Overview

• The reform mandates a fourth year of general medicine internship, starting in November 2026, aimed at easing the transition to professional practice and addressing medical deserts.
• The Isnar-IMG, one of three major intern unions, has called for a strike, arguing the reform is poorly prepared and lacks necessary resources like stage supervisors and locations.
• Concerns include insufficient training sites, unclear logistical details, and fears interns may be redirected to hospitals instead of community practices, undermining the reform's goals.
• The Health Minister, Yannick Neuder, has promised regulatory decrees by spring 2025 and financial incentives for stage supervisors but has resisted calls to delay the reform.
• While some unions acknowledge progress in discussions with the government, Isnar-IMG insists on maintaining pressure, citing unresolved issues and risks to intern welfare.