'Exam Scam': Criminals Use Fake Medical Results Delivery to Steal Banking Data; See How to Protect Yourself
A new scam in Brazil involves criminals impersonating laboratories to deliver fake medical test results for a fee, capturing victims' banking data in the process.
MEC punishes more than 50 medical courses in Brazil for poor performance
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has imposed sanctions on over 50 medical courses due to poor performance in a national evaluation exam.
'Working to pay for an expensive exam,' says mother of app driver who died after falling from bridge between Teresina and Timon (MA)
A mother mourns her son, a 27-year-old app driver who tragically died after falling from a bridge while working to save money for a crucial medical exam.
MEC punishes medical course of college in MA after poor score in Enamed; three other institutions are under supervision
The Ministry of Education in Brazil has sanctioned a medical course for poor performance in a national exam, reducing student vacancies and suspending student funding contracts.
MEC imposes sanctions on the medical course at UFPA after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned the medical course at the Federal University of Pará due to its lowest score in the Enamed exam among state universities.
Three universities in Amazonas face sanctions from the MEC after unsatisfactory performance in the Enamed
The Ministry of Education in Brazil imposed sanctions on three medical courses in Amazonas due to poor results in the Enamed exam for 2025.
MEC applies sanctions to medical courses after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned medical courses nationwide for poor performance in the national medical assessment exam, Enamed.
MEC imposes penalties on medical courses with low grades and initiates supervision; see the list
The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) has initiated supervision and imposed penalties on medical courses that received low scores in the national evaluation exam.
‘Videos are terrifying’: Students describe fear spreading on social media after two die of meningitis in Canterbury
Students in Canterbury express their fear and concern following a meningitis outbreak that has resulted in two deaths, prompting a rush for medical aid and changes to exam formats.
Without preparatory course and with mother undergoing health treatment, student passes medical exam at Ufac: 'Efforts paid off'
Gabriel Braga, an 18-year-old student, achieved 2nd place among candidates in the public school quota system for the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac), having studied independently while supporting his mother through health treatment.
UPSC has released notification for CMS exam, apply before last date
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination, with applications open until March 31, 2026.
At 18 years old, 1st place in the Ufac medical entrance exam studied 12 hours a day: 'I never imagined'
Iago Tessinari e Silva, an 18-year-old from Acre, achieved first place in the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre with a rigorous study schedule of 12 hours a day.
At 12 years old, Enzinho studies every day for the Enem, takes preparatory classes, and dreams of medical school: 'I thought it was better to start now'
A 12-year-old boy named Enzo Santos, known as Enzinho, is diligently preparing for Brazil's national high school exam, the Enem, aiming to pursue a medical career.
Final scores of the MIR: Bianca Ciobanu maintains her number 1
The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed Bianca Ciobanu's top score in the MIR exam after resolving controversies regarding her results.
Colonoscopy: understand how the exam that led to deaths in RO is done
Colonoscopy, despite being a safe procedure, has recently faced scrutiny after two deaths occurred in Rondônia, Brazil, following complications from the exam.
Lula authorizes PUC-Rio to create undergraduate medical course; entrance exam expected in 2027
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has authorized PUC-Rio to establish an undergraduate medicine program, with an entrance exam planned for 2027 pending further evaluations.
Caught copying during the MIR exam with smart glasses and watch, scored zero
A medical exam candidate in Spain was disqualified after being caught using smart glasses and a smartwatch during the MIR 2026 exam.
Young man who was accepted into medical school at three universities after taking the Enem in the hospital believes that his experience as a patient will help him in his profession.
A young man diagnosed with a rare disease achieved admission to medical school in three universities after taking a national exam while hospitalized, and he believes his patient experience will inform his future practice as a doctor.
“It was complete chaos”: the controversy over the MIR exam ends in calls for an audit
The MIR Association in Spain is demanding an audit from the Ministry of Health due to alleged security lapses during the 2026 MIR exam.
Young man from Pará with rare disease passes entrance exams at three public universities after taking the Enem in the hospital
A young man from Pará has been accepted into three medical programs despite facing a severe rare disease that required him to take the national exam while hospitalized.
