This document summarizes the history and current state of hospital medicine in Brazil. It discusses:
1) Brazil is the largest country in South America and Latin America, with healthcare as a constitutional right provided through both private and public systems.
2) There are disparities between private and public systems as well as between hospitals. Some public hospitals are examples of excellence while others have access and infrastructure problems.
3) The field of hospital medicine started in Brazil in 2005 and has grown through various conferences and meetings, with international participation and support.
4) Currently, hospital medicine programs vary in development and quality across the country, with both challenges and opportunities to improve care. The author invites the audience to visit and