2024-01-19 01:02:31
Do you know when the first National Examination of Aspirants to Medical Residencies (ENARM) in history? It is one of the most complex tests that exist in the Mexican educational system but it also has a fairly extensive past. At the same time, its initial goal seems quite distant today.
The Bachelor of Medicine It has also been transformed over the centuries. The same has happened with the number of hospitals and those interested in studying the career. All of the above led to the creation of a selection exam that remains valid to this day.
First ENARM in history
Before delving into the topic, it is necessary to know the Interinstitutional Commission for the Training of Human Resources for Health (CIFRHS). It is an inter-institutional organization that has the purpose of identifying areas of coordination between educational and health institutions.
In 1977 was commissioned to prepare the first ENARM in history. The national test is described as an instrument for measuring knowledge of general medicine. It was created to select from among general doctors those most qualified to become specialists.
One of the problems is that over the years there has been uneven growth between the number of applicants and the number of places offered. While more and more young people take the test, available spots have remained stable for decades.
ENARM, a knowledge test or a filter to avoid academic improvement?
With this in mind, in the 2020 edition there was a historic change. For the first time the places offered doubled and scholarships were also offered to study the specialty abroad.
Despite the above, the places are still not enough. According to the records of the ENARM 2023 Only four out of every 10 applicants got a place to be residents. The figure is too low and shows that there is still a lot to do.
In part, this situation has been generated by neglect towards the health field. In order to open more places, you first need build more hospitals that may alienate training specialists.
On the other hand, the option of offering scholarships abroad was positive but had a drawback. The only country with which the agreement was signed was Cubawhich has caused many of the young people who obtain financial support to reject it.
What is the current ENARM format like?
The test has transformed over the years. The most recent edition of ENARM It was made up of 280 items in multiple-choice clinical case format. Furthermore, its structure is based on four core specialties.
- Internal Medicine.
- Pediatrics.
- Gynecology-Obstetrics.
- General Surgery.
Another of its characteristics is that six different versions of the test are usually prepared, although all with the same complexity. The objective is to avoid illegal acts such as copying when answering the exam.
And in your case, did you know the year in which the first ENARM in history was applied?
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