Medical and Dental Specialization & License Training in Germany

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Are there any advantages of Medical Specialization in Germany? If yes, who can do this medical training?

What is the Recognition Process in Germany? What documents do I need?

The Fields of Specialization in Germany

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What is the structure of the Medical Specialization Training in Germany? What is the procedure to apply?

What are my salary and job opportunities?

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Who can do Medical Training in Germany?
Physicians who have completed their medical degree outside Germany, in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), or even outside of EU and EEA, can still practice medicine in Germany.

EU/EEA/Switzerland doctors
- EU/EEA/Switzerland doctors – are eligible for a full license that will offer unlimited permit to practice medicine.
Non-EU/Non-EEA/Non-Swiss doctors
- Non-EU/Non-EEA/Non-Swiss doctors – have to be assessed in education for equivalency. Based on the outcome they will be offered full or provisional license with an extended period to prepare for the next assessment

What documents do you need?

~ Application form provided by Approbation authority;

~ Identity proof (identity card of any legally recognized institution or passport);

~ A brief of all the trainings and past work experiences in a table format – a copy of the degrees and certificates of merit whenever necessary and appropriate;

~ Certificates regarding additional training and practice;

~ Certificate expressing that you are allowed to practice your profession in your country;

~ An affirmation that you intend to practice so in Germany (does not apply to degrees obtained in the EU/ EEA/Switzerland);

Meanwhile you must also submit the following documents to show that you have met the other conditions of Approbation
- ~ A statement whether you are involved in any pending criminal proceedings;
  
  ~ Proof of qualification in German language;
  
  ~ A recent medical statement confirming that you are fit to practice your profession;
  
  ~ A certificate of conduct;
  
  The above documents should be submitted in German. The Approbation authority shall inform if any translation needs to be performed by a sworn translator and if the copies already submitted by you needs to be certified. They shall also let know if any other documents will be required. Your application will be processed only if all the terms and conditions are met satisfactorily.
  
  Recognition procedure:-
  You must first apply for Approbation from the Approbation authority who is responsible for you, which depends on where you work, or would like to work in Germany. You may submit your application while you are abroad. The next action depends on which country you acquired your qualifications in. Based on your professional qualifications your request will lead to either an automatic or an individual recognition process.
  In automatic recognition procedure the medical qualifications of doctors, vets, pharmacists, etc., which were acquired in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, shall be recognised without an individual equivalence assessment. This is dependent on your medical qualifications being registered in the Annex to the Professional Recognition Directive (2005/36/EC). This is irrespective of your nationality. Annex to the Professional Recognition Directive allocates a reference date for each occupational qualification. If you began practicing before this given date, you shall have to furnish evidence that you have, indeed, actually, continuously, and lawfully practiced your profession for no less than 3 years out of 5.
  
  Under special circumstances, the Approbation authority may also ask for a Certificate of Conformity from the country you have acquired your degrees in, to confirm and verify that your qualifications meet the bare status of Professional Recognition Directive. You shall be entitled to receