CFM - Busca de Médicos
CFM is a medical credential verification tool for patients and administrators to query the official Brazilian physician registry on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves as a digital bridge to the official Federal Council of Medicine database, removing the need for manual paper-based credential checks.
For Patients, healthcare administrators, and legal professionals requiring verification of medical credentials in Brazil.
What does it look like?
Key features
Query the official Federal Council of Medicine database to verify physician registration status across Brazil.
Displays all active medical licenses held by a practitioner across different Brazilian states.
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free public service utility provided by the Federal Council of Medicine with no monetization.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
CFM has been inactive for 1,269 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The development history shows no activity for over three years, indicating that the project is no longer receiving updates or maintenance. The final releases focused on minor search improvements and bug fixes before development ceased entirely.
Who built it?
Conselho Federal de Medicina
3 apps tracked · Medical
Prescrição Eletrônica
Credencial Médica - CFMUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an upset sentiment.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The application fails to launch or function entirely following the latest update for users
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for CFM - Busca de Médicos
How's the Medical market?
CFM holds a unique position as the official government-backed verification tool for medical credentials in Brazil. However, the current 1-star rating and total lack of functional updates since 2023 indicate that the app is no longer serving its intended purpose.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for CFM - Busca de Médicos
Where is it heading?
The outlook for CFM is poor, as the application has been abandoned by its developer for over three years. The current technical failure makes the app a liability for the Federal Council of Medicine, and the PM should prioritize sunsetting the native experience in favor of a web-based alternative.
- The application is currently non-operational following the latest update, which prevents all users from accessing the official physician registry.
- The lack of development activity over the last 1,270 days signals that CFM is in a zombie state with no active maintenance.
The SWOT
- Official government-backed database access provides an authoritative barrier to entry.
- Migrate verification utility to a web-based portal to eliminate native maintenance costs.
Next best moves
Sunset the native mobile application because it has been non-functional since the latest update → eliminate user frustration and brand damage.
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of a functional app is an…
Read the full takeBottom line
CFM is currently a non-functional asset, and the lack of updates since 2023 indicates that the current native application is no longer a viable channel for the Federal Council of Medicine to provide registry services.
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- [1] App Store
- [2] Play Store reviews
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