The Ministry of Public Health of the Dominican Republic has enabled an exclusive virtual platform for the 2026 medical residency contest. This digital advancement allows graduated physicians and dentists to register remotely, streamlining a traditionally in-person process. The Medical Residencies Division oversees the initiative, which seeks greater efficiency in the reception of documents.
Prerequisites: Pass the ENURM 2026
To access the virtual platform, applicants must pass the National Single Exam for Medical Residencies (ENURM 2026), with a minimum score of 60 points. Organized by the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) and the National Council of Medical Residencies, the ENURM evaluates professional competencies. In past editions, such as 2025, exam registrations opened in November and closed in January, attracting thousands of applicants.
Registration process on the virtual platform
Once the ENURM is passed, candidates upload documents via the virtual platform of the Ministry of Health: professional degree, identity card, health certificates, certificate of good conduct, and membership in the Dominican Medical College. This portal, accessible from psrm.msp.gob.do, allows registering, consulting, and tracking applications in real time, reducing waiting times and human errors.
Benefits of digitalization
- 24/7 access from any device.
- Agile document management for thousands of applicants.
- Greater transparency in the national contest.
The measure responds to historical demands to modernize the system. In previous years, lines and delays affected professionals eager to specialize. Now, the virtual platform promises equity, especially for those residing outside of Santo Domingo. Experts highlight that this tool strengthens the training of specialists in a country with a growing demand for medical services.
Historical context and key figures
The medical residency contest is part of an annual program that distributes positions in public and private hospitals. In 2025, hundreds of slots were offered in specialties such as surgery and pediatrics. The virtual platform emerges as a response to previous saturation, aligning with global digitalization trends in health. Authorities confirm that the process begins weeks post-ENURM, with exact dates pending official announcement.
This virtual platform represents a firm step towards medical professionalization in the Dominican Republic, facilitating access to specialized training for the benefit of the national health system.
