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Medical Association demands urgent clarification on "errors" in specialty choice process

The Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) has requested urgent clarifications regarding reported errors in the new online platform used by doctors to select their medical specialty training this year. This digital system replaces the traditional in-person process for the first time.

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If you are a newly graduated doctor participating in the specialty selection process, this indicates potential technical issues with the new mandatory online platform that may affect your application and placement.

Público· 2w agoRead original ↗

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