Brazilian Society of Pediatrics

What Brazilian Society of Pediatrics does

The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria, SBP) is a non-profit professional medical association founded in 1910, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro with regional offices in São Paulo and Porto Alegre. It serves as the national representative body for Brazilian pediatricians, with 22,000 members (approximately 63% of the country's ~35,000 pediatricians) organized across 27 affiliated state-level societies. SBP's mission centers on continuing medical education, professional certification, scientific knowledge dissemination, and public advocacy for child and adolescent health policy in Brazil. The current leadership — President Edson Ferreira Liberal and an executive board — serves a triennial 2025-2028 term.

SBP's core product portfolio spans certification and training programs (CANP for pediatric nutrition, PRONAP for continuing education, PALS for pediatric emergency life support, and the PRN neonatal resuscitation program with 190,000+ lifetime certifications), scientific publishing (the Jornal de Pediatria / JPed, published since 1934), digital education (EAD SBP distance-learning platform, weekly live webinars, SBPcast and Pedcast podcasts), the annual Brazilian Pediatrics Congress (42nd CBP), public campaigns (vaccination, breastfeeding, digital safety), title/certification examinations, and a member marketplace. Underlying technology is a conventional digital education stack: a CMS-driven website (sbp.com.br), a learning management system for EAD courses delivered in partnership with Manole, webinar/livestream infrastructure, and podcast distribution (SoundCloud, YouTube). No proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed; differentiation rests on credentialed content and an entrenched professional network rather than technology.

SBP's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues (annual fees from 22,000 members), course and certification fees (CANP, PALS, PRN, PRONAP), publication revenue (JPed), event/congress revenue, sponsorships from pharmaceutical and medical-device companies (Biopas, Ultragenyx, Fanem), marketplace transactions, and grants/partnerships with UNICEF, WHO/PAHO, and Brazil's Ministry of Health. Distribution is primarily direct-to-member via the website and in-person congresses, supplemented by regional forums and partnerships with the 27 state societies. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Fundação Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria and Academia Brasileira de Pediatria — support foundation and honorary academic functions respectively.

Name

Brazilian Society of Pediatrics

Legal name

Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria

Website

https://sbp.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria (SBP) is a non-profit professional medical association founded in 1910 that represents approximately 22,000 of Brazil's 35,000 pediatricians across 27 state-level societies, delivering continuing education, certification (PALS, PRN, CANP), scientific publishing, and child-health policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices (HLAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Administration (BPAIAJAJ), Breastfeeding, Lactation & Infant Feeding Support (EDACAMAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric medical education
• Continuing medical education
• Professional medical association
• Neonatal resuscitation training
• Scientific pediatric publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees from 22,000 associated pediatricians across 27 state societies.
2. Educational courses and certifications: Revenue from CANP courses, PALS training, and other professional development programs.
3. Scientific publications: Jornal de Pediatria (JPed) publication and related educational materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (SBP) is a non-profit professional medical association that provides continuing medical education, certification courses, and scientific publications to pediatricians across Brazil. Its core offerings include training programs (CANP for pediatric nutrition, PRONAP for continuing education, PALS for emergency life support, and the Brazilian Neonatal Resuscitation Program with 190,000+ certifications issued), the Jornal de Pediatria scientific journal published since 1934, digital learning platforms (EAD SBP), and annual congresses. The organization also advocates for pediatric healthcare policies and supports 27 state-level affiliated societies.

Product overview

The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (SBP) operates as a professional medical association offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and scientific products and services for pediatric healthcare professionals. The core offerings include certification courses (CANP for pediatric nutrition, PRONAP for continuing education, PALS for emergency life support, and PRN for neonatal resuscitation with over 190,000 certifications), scientific publications (Jornal de Pediatria since 1934 and weekly reports), multimedia content (SBPcast and Pedcast podcasts), and public campaigns. The organization also provides EAD distance learning, medical residency resources, regional forums, congresses (42nd CBP), scientific consensus documents, family education (Pediatria para Famílias), advocacy programs, and a marketplace. These products collectively support pediatricians throughout their careers from medical school through practice, with a focus on continuing education, certification, and professional advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CANP: Curso de Aprimoramento em Nutrologia Pediátrica - national pediatric nutrition training program
• PRONAP
• PRN-SBP
• PALS
• JPed
• PedCast SBP
• SBPCast
• Famílias em Pauta
• Academia Brasileira de Pediatria
• Fundação Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria

