Santiago de Compostela Hosts Specialized Healthcare Training Access Exams

Published on January 24, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Facade of a university building in Santiago de Compostela, with students entering to take an exam. Atmosphere of concentration and nervousness before the test.

Santiago de Compostela hosts the entrance exams for specialized healthcare training

This weekend, the Galician city becomes a key point for 1930 candidates seeking to enter the Specialized Healthcare Training system. The event is part of a national call that takes place simultaneously across the country, offering thousands of places in essential clinical areas 🏥.

Holding the exam in the Galician capital

The participants gathered in several faculties in Santiago after reorganizing other locations. The call to enter the classrooms was at 13:30, with the evaluation starting at 14:00. This test includes 200 questions plus ten reserve ones, and lasts about four and a half hours.

Rules and scoring system:
  • The use of any electronic device is prohibited during the test.
  • The grading method adds three points for each correct answer.
  • For each error, one point is deducted from the total.
While thousands calculate probabilities between hits and misses, the only sure formula is the one that adds coffee and review until the last minute.

The framework of the national call

On a national scale, nearly 35,503 people are taking this edition. An increase in participation is observed, as both initial candidates and those who filed appeals to be evaluated are admitted. The main objective is to select future specialists who will train within the public health network.

Key data on the offer:
  • The Ministry of Health offers a total of 12,366 places.
  • The places cover specialties such as Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
  • The test allows opting for one of these places throughout the national territory.

A decisive day for the healthcare future

This process marks a crucial step for those who wish to develop their career in the specialized healthcare field. The simultaneity of the test throughout Spain ensures a uniform criterion for selecting the best candidates, who will then integrate into hospitals and health centers to complete their training 💪.