The French government announced that 10,260 medical internship positions will be open for the 2026 promotion. These positions are scheduled to become available starting in November.
The number of available positions for the 2026 promotion is 1,341 more than in 2025, which represents a 15% increase compared to the previous year.
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Medical internship positions for the 2026 promotion
The French Ministry of Health stated that the increase in medical internship positions is one of the first concrete effects of the abolition of the 'numerus clausus' decided in 2019.
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The 2026 medical internship quota of 10,260 positions, up from 8,919 in 2025, includes 4,070 slots for general medicine to strengthen primary care. Specialist roles are also increasing, notably with dermatology positions rising by 25% to 130 and pediatrics by 20.3% to 468. Additionally, the government is targeting territories with healthcare access difficulties, such as Centre Val-de-Loire, Nouvelle Aquitaine, and Hauts-de-France, with significant increases in their respective allocations.
The 2026 medical internship total of 10,260 positions represents an increase from the 8,919 posts available in 2025. Of these, 4,070 positions are dedicated to general medicine, while other specialties such as dermatology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine also see significant increases. Furthermore, the government is prioritizing territories with healthcare access difficulties, including Centre Val-de-Loire, Nouvelle Aquitaine, and Hauts-de-France.
The 10,260 medical internship positions for the 2026 promotion represent an increase from the 8,919 positions available in 2025. Within this cohort, 4,070 positions (40%) are dedicated to general medicine, while other specialties such as dermatology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine are also set to see significant growth. Additionally, the government is prioritizing territories with healthcare access difficulties, including Centre Val-de-Loire, Nouvelle Aquitaine, and Hauts-de-France.
