In this year's edition, the 2026 Excellent Resident Physician Award went to Ana Pueyo Bestué, an ophthalmology specialist who completed her residency training at Miguel Servet University Hospital in Zaragoza. A native of Zaragoza and 29 years old, she will begin advanced training in oculoplastic surgery at the University of Montreal (Canada) next November as part of a fellowship program.
Likewise, the Excellent Resident Physician Award in Family and Community Medicine went to Jorge Navarro Soriano, who completed his training at the Multiprofessional Teaching Unit for Family and Community Care in Zaragoza I Health Sector. Originally from Teruel, he currently works as an emergency physician with the 061 emergency service, mainly at the Teruel base, thereby helping to strengthen healthcare provision in Aragon.
The 2026 Excellent Resident Nurse distinction was awarded to Lucía Muñoz Monterde, a specialist in Family and Community Nursing who completed her nursing residency training at the Multiprofessional Teaching Unit for Family and Community Care in Zaragoza II Health Sector. Also from Teruel, the award winner has expressed her intention to continue developing her career in Aragon, both in Zaragoza and in her home province.
The ceremony, held in the Avempace auditorium, was chaired by Health Minister Ángel Sanz and the manager of the Aragon Health Service (Salud), José Ignacio Castaño. Also taking part were Salud's head of Primary Care, Pilar Borraz; the director of Salud's Hospital Care area, Sara Guillén; and the director of Salud's Nursing area, María Teresa Clares, along with representatives of the teaching units, tutors, healthcare professionals and the winners' families.
