Internos de medicina en Colombia recibieron su primer pago mensual: ¿Cuánto ganarán?
El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social formalizó el inicio de la remuneración mensual para miles de estudiantes que cursan su internado rotatorio obligatorio.
TL;DR
- Thousands of medical students in Colombia will now receive a monthly salary during their mandatory internship rotation.
- This marks the first formal economic recognition for interns who previously worked extensive hours without pay.
- Payments began in January 2026, following the enactment of Ley 2466 of 2025 and Resolución 010 de 2026.
- Each intern will receive a monthly minimum wage of $1,750,905 plus social security contributions of $541,800, totaling $2,292,705.
- The payment is considered a subsistence allowance, not a formal employment relationship, acknowledging the clinical responsibilities and risks involved.
- The measure aims to reduce attrition rates and improve the mental well-being of future physicians by helping cover basic living expenses.