Introduction:

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated social inequalities and further exposed the vulnerability of certain groups in society, especially women. Social isolation measures and the ensuing economic crisis have led to women suffering even greater levels of violence and more limited access to health.

Development:

The recognition of women’s social vulnerabilities during the pandemic reinforces the need for a medical education that takes heed of gender inequalities and is aligned to the public policies on Women's Health in the SUS. This essay aims to reflect on the skills needed by medical undergraduates, with a view to achieving comprehensive health care for women and in dialogue with current public policies and national curriculum guidelines. The study was organized in four areas: Maternal and Child Health; Sexual Health; Reproductive Rights and Care for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause.

Conclusion:

We observed that to ensure comprehensive women's health care, medical schools should give to students the opportunities to learn a skill set that will prepare them to: guide their conduct by scientific evidence, listen to women, communicate properly with them, respect their particular characteristics in each stage of the gynecological cycle, build more symmetrical relationships, adopt a broad view of their living conditions and give women greater control over their bodies, health, sexuality and life.

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