Briefing
Toledo, 21 October 2026. The Servicio de Salud de Castilla‑La Mancha highlighted the importance of tutors in specialist medical training at the opening of the 10th National SEFSE‑AReDACongress at the Hospital Universitario de Toledo . Alberto Jara, managing director of the Servicio de Salud de Castilla‑La Mancha, said at the opening that tutoring involves not only teaching professional skills but, in particular, passing on professional and ethical values.
According to the regional health authority, Castilla‑La Mancha there are currently 1,709 doctors in training; the teaching structure comprises 1,146 accredited tutors and 20 Jefaturas de Estudio. These figures were given at the opening event and are intended to reflect the state of Formación Sanitaria Especializada in the region.
According to the organisers, the congress, which runs from 21 to 23 October 2026, brings together around 250 participants from several autonomous communities. The programme includes sessions on competency assessment, balancing supervision with patient-centred care, and supervision and evaluation procedures. Talks, plenary and panel sessions, and practical workshops are planned, with the aim of discussing training quality standards and comparing regional experience.
Regional officials said that the expansion of tutoring is part of broader initiatives to increase training places and encourage young professionals to remain in the public health service. No specific new targets or evidence of impact were presented at the opening ceremony.
The event also serves to promote the region as a centre for medical training: according to the organisers, the presence of a large body of tutors and formally established Jefaturas de Estudio contributes to continuity in training and healthcare. The congress’s findings or recommendations are expected after the event concludes.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).