The Universidade de São Paulo Medical School is recognized for its pioneering and excellence in teaching and research. It was founded in 1912 and established in 1913. In 1931, the current building of the medical school was formally opened. In 1934, it became part of the Universidade de São Paulo.

FMUSP offers 4 undergraduate courses: Medicine, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

FMUSP has 1,400 undergraduate students, more than 1,000 employees, including 374 professors, 1,800 graduate students and 1,600 residents. It has 27 graduate programs (Masters and PHD), 62 medical residency programs, 14 specialized and multidisciplinary residency programs.