's establishment in fulfilling educational and healthcare needs in Caçapava. This new institution is expected to bolster the local healthcare workforce and provide important training for future healthcare professionals, addressing both local and regional needs in the health sector, potentially improving services for the community.