Teaching positions linked to healthcare at UAH 2026: requirements and deadlines

Key data

Doctors with ANECA accreditation and healthcare specialty have a window of 20 calendar days to apply for linked positions at the University of Alcalá. The call, published on October 19, 2026, is based on the Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System and Royal Decree 678/2023, and is the result of joint action between UAH and the Health Department of the Community of Madrid.

The volume of positions offered corresponds to the 120% replacement rate generated by vacancies occurring during 2025, which indicates an expanded call compared to the minimum legal allowance.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes an access competition —not a free merit competition, but restricted access for accredited candidates— to fill positions of university teaching staff linked to healthcare centers in the Community of Madrid. The main conditions are:

The positions are of a linked nature, which means that the holder simultaneously performs teaching functions at the university and healthcare functions at the corresponding healthcare center in the Community of Madrid. This type of position is specifically regulated by RD 678/2023.

Economic and operational impact

From the perspective of human resources management in the university-healthcare field, this call has several relevant implications:

• Expanded volume: By convening at 120% of the replacement rate, more than one position is offered for each vacancy generated in 2025, which represents an opportunity for structural workforce reinforcement.
• Fee exemptions: Fee exemptions for participation fees are provided for the following groups:
  • People with recognized disabilities
  • Victims of terrorism
  • Victims of gender-based violence
  • Members of large families
• 100% electronic processing: Paper applications are not accepted, which requires having a digital certificate or valid electronic identification system.
• Very tight deadline: 20 calendar days is a short margin to gather documentation, especially ANECA accreditation and the healthcare specialist title in a valid format for electronic headquarters.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors accredited by ANECA or equivalent regional agency who want to access university teaching staff positions at UAH.
• Healthcare specialists (doctors, pharmacists, nurses or others according to the advertised positions) with links or interest in the university field.
• Foreign candidates whose native language is not Spanish, who must demonstrate C1 level Spanish (except for exceptions).
• People with disabilities, victims of terrorism, victims of gender-based violence and large families, who may benefit from fee exemptions.
• University departments and HR services of UAH and the Health Department of the Community of Madrid, responsible for managing the process.

Practical example

A medical specialist in Internal Medicine, with a current healthcare specialist title and ANECA accreditation for the position of Associate Professor of University, decides to apply for a linked position at UAH.

Steps to follow from October 19, 2026:

1. Verify that your ANECA accreditation is current and corresponds to the teaching staff position of the advertised vacancy.
2. Gather the healthcare specialist title in digitized format suitable for electronic headquarters.
3. If you are a foreign candidate with a native language other than Spanish, attach a C1 Spanish level certificate (unless an exception applies).
4. Submit the application exclusively through electronic headquarters before the 20 calendar days expire (deadline: approximately November 8, 2026).
5. If you belong to one of the groups with fee exemptions (disability, victim of terrorism, gender-based violence or large family), attach the corresponding supporting documentation.

If you submit the application outside the deadline or through a non-electronic method, your candidacy will be excluded from the process.

What should candidates do now?

1. Check ANECA accreditation: Verify that it is current and corresponds to the teaching staff position you are applying for. Without valid accreditation, your candidacy cannot proceed.
2. Gather the healthcare specialist title: It must correspond to the advertised position. Digitize it in a format valid for electronic headquarters.
3. Prepare language documentation if applicable: Foreign candidates without Spanish as their native language must demonstrate C1 level Spanish, unless they fall within the provided exceptions.
4. Check if you are entitled to fee exemptions: Recognized disability, victim of terrorism, victim of gender-based violence or large family. Gather the supporting documentation before submitting your application.
5. Submit the application through electronic headquarters: This is the only accepted method. Make sure you have a valid digital certificate or electronic identification system well in advance.
6. Respect the 20 calendar day deadline: The deadline begins on October 19, 2026. Do not wait until the last moment, as technical problems with electronic headquarters are usually not accepted as grounds for extension.

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-21717