Gray-haired man with glasses speaking at a podium with a microphone and a screen in the background displaying his image — Minister of Health of the Nation, Mario Lugones | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Minister of Health of the Nation, Mario Lugones | La Derecha Diario

The Government exempts doctors with consistent academic performance from retaking the exam

Minister Lugones validated cases such as Francisco Dadda's, whose score matched his previous academic performance

02/08/2025 16:20:00h

Editorial Team

The National Ministry of Health decided to exempt those who passed the residency exam with proven merit from retaking it. This is the case of Francisco Dadda, who received the official notification due to the consistency between his grade and his academic record. The minister himself congratulated the young doctor on social media.

Twitter post showing a message of gratitude for not having to retake an exam, accompanied by a tweet describing the effort of a medical student and a TV screenshot featuring a man wearing a colorful hat and the question

This is the case of Francisco Dadda, who received the official notification due to the consistency between his grade and his academic record | La Derecha Diario

“Stories like yours are the ones we defend”, stated Minister of Health Mario Lugones, in a message that upholds the culture of effort. The Government emphasized that it won't punish those who trained with integrity and took the exam without cheating. The measure was taken after fraud was detected in isolated cases involving foreign degrees.

Dadda publicly expressed his gratitude for the recognition and appreciated that the complaints were heard. "It takes a lot of effort for merit to be recognized," he said. His case became a positive emblem within a system that seeks to restore fair rules.

Merit as the foundation for organizing the healthcare system

The Minister of Health reaffirmed that “we value education and believe in merit”, when announcing the validation of consistent results. The decision was accompanied by a clear message: not everyone will be treated the same, and individual effort will be recognized.

Screenshot of a tweet by Mario Lugones congratulating a user named Frandadda for their effort and dedication, highlighting the importance of merit and honesty in the medical field, and mentioning that those who committed fraud will have to retake the exam.

The Minister of Health reaffirmed that "we value education and believe in merit," when announcing the validation of consistent results | La Derecha Diario

The review made it possible to distinguish between those who legitimately passed and those who engaged in irregular practices. This way, access for honest doctors to public system residencies was protected.

This way, the national government ensures that the selection process doesn't fall into widespread disrepute. Instead, it restores trust by rewarding track record and transparency.

Large hall with many people seated taking an exam and a blue sign that says National Directorate of Human Talent and Knowledge Unified Exam

The National Ministry of Health decided to exempt those who passed the residency exam with proven merit from retaking it | La Derecha Diario

An example of fair management that restores credibility

Francisco Dadda's case demonstrates that even in the midst of a scandal, it is possible to act justly. Exams aren't repeated on a whim, but with criteria. Whoever complied moves forward.

This policy supports those who chose the most difficult path, but the only valid one: that of merit, study, and commitment. "Much success in this new stage," the minister concluded in his message, referring to all those who legitimately passed.

In a system where mediocrity was tolerated for years, the Government seeks to change course. With clear rules, no privileges, and justice for those who did make an effort, studied, and committed themselves.

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