Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 17 April 2026, joint resolution of the Complutense University of Madrid and the Health Department of the Community of Madrid, by which a competition for access to linked positions of university teaching bodies is convened |
|---|---|
| Publication | 27 April 2026 |
| Entry into force | Not specified |
| Affected parties | University professors and medical specialists applying for linked teaching-care positions |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Convening bodies | Complutense University of Madrid and Health Department of the Community of Madrid |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-9129 |
University professors and medical specialists in health sciences have a new opportunity to access positions that combine teaching and research at UCM with clinical activity in Madrid public hospitals. The joint Resolution of 17 April 2026, published in the BOE on 27 April under reference BOE-A-2026-9129, convenes the competition for access to these linked positions.
This call responds to specific needs of the Madrid university and health system: to fill teaching positions in health sciences and to ensure the provision of specialists in public health centers in the Community of Madrid.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution convenes a competition for access to linked positions of university teaching bodies, a specific modality that allows faculty to perform two types of functions simultaneously:
- Teaching and research functions at the Complutense University of Madrid.
- Clinical and care functions in public health centers in the Community of Madrid.
The competition is governed by the principles of merit, capacity and publicity, which are the constitutional principles that regulate access to public employment. Candidates must accredit the requirements demanded by both university legislation and current health legislation.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of position | Linked positions of university teaching bodies |
| Modality | Teaching-care (university + public hospital) |
| Convening bodies | Complutense University of Madrid and Health Department of the Community of Madrid |
| Governing principles | Merit, capacity and publicity |
| Regulatory framework | Current university and health legislation |
| Territorial scope | Community of Madrid |
Economic and operational impact
Linked positions have a dual nature that implies relevant operational consequences for those who hold them and for the institutions involved:
- For selected candidates: they access a position that combines university and health remuneration, with the working conditions specific to each regime. This represents a differentiated professional career structure compared to purely teaching or purely care positions.
- For UCM: it covers teaching needs in the area of health sciences, where the link with clinical practice is a requirement for training quality.
- For the Madrid health system: it guarantees the provision of specialists in public hospitals, strengthening staffing with profiles of high academic and clinical qualification.
The call does not specify the exact number of positions or remuneration amounts in the published data. To know the complete economic details, it is necessary to consult the full text of the resolution in the BOE.
Who does it affect?
This call directly affects the following professional profiles:
- University professors who wish to access or consolidate a position with care activity linked to UCM.
- Medical specialists who meet the requirements of health legislation and want to incorporate teaching and research functions in their career.
- Researchers in health sciences with mixed academic-clinical profile interested in the Madrid university field.
- Departments and faculties of health sciences at UCM that manage the coverage of these positions.
- Public hospitals in the Community of Madrid linked to UCM that need to fill care positions with a teaching profile.
Practical example
A medical specialist in internal medicine with activity in a Madrid public hospital linked to UCM can apply for this competition if they meet the requirements of university legislation (for example, accreditation as associate professor or full professor) and those of health legislation (recognized specialty, accreditable care experience).
If they obtain the linked position, they will simultaneously perform their clinical work in the hospital and their teaching and research functions at UCM, with a remuneration regime that integrates both aspects. This model is standard in faculties of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health science degrees where practical training requires real clinical environments.
For university departments, filling these positions is essential to maintain the accreditation of their training programs and ensure that students receive quality clinical training.
What should candidates do now?
- Consult the full text of the resolution in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-9129) to find out the exact number of positions convened, the specific requirements for each one and the deadlines for submitting applications.
- Verify compliance with the requirements demanded by university legislation (teaching accreditation) and health legislation (specialty and clinical experience) before preparing the documentation.
- Gather and organize the documentary evidence of academic, teaching, research and clinical merits, since the competition is governed by the principles of merit and capacity.
- Consult with university departments or human resources services of the hospitals involved to obtain guidance on the internal procedure and specific deadlines.
- Submit the application within the deadline established in the call, following the procedure indicated in the resolution to avoid being excluded from the competition for formal reasons.
Frequently asked questions
What is a linked UCM-Health position and what does it allow the holder to do?
A linked position allows simultaneous performance of teaching and research functions at the Complutense University of Madrid and clinical functions in public health centers in the Community of Madrid. It is the standard formula for filling positions in health sciences that require presence in both the university and the hospital.
Who can apply for the competition for access to linked UCM-Health positions 2026?
University professors and medical specialists who meet the requirements demanded by current university and health legislation can apply. The competition is governed by the principles of merit, capacity and publicity, so candidates must accredit the corresponding academic and clinical merits.
When was the call for linked UCM-Health positions 2026 published?
The joint Resolution of the Complutense University of Madrid and the Health Department of the Community of Madrid was published on 27 April 2026. The exact date of entry into force has not been specified in the published resolution.
What regulation governs this competition for access to linked positions?
The competition is governed by the joint Resolution of 17 April 2026 of the Complutense University of Madrid and the Health Department of the Community of Madrid, published in the BOE under reference BOE-A-2026-9129, as well as by the current university and health legislation applicable in the Community of Madrid.