The Minister of Health, Manuela García, presided over the graduation ceremony

Forty-three family and community medicine residents who completed their training in Mallorca participated today in the graduation ceremony, held in the auditorium of the Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos building at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). The event was opened by the Minister of Health, Manuela García; the Manager of Primary Care in Mallorca, Carlos Raduán; and the Head of Studies of the Multiprofessional Teaching Unit for Family and Community Care, María Albaladejo.

After the opening remarks, commemorative class photos were presented to the residents. The closing speech was delivered by Vicens Juan Verger, Director General of Health Research, Training, and Accreditation.

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Forty-Three Family and Community Medicine Residents Complete Their Training in Mallorca

More than 72% of these residents have decided to join the Balearic Health Service (IB-Salut), working in primary care centres and emergency services (061). This outcome reflects the efforts of Mallorca’s Primary Care Service and the Corporate Unit for Professional Support (UCAP) within the framework of the recruitment and retention strategies launched by the Balearic Health Service.

Throughout their four-year training period, the residents have developed the competencies required of family and community medicine specialists through a rigorous training program. This included clinical rotations in a variety of settings such as health centres, hospitals, mental health units, the 061 Emergency Medical Service (SAMU 061), palliative care units, and women’s health units. They also completed a theoretical and practical curriculum with competencies in research, communication, professional ethics, health education, and community care. The goal is to provide the best possible quality and safety in healthcare services for individuals and the broader community.

The Family and Community Medicine Unit in Mallorca was established in 1979, with the first Spanish class of specialists trained under the residency system. In 2012, it became the Multiprofessional Teaching Unit for Family and Community Care in Primary Care of Mallorca, incorporating the training of nursing specialists. It currently holds accreditation for fifty medical residency (MIR) positions and twenty-four nursing residency (EIR) positions.