Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Tarragona

What Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Tarragona does

Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Tarragona (COMT) is the official professional medical college serving approximately 3,000 licensed physicians across the Tarragona province in Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1898 and operating as a non-profit collegiate body, COMT provides mandatory professional registration, ethical oversight, continuing education, advocacy, and a broad portfolio of member benefits. The organization is headquartered in Tarragona with regional offices in Reus and Tortosa, and is integrated into the national Organització Mèdica Col·legial (OMC) and the Catalan Consell de Col·legis de Metges de Catalunya (CCMC).

COMT's core technology stack comprises the Àrea Privada member portal, the REMPe electronic private prescription platform (launched autumn 2022, achieving 30% private-physician adoption and 60,000+ prescriptions in its first five months), the CERCADOC private-medicine directory integrated with Doctoralia, the digital membership card, and the MIRIAL mobile educational game for MIR exam preparation (acquired in 2022). Supplementary services include the GALENS quarterly medical journal, the Club COMT member benefits program, a job board, pharmacological alerts, language training, room rental at the Sala Dr. Santiago Mallafrè, and the sports (Pla d'Esports) and leisure (Pla d'Oci) programs, anchored by the annual Tarraco Health Race charity event.

The revenue model is anchored on mandatory annual membership dues (Quotes Col·legials) complemented by fees for administrative services (certificates, professional liability insurance facilitation, courses, room rental) and affiliate commissions from partner organizations (Mutual Médica for insurance, Med1/BBVA for banking, Doctoralia for digital visibility, Diari de Tarragona for media, and others). The organization is governed by an elected Junta de Govern led by President Sergi Boada and operates under the regulatory framework of the Generalitat de Catalunya, with no external investors or public listing.

Name

Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Tarragona

Legal name

COL·LEGI OFICIAL DE METGES DE TARRAGONA

Website

https://comt.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Tarragona is the official professional medical college serving approximately 3,000 licensed physicians in the Tarragona province of Catalonia, providing mandatory registration, ethical oversight, continuing education, and member services including the REMPe electronic prescription platform and partner benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDADAFAK

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

SECONDARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

Keywords

• Professional medical association
• Physician licensing services
• Continuing medical education
• Electronic prescription platform
• Member benefits program

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarragona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Quotes Col·legials): Annual membership fees charged to all registered physicians in the province of Tarragona. Mandatory for medical practice. Fee reductions available for physicians in training.
2. Professional Services Fees: Fees for administrative services including certificates, professional liability insurance facilitation, professional development courses, and rental of meeting spaces.
3. Partnership Commissions: Commissions from partner organizations offering services to members, including insurance (Mutual Médica, Medicorasse), banking (Med1/BBVA), and media subscriptions (Diari de Tarragona).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

COMT is the official professional college (collegiate body) for physicians in the Tarragona province, providing mandatory professional licensing and registration services. The organization delivers regulatory oversight, ethical code enforcement, continuing medical education, member benefits, and digital tools such as the REMPe electronic prescription platform and the MIRIAL educational mobile application. It also runs professional sections, sports and cultural programs, and negotiates partner discounts for its member physicians.

Product overview

COMT operates as a professional medical association offering a portfolio of core membership services and member benefits. The primary digital products include the electronic prescription system (REMPe) for private healthcare, the CERCADOC professional directory integrated with Doctoralia, a private member portal (Àrea Privada), and digital membership cards. The organization provides supplementary services through partnerships including insurance products (Mutual Médica), financial services (Med1/BVA), and accommodation (COMTliving). Additional offerings encompass professional development through specialized sections, continuing education, a quarterly magazine (GALENS), sports and leisure programs, a job board, and foundation activities (Fundació Antonius Musa).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galens: Medical journal/publication published by COMT
• Club COMT
• Fundació Antonius Musa
• Pla d'Esports del COMT
• Pla d'Oci del COMT
• Tarraco Health Race

