MIR 2027 Exam: Key Dates, Plazas, and Preparation Roadmap

Examination Locations and Logistical Requirements for MIR 2027

According to Gaceta Médica, the examinations will take place simultaneously across diverse regional sites throughout Spain. Designated host cities include Santiago de Compostela, Albacete, Alicante, Oviedo, Badajoz, Barcelona, Bilbao, Cádiz, Cáceres, Santander, Granada, Palma, Logroño, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, León, Madrid, Málaga, Murcia, Pamplona, Vigo, Salamanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Sevilla, Valencia, Valladolid, and Zaragoza. Candidates are required to interact strictly through electronic channels with the administration using the model 790 form via the Ministry of Health’s electronic headquarters. Valid digital identification, such as a digital certificate, Cl@ve Permanente, or AutoFirm@, is mandatory for applicants with a DNI or NIE. The standard examination fee is set at 31.10 euros, with a reduced rate of 23.33 euros designated for nursing candidates, while total exemptions apply for specific demographics including terror victims, large families, individuals with a disability degree of 33 percent or higher, and registered job seekers.

Preparation Strategies and Time Allocation for Competitive Specialties

Securing a top-tier residency placement requires structured preparation well ahead of the examination date. Data compiled by Modo Cheto indicates that approximately 64 percent of applicants underestimate the necessary study duration, initiating their structured preparation less than 10 months prior to the test. Successful candidates targeting competitive scores typically commit thousands of hours of effective study, spanning 12 to 18 months. Medical graduates aiming for a top position generally begin preparation 14 months in advance, while those targeting the top 500 initiate study 16 to 18 months prior. Experts emphasize that relying solely on knowledge retained from undergraduate medical courses is insufficient due to the rigorous, specialized format of the multi-choice examination. Effective preparation frameworks involve cycles of content consolidation followed by intensive simulation phases.

Testing Day Protocols and Candidate Identification

Strict security and anti-fraud measures govern the examination day schedule outlined by Gaceta Médica. Candidate call-in procedures begin promptly at 13:00 hours for identity verification, requiring an original and official identification document such as a DNI, passport, or NIE. Digital copies or electronic images of identification are strictly prohibited. The examination exercise commences at 14:00 hours, after which the opening of sealed exam booklets bars any late arrivals from entering the classroom under any circumstances. Permitted items on candidates’ desks are restricted to transparent blue or black ink pens, identification documents, and a small, transparent, label-free water bottle. Electronic devices, smartwatches, and earplugs are strictly banned, permitting only analog watches with hands and dials.

Special Considerations for International Candidates

Applicants whose official native language is not Spanish must prove their language proficiency at a C1 level or higher. Acceptable credentials include official diplomas such as the DELE, certifications from official language schools, or the International Service for the Evaluation of the Spanish Language (SIELE). Exemptions from this linguistic requirement apply to individuals who completed their university degree in Spain or a Spanish-speaking nation, or those who finished at least two years of specialized health training within the Spanish healthcare system. Failing to provide this required proof during the application window results in immediate exclusion from the selection process.