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The Northern Doctors' Union (SMN) has requested the urgent suspension of the new 2026 online, batch-based system for choosing specialized training vacancies, arguing it lacks transparency compared to the previous real-time, sequential model. The union contends that the new system, which forces candidates to submit an extensive list of preferences in advance, creates inequality by allowing some candidates significant time to decide while others have only about 13 hours to act once vacancies are revealed.

Why it mattersIf you are a medical intern participating in the 2026 specialized training selection process, this dispute over the new digital system could lead to significant changes or delays in how you choose your placement.

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