What Medway does

Medway is a Brazilian EdTech/MedTech company founded in 2017 and headquartered in São Paulo that provides preparation courses, content, and technology for medical residency entrance examinations in Brazil. The platform primarily serves medical students in their final years preparing for R1 residency entrance exams, R+ specialization candidates, foreign-trained physicians seeking credentialing via the Revalida process, and medical specialists preparing for title certification exams. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through medway.com.br, native iOS and Android applications, WhatsApp support, and a multi-channel content marketing presence (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook with 500k+ followers, LinkedIn, and Spotify podcasts).

The product portfolio centers on the Extensivo R1 program — offered in Pro, Padrão-Ouro, and Premium annual subscription tiers priced at R$12,536, R$17,059, and R$37,801 respectively — supplemented by Semiextensivo R1, Extensivo Base, Extensivo R+ for specialty exams, CRMedway (Online and Presencial) for second-phase OSCE-format practical training, MedwayFlix for ongoing medical school content, and specialized Revalida, title exam, emergency medicine, and short-duration courses. The technical foundation is the MedBrain AI system, a recommendation engine that creates personalized study schedules based on the student's target institutions, available weekly time, and individual performance history, paired with a content library of 140,000+ exam questions with detailed explanations. Supporting sub-brands include Medway Radar (exam notice and ranking coverage), Medway Currículos (resume building), and Casa Medway (a physical study and networking space in São Paulo).

The business model is product-led growth with predominantly subscription revenue, sold via self-serve digital channels with installment plans up to 12x and a 10-day money-back guarantee on flagship courses. The company employs 251-500 staff, including 220+ specialist and subspecialist professors drawn from leading Brazilian institutions such as USP, UNICAMP, UNIFESP, and Hospital Albert Einstein. The most recent disclosed funding is a $15 million Series A round led by SoftBank Latin American Fund in March 2022, with stated intent to expand within Brazil and develop products supporting doctors throughout their careers. Medway claims over 20,000 cumulative residency approvals, 2,700+ first-place finishes, and TIME Magazine Top 100 EdTech recognition in 2024.

Name

Medway

Legal name

Medway Residência Médica Ltda

Website

https://medway.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Medway is a Brazilian EdTech platform that prepares medical students for Brazil's medical residency entrance exams. It combines AI-powered personalized study planning (MedBrain), 140,000+ exam questions, and 220+ specialist professors to serve R1 candidates, R+ specialization candidates, and Revalida examinees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education / EdTech

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Medical residency preparation
• AI adaptive learning
• Medical question bank
• Exam preparation platform
• Specialty test prep

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Subscriptions: Subscription-based revenue from comprehensive preparation courses (Extensivo R1, R+, Semiextensivo) with multiple tier levels offering different feature bundles. Students pay for access to study materials, AI-powered planning, question banks, and mentorship features.
2. Supplementary Course Add-ons: Revenue from additional preparation courses including Revalida preparation, title exam prep (TED, TEP, TEGO, TEG), emergency medicine courses, and specialized short courses (ECG, Gasometria, Antibiotics, Radiology).
3. Monthly Subscriptions: Monthly subscription model for MedwayFlix providing access to medical school preparation content including didactic videos, commented questions, flashcards, and mentorship sessions.
4. Free Course Offerings: Freemium approach with free courses including Internato, Analgesia e Sedação, Radiografia de Tórax, and ECG Introduction to drive student engagement and conversion to paid programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Medway is a Brazilian EdTech/MedTech platform that provides comprehensive preparation courses and AI-driven study tools for medical residency entrance exams in Brazil. Its core offering is a portfolio of tiered annual subscription courses — anchored by the Extensivo R1 (Pro, Padrão-Ouro, Premium) program and complemented by Semiextensivo, Extensivo R+, Revalida, title-exam courses, and second-phase (CRMedway) preparation — combined with the proprietary MedBrain AI study planner and a 140,000+ question bank aligned to the testing patterns of major Brazilian institutions.

Product overview

Medway is an EdTech platform offering comprehensive preparation for medical residency exams in Brazil. The product portfolio centers on the Extensivo R1 program (with Pro, Padrão-Ouro, and Premium tiers) as the flagship offering, complemented by Semiextensivo R1 for those starting earlier, Extensivo Base for synchronized internship preparation, and Extensivo R+ for specialization exams. Supporting modules include CRMedway (Online and Presencial) for second-phase practical exams, Intensivo R1 for final preparation, and MedwayFlix for ongoing medical education. The platform features MedBrain, a proprietary AI system for personalized study planning and recommendations. Additional services include Medway Radar for exam coverage, Medway Currículos for resume building, Casa Medway for in-person experiences, and various short courses and free content. The company operates from a freemium model with premium courses ranging from approximately R$1,997 to R$37,801.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MedBrain: AI-powered study organization system that creates personalized study plans based on students' specialty preferences, target institutions, and available weekly time
• MedwayFlix
• Medway Radar
• MedwayOne
• Medway Currículos
• CRMedway
• Casa Medway

