Medical residency exam schedules confirmed for ENARM 2026 and MIR 2027

Medical residency examination processes are moving forward in Mexico and Spain. In Mexico, the Inter-institutional Commission for the Training of Human Resources for Health (CIFRHS) has announced that the specialty selection guide for the ENARM 2026 will be released after 18:00 hours on October 16, 2026. This document is essential for applicants to understand the platform, requirements, and deadlines for choosing their medical specialty and hospital residency site.

In Spain, the Ministry of Health has confirmed that the MIR 2027 exam (along with the EIR, FIR, and PIR certifications) will proceed on January 23, despite the upcoming general elections on November 29. Officials stated that the schedule remains unchanged due to the administrative nature of the operation, which is managed by technical staff and pre-established timelines that are independent of political shifts.