FSE 2027 reaches record 12,850 places, anti-fraud measures added

The Ministry of Health has approved a record 12,850 places for the 2027 Formación Sanitaria Especializada (FSE) exams, a 3.9% increase from last year and a 53% growth since 2018 Source: El Confidencial. The exams will take place on January 23, 2027 in 26 cities across Spain Source: Infobae.

Distribution and anti-fraud measures

Medicine accounts for the largest share with 9,676 places, followed by Nursing (2,341), Pharmacy (377), Psychology (293), Biology (69), Radiofísica (57), and Chemistry (37) Source: ABC. A 10% reserve is maintained for people with disabilities Source: El Español.

To prevent cheating, new measures include banning all electronic devices (smartphones, smartwatches, earpieces, smart glasses) and using passive detectors for radiofrequencies, electromagnetic fields, and ferromagnetic materials Source: El Confidencial. The decision follows fraud suspicions in the 2026 MIR exam Source: ABC.

Psychology sector criticism

Despite the overall record, psychologists have strongly criticized the modest increase of only 13 places for Psicología Clínica (PIR), calling it "ridículo" Source: El Español. They argue the government is not prioritizing mental health, leading to long waiting lists of 4–5 months for first consultations Source: El Español. Some regions are hiring non-specialist psychologists due to the shortage, a practice denounced by professional associations Source: El Español. However, the Ministry's figures show a higher increase of 19 places for Psychology according to one outlet Source: Infobae, reflecting a discrepancy in reporting.