Products and services

• Extensivo R1 Comprehensive medical residency (R1) entrance exam preparation course available in Pro, Padrão-Ouro, and Premium tiers. Includes AI-powered study planning, 140,000+ question bank, didactic classes, simulated exams, and printed study materials. Premium tier adds in-person CRMedway training and approval insurance.
• Semiextensivo R1 Essential medical residency exam preparation for students starting their preparation earlier, providing organized study at the appropriate depth for R1 entrance exams.
• Extensivo Base Medical residency preparation course synchronized with internship rotations, designed for 5th-year medical students to build knowledge foundations while completing clinical rotations.
• Extensivo Programado Multi-year (1.5 and 2.5 year) preparation programs that synchronize medical school studies with residency exam preparation, from Enamed through to the final R1 exam.
• Extensivo R+ Medical residency specialization (R+) exam preparation courses across multiple specialties including Clínica Médica, Cirurgia, Pediatria, and Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, with multiple duration options.
• Extensivo Revalida Comprehensive preparation for the Revalida exam required to validate foreign medical diplomas in Brazil, covering both theoretical and practical phases.
• Prova de Título Courses Specialized preparation courses for medical specialty title exams including TED (Dermatology), TEP (Pediatrics), TEGO/TPI (Gynecology/Obstetrics), TECM (Clinical Medicine), and CBC.
• Intensivo R1 Focused preparation for the final stretch of R1 medical residency exams, with institution-specific content and topics most likely to appear.
• CRMedway Online
• CRMedway Presencial In-person intensive practical training for second-phase medical residency exams with real-time feedback and realistic simulations in São Paulo.
• MedwayFlix Monthly and annual subscription service providing access to medical school content including didactic classes, commented questions, flashcards, and specialist mentoring (R$99.90/month or R$810/year).
• Medway Radar Coverage platform for medical residency exams providing exam calendars, rankings, analyses, alerts, and curriculum-building tools for candidates.
• Medway One Individual mentoring service exclusive to Extensivo students, providing personalized guidance to maximize residency exam preparation.
• PSMedway Emergency medicine course teaching through realistic simulations, theoretical classes, updated content materials, and individualized support.
• Short Duration Courses Focused courses on specific medical topics including Gasometria (Blood Gas Analysis), ECG, Antibiotics, and Radiology.
• Free Courses Complimentary courses including Internato (Internship preparation), Analgesia e Sedação, Radiografia de Tórax, and Introdução ao ECG Normal, serving as the freemium funnel into paid programs.
• Medway Currículos Curriculum-building tool to help medical students create effective resumes and increase their chances of securing residency positions.
• Casa Medway Physical study space and networking center in São Paulo for Medway students to study, interact with specialists, and attend in-person events.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• UWorld: US-based test prep company dominant in USMLE, nursing, and other healthcare licensure exam prep with a deep question bank. Comparable in business model (subscription Q-bank + prep courses) and customer type (medical licensure candidates), though focused on the US.
• Passei Direto: Brazilian student learning platform with study materials, flashcards, and questions across many subjects. Broader in scope than Medway, but operates in the same Brazilian student EdTech category with overlapping exam prep use cases.
• Osmosis (Elsevier): Medical education platform (now part of Elsevier) offering video-based learning and question banks for medical students globally. Comparable in medical education content and AI-enhanced learning, though broader in geographic reach.
• Lecturio: Medical education platform offering video courses, question banks, and study planning for medical students and healthcare professionals. Comparable in product mix (videos + Q-bank + study plans) and customer segment.

Direct peers

• Sanar: Brazilian health-focused EdTech offering medical residency exam preparation, continuing medical education, and clinical content. Directly comparable in target customer (Brazilian medical students) and core product category (residency prep).
• Estratégia MED: Brazilian EdTech specializing in medical residency and medical school exam preparation, with question banks and video courses. Directly comparable product, customer, and Brazilian market focus.
• Medcel: Brazilian medical exam prep platform offering courses for medical residency, title exams, and medical school, with both online and in-person formats. Closely comparable in product, geography, and customer segment to Medway.
• Jaleko: Brazilian medical study platform with adaptive learning features and question banks aimed at medical students and residency candidates. Comparable in target market and use of technology for personalization.

Emerging players

• TrueLearn: US-based smart-question-bank platform for healthcare licensure exams (USMLE, nursing, etc.) with adaptive learning. Comparable in AI-personalized Q-bank approach for medical exam preparation, though focused on the US market.
• BoardVitals: Online question bank and test prep platform for medical board exams and continuing certification. Comparable in medical board/licensure exam prep category with subscription Q-bank model, though US-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MedwayResidencia
• Facebookfacebook.com/medwayresidenciamedica/?locale=pt_BR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medway-educacao-medica
• Instagraminstagram.com/medway.residenciamedica
• Xx.com/_Medway

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors13 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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