Editorial: The opportunity for a unified knowledge examination in Psychology

Professional training in psychology in Latin America has become a matter of controversy. In the case of Chile, and as discussed in Volume 1, Issue 1, various authors have raised concerns about an excessive deregulation of university training. This has given rise to a critical perspective on the subject, framing it as an educational crisis. A recent amendment to the health code has opened the possibility for psychologists to be recognized as health professionals. At the same time, it addresses the possibility of incorporating quality assurance strategies through a Unified Knowledge Examination, in a format similar to the EUNACOM used in medicine. This editorial outlines the key components of this educational crisis, reviews international experiences in regulating training quality in the psychology profession, and examines the opportunities that a unified knowledge exam could offer in the Chilean psychology context.