Products and services

• CANP - Curso de Aprimoramento em Nutrologia Pediátrica National-level pediatric nutrition improvement course training pediatricians, pediatric residents, and family physicians in pediatric nutrition for prevention and reduction of nutritional disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiencies, obesity, and feeding difficulties.
• PRONAP - Programa Nacional de Educação Continuada em Pediatria National continuing education program in pediatrics offering courses and updates for pediatricians to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support training program for healthcare professionals handling pediatric emergencies.
• PRN - Programa Brasileiro de Reanimação Neonatal Brazilian Neonatal Resuscitation Program that has certified over 190,000 healthcare professionals, training pediatricians in neonatal resuscitation techniques.
• Jornal de Pediatria (JPed) Bimonthly scientific journal published since 1934, serving as a key vehicle for disseminating pediatric knowledge and recognized internationally.
• EAD SBP - Educação a Distância Distance learning platform offering online courses and educational content for pediatricians across Brazil.
• Concursos de Títulos Title competitions and certification examinations for pediatrician credentials.
• 42º CBP - Congresso Brasileiro de Pediatria Annual Brazilian Pediatrics Congress bringing together pediatricians for scientific exchange and continuing education.
• Marketplace SBP Online marketplace offering pediatric products, books, and services for members.
• Residência Médica - WI-Residência Web-based platform supporting medical residency training in pediatrics with information and guidance for pediatric training programs in Brazil.
• SBP Membership (Annual Dues) Annual membership program providing 22,000 Brazilian pediatricians with access to courses, scientific publications, professional representation, certification, and advocacy services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 190,000+ certifications issued by Programa Brasileiro de Reanimação Neonatal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNICEF (Fundo das Nações Unidas para a Infância)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SBP participates in the 'Unidades Amigas das Adolescências' (UAA) initiative, a collaborative effort between UNICEF, Ministry of Health, and municipal/state managers to qualify health units for adolescent care.
• BiopasminorOthers · 1 January 2025Biopas supported the SBP webinar on neonatal cholestasis and Alagille Syndrome.
• UltragenyxminorOthers · 1 January 2025Ultragenyx supported the SBP webinar on lower limb deformities in children.
• FanemminorOthersFanem, a medical equipment company, partnered with SBP's Neonatology department for product development and event support, particularly for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and book publishing on Neonatology history.
• 27 State Pediatric Societies (filiadas)coreOthersAffiliated state-level pediatric societies including Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Sergipe, and Tocantins.
• Ministry of Health (Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on public health policies including 'Estratégia Mulher Trabalhadora que Amamenta' (MTA), vaccination campaigns, and adolescent health initiatives.
• Unifesp (Universidade Federal de São Paulo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on neonatal resuscitation research, with support from the PRN-SBP program.
• World Health Organization (OMS/OPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBP participates in WHO initiatives and follows international pediatric health guidelines, particularly on breastfeeding and child health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online education platform increasingly entering healthcare CME. Represents the type of digital-native entrant whose lower-cost, scalable courses could compete with SBP's EAD platform for pediatrician learning time.

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association (AHA): Provides PALS and related pediatric emergency life-support training that SBP co-delivers. Comparable as a medical society that monetizes certification programs at large scale; a key reference point for SBP's PALS offering.
• European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP): Umbrella organization of European national pediatric societies. Comparable to SBP's coordination role with its 27 state-affiliated societies, focused on harmonizing pediatric standards and training across multiple countries.

Others

• Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO): Strategic partner of SBP on adolescent health and breastfeeding initiatives. Comparable as a health policy/standards body that collaborates with SBP rather than competing with it.

Direct peers

• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH): UK professional body for pediatricians running membership, training, examinations (MRCPCH), and advocacy. Closely comparable business model to SBP, focused on pediatric specialty standards and continuing education.
• Sociedade de Pediatria de São Paulo (SPSP): São Paulo state affiliate of SBP with its own CME, events, and publications. Comparable as a pediatric professional society, and also a direct constituent member of SBP's 27-state network.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): The US national professional association of pediatricians with ~67,000 members. Direct structural parallel to SBP: membership-based, publishes Pediatrics journal, runs CME, certification, advocacy, and international programs serving pediatricians.

Regional players

• Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría (SAP): Argentine pediatric society with national and regional affiliates offering CME, certification, and advocacy. Highly comparable regional peer operating in a similar Latin American healthcare context.
• Asociación Española de Pediatría (AEP): Spanish national pediatric association with regional sections, scientific committees, and continuing education programs. Closely mirrors SBP's structure as a Spanish-language, national pediatric society with member federations.
• Confederación Nacional de Pediatría de México (CONAPEME): Mexican pediatric association with member societies and continuing education programs. Comparable regional peer serving pediatricians across another large Latin American country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sbpnarede
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Sociedade-Brasileira-de-Pediatria/912767402086302
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sociedade-brasileira-de-pediatria
• Instagraminstagram.com/sociedadebrasileiradepediatria

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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