Fundação Arnaldo Vieira de Carvalho

Fundação Arnaldo Vieira de Carvalho (FAVC) is a prominent Brazilian non-profit organization dedicated to healthcare, medical education, and scientific research. Established in 1963, the foundation serves as the maintaining entity for the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo (FCMSCSP), one of Brazil's most prestigious medical schools. FAVC plays a critical role in the Brazilian healthcare ecosystem by managing educational programs, fostering clinical research, and supporting the operations of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo hospital complex. Its activities encompass a wide range of medical specialties, providing both high-level professional training and essential health services to the community. The foundation is named after the renowned physician Arnaldo Vieira de Carvalho, a pioneer in Brazilian medical history. Through its various initiatives, FAVC continues to drive innovation in medical training and patient care across the region.