How to Request the Medical Exception N-648: The USCIS Rule for the Citizenship Exam in the United States
USCIS allows certain citizenship applicants to request a medical exception to avoid the required English and history exams due to health reasons.
Young man with a rare disease takes university entrance exam in hospital and gets accepted into medicine at three public universities
Ítalo Cantanhede, a 17-year-old Brazilian student with a rare disease, successfully passed the university entrance exam while hospitalized and gained admission to three public medical schools.
The madrileña María Gallego, best provisional EIR 2026, opts for Pediatrics
María Gallego, a 22-year-old student from Madrid, has achieved the top position in the EIR 2026 exam and chooses to specialize in Pediatrics, expressing a strong vocation for caring for children.
UPA Dr. Thelmo reduces waiting times for exams by up to 75% with new laboratory
The UPA Dr. Thelmo in Jacareí has installed a new clinical analysis laboratory that drastically reduces waiting times for exam results.
Senate approves proficiency exam in medicine organized by CFM; text will be analyzed by the Chamber
Brazil's Senate approved the implementation of a national medical proficiency exam controlled by the CFM to credential new medical professionals.
After contrary decision, medical entity says it will maintain specialist certification exam
The Brazilian Medical Association insists on continuing its specialist certification exams despite a federal court ruling prohibiting it from issuing medical specialty titles.
Private medical students perform worse than public school students in 94% of the questions on the Enamed
Private medical students in Brazil scored lower than their public school counterparts on 94% of the questions in the Enamed exam, despite having a more favorable socioeconomic profile.
Results of the objective test and essay for the Ufac medical entrance exam released
The Federal University of Acre has announced the results of the medical entrance exam's objective tests and provisional essay results, with a new admissions model implemented this year.
Cetré's transfer to Boca on hold: an old injury surfaced during a private medical examination and may keep him at Estudiantes
Colombian player Edwuin Cetré's transfer to Boca Juniors is put on hold due to the discovery of a previous injury during a medical exam, possibly preventing him from joining the team and leaving him at Estudiantes.
Applications for NEET UG 2026 have begun; exams will be held in May, keep these points in mind
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the commencement of applications for the NEET UG 2026 exam, scheduled for May 3, 2026.
School from the interior of SP leads results in the Paulista Provão and approves student in medicine at Unesp: 'We dreamed together,' says vice-principal
A school in Jaú, São Paulo, has achieved top results in the Paulista Provão exam, securing a medical admission for one of its students at Unesp.
PF says Bolsonaro should receive care at Papudinha and does not need to be transferred to a hospital
A medical exam regarding Jair Bolsonaro's health indicates he is at risk of falling but does not require hospitalization, according to a report by the Federal Police requested by Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
Yassine Tetraoui did not pass the medical exam at Dinamo. Now he is a national representative worth five million euros!
The article discusses the missed opportunity for 19-year-old Algerian Yassine Tetraoui to join Dinamo Zagreb after failing a medical exam, while highlighting his current status as a valued national team player.
'Universities with low grades in Enamed will not have FIES', says education minister in MT
Education Minister Camilo Santana announced that universities rated 1 and 2 by the National Medical Evaluation Exam (Enamed) will not receive the Student Financing Fund (FIES) this year during the inauguration of a campus in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso.
Health Department publishes final lists of people admitted to the MIR nine days before the exam
Spain's Health Department has released the final lists of candidates admitted to the MIR exams, along with those accepted in Biology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Chemistry, and Physics, amidst concerns over the coverage of medical positions in Andalusia due to delays.
Chaos in Medicine Entrance Test, the Testimony: "I was excluded from the ranking, so I just wasted time"
Approximately 5,000 candidates are excluded from available spots in medical programs, with others required to enroll in different degrees while expressing frustrations over the filter semester process.
Protest against the 'filter semester' but then passes the exam
Leonardo Dimola, known for protesting against the medical 'filter semester', surprisingly passed all required exams, raising questions about the validity of the protests.