Academic contact · Botucatu, Brazil
FMB–UNESP International Student Office
The Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu (FMB–UNESP) has an International Student Office that supports international academic exchange activities. The office and its team are part of the local academic context for placements in Botucatu; programme-specific application, fee and accommodation questions should be coordinated through Med’oPolo.
FMB, UNESP and the teaching hospital
FMB is the medical faculty of São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Botucatu. Its academic environment is closely linked with Hospital das Clínicas (HCFMB), a regional tertiary referral hospital. The faculty and hospital have distinct institutional roles but are connected through education, clinical training, research and patient care.
International Student Office team
The existing Med’oPolo programme information identifies the following members of the FMB International Student Office. Roles and availability can change; please use Med’oPolo for current programme coordination.
Prof. Dr. Silke Weber
Director, International Student Office (FMB), as listed in the programme information.
Karina Luis Chamma
Secretary, International Student Office (FMB), as listed in the programme information.
Romulo Francisco Bicudo da Silva
International Student Office (FMB), as listed in the programme information.
What to clarify before arrival
- Your confirmed department, supervisor and permitted clinical activities.
- Any onboarding steps or documents required by the host department.
- Academic documents needed by your home university and whether the placement can be recognised.
- Housing arrangements and arrival logistics coordinated through Med’oPolo.
For each placement, the host team confirms the department, supervisor and suitable activities in light of the local schedule, supervision arrangements and the student’s stage of training.