Products and services

• REMPe - Private Electronic Prescription System (Recepta Electrònica Privada) Electronic prescription platform enabling interoperability between private prescribers and community pharmacies across Catalonia. Used by private physicians, dentists, and dispensing pharmacists.
• MIRIAL Mobile Application Educational mobile game (iPhone and Android) for physicians and medical residents to compete and learn through MIR exam-style questions by specialty, with rankings and performance statistics.
• Àrea Privada - Member Portal Exclusive online portal for COMT members providing secure access to personal documents, certificate requests, registration data management, and membership administration.
• CERCADOC Private Medicine Directory Online directory of COMT member physicians practicing private medicine, integrated with Doctoralia for digital visibility, online appointment booking, messaging, and patient reviews.
• Digital Membership Card / Certificate (Carnet Col·legial / Certificat Digital) Digital credential certifying the physician's status as a registered member of COMT, including specialty information and professional identity verification.
• Club COMT Member Benefits Program Member benefits program aggregating exclusive discounts and advantages negotiated with partner companies across insurance, banking, media, training, accommodation, and lifestyle categories for COMT registered physicians.
• Sala Dr. Santiago Mallafré - Meeting Room and Workspace Rental Rental service for the assembly hall and meeting spaces at COMT headquarters for member events, professional gatherings, and corporate functions.
• COMT Sports Program (Pla d'Esports) Sports program offering athletic activities and events for COMT members including golf, padel, swimming, football, and team sports, with dedicated competitive teams.
• COMTliving Accommodation Service Housing and accommodation service offering lodging options for COMT members, including for visiting professionals and members in transition.
• Mutual Médica Insurance Products Specialized physician insurance products including Mutualista Jove (free first year for young physicians), Libre Ejercicio (free practice alternative to RETA), professional liability, and socially responsible investment plans, distributed through partnership with Mutual Médica.
• Med1 Financial Services (BBVA Agent) Banking and financial products for physicians including Med1 business account (no maintenance fees, free transfers), TPV payment services, loans, leasing, and factoring, distributed through BBVA agent partnership with on-site office at COMT headquarters.
• COMT Job Board (Borsa de Treball) Employment marketplace connecting COMT member physicians with job opportunities and allowing healthcare employers to post vacancies targeted at the Tarragona medical community.
• GALENS Quarterly Medical Magazine Quarterly digital and print publication covering medical collegiate news, healthcare sector topics, and association activities distributed to COMT members and the broader medical community.
• Fundació Antonius Musa Awards and Research Foundation Foundation supporting medical research and awarding Antonius Musa prizes to recognize excellence in healthcare, including continuing education programs and healthcare research initiatives.
• Pharmacological Alerts Service (Alertes Farmacològiques) Notification service providing COMT members with timely information on drug supply issues, pharmacological safety alerts, and medication shortages relevant to clinical practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of private practice physicians using electronic prescription system (REMPe)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PONSMOVEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2026Collaboration agreement providing exclusive advantages for COMT members who register with PONSMOVE, offering discounts and benefits related to collegiation.
• REDESSA (Incubadora empresarial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026Strategic alliance with REDESSA business incubator to drive healthcare innovation in the territory. COMT and REDESSA collaborate to promote innovation projects for medical professionals.
• DoctoraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketplace partnership allowing COMT members to join Doctoralia platform for digital visibility. Members receive 10% discount on Premium subscription. COMT integrates personalized directory on its website.
• Fundació GalateacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing mental health support services for healthcare professionals. COMT refers members to Galatea's support programs.
• Mutual MédicacoreOthersOver 100-year-old mutual society specializing in physician social security. Offers insurance products including Young Mutualist Insurance (free first year), Free Practice Physician (MEL) alternative to RETA, and socially responsible investment plans. Revenues returned to mutualists through circular economy principle.
• UnipromelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish association of free practice physicians representing nearly 2,000 members and 3,000 collaborators. Provides free advisory services to COMT members practicing private medicine, defending against non-medical economic actors in private healthcare sector.
• Diari de TarragonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal newspaper partnership offering COMT members 42% discount on annual subscription (365€/year for paper+digital). Includes medical directory listings and advertising discounts for members.
• Med1 (BBVA Agent)minorOthersBanking services provider with office at COMT headquarters offering exclusive banking and financial products for members. Products include Med1 business account (no maintenance fees, free transfers), TPV services, loans, leasing, and factoring.
• IFMILminorOthersTraining institute offering professional development courses for COMT members.
• Consell de Col·legis de Metges de Catalunya (CCMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan regional council coordinating all medical colleges in Catalonia. COMT participates in joint publications, position statements, and regional initiatives including the electronic prescription system.
• Organització Mèdica Col·legial (OMC/CGCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational medical collegiate organization representing all 52 medical colleges in Spain. Coordinates national initiatives, aggression observatory, and professional standards.
• Fundació MenssanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on emotional wellbeing of young people. COMT signed collaboration to improve mental health support for young members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Doctoralia (Docplanner): Healthcare professional directory and appointment-booking platform. Directly integrated with COMT via CERCADOC; competes for physician mindshare in directories and digital visibility — adjacent but thematically overlapping.

Direct peers

• Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Lleida: Provincial medical college for Lleida, part of the same Catalan collegiate ecosystem. Operates identical functions (licensing, CE, REMPe participation) and is a co-developer of regional digital infrastructure with COMT.
• Col·legi Oficial de Metges de Girona: Provincial medical college in Catalonia covering Girona. Shares the same mandatory-collegiation framework, member-services model and CCMC affiliation as COMT; comparable provincial scope.
• Acadèmia de Ciències Mèdiques i de la Salut de Catalunya i de Balears: Catalan medical sciences academy with territorial delegations in Tarragona, Reus and Tortosa. Comparable as a physician-facing scientific/educational body operating in the same geographic footprint; partially overlapping in CME provision.
• Col·legi de Metges de Barcelona: Official medical college for Barcelona province with analogous regulatory, licensing and member-services mandate. Most direct functional peer to COMT, with significantly larger scale (~30,000+ members).

Regional players

• Consell de Col·legis de Metges de Catalunya (CCMC): Coordination body for all Catalan medical colleges. Comparable as a regional collegiate authority; COMT participates in CCMC joint initiatives including the REMPe platform and position statements.

Broad incumbents

• Organización Médica Colegial (OMC / CGCOE): National body representing all 52 Spanish medical colleges. Comparable as the apex collegiate authority of which COMT is a constituent; provides national coordination, ethics framework and aggression observatory referenced by COMT.

Others

• Fundació Galatea: Foundation providing mental-health support to healthcare professionals across Catalonia. Comparable as a peer-support and professional wellbeing entity; COMT refers members to its PAIMM program.
• IFMIL (Institut de Formació Mèdica i Lideratge): Medical training institute that delivers CME/CE courses to COMT members. Comparable as a physician training provider supplying content into the COMT ecosystem; a partner-supplier rather than direct competitor.
• Mutual Médica: Physician mutual insurance society and long-standing COMT partner offering specialist insurance and retirement products. Comparable as a physician-only professional services organization with mutual/reciprocal structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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