Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto Foundation

FUNFARME (Fundação Faculdade Regional de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto) is a prominent non-profit healthcare foundation based in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil. It manages one of the largest and most complex hospital systems in the country, including the Hospital de Base (HB) and the Hospital da Criança e Maternidade (HCM). The foundation serves as the primary teaching facility for the Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), integrating medical education with high-complexity clinical care. Its operations encompass specialized services in oncology, cardiology, and organ transplantation, serving a regional population of over 2 million people. FUNFARME is recognized as a critical hub for the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) and a center for advanced clinical research.