Abstract
This article aimed to analyze the contributions made by “Permanecer SUS” (Remain UHS), a State Department of Health of Bahia (Brazil) program for training students and future health professionals. The study was conducted based on a qualitative approach from the institutional ethnography perspective. Data were obtained through structured interviews carried out with twenty health students participating in the program in 2015. The results showed the effectiveness of the Permanecer SUS (Remain UHS) program. The study found there is a need to value interdisciplinary teamwork, to dismantle networks, and the need for approaches to train these students in humanization and acceptance. In contrast, it was found there is a lack of understanding on networks among health professionals already working at the unit, something that can hinder comprehensive care. It was concluded that the Permanecer SUS (Remain UHS) program provides opportunities for dialog, reinterpretation of training, and for communications among team members and future health professionals, encouraging students to work in networks in the Unified Health System.
Keywords
health education; welcoming; humanization of care; higher education