Abstract
The need to train health professionals who contribute to the construction of the Unified Health System (SUS) leads to the conclusion that such training should be based on the work in an interdisciplinary manner with a focus on health promotion. In this context, the principles must be redeemed from the Family Health Strategy and the concepts proposed by Paulo Freire. It is reported, in this sense, the experience of the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) under the Program of Education by Labor from the Ministries of Health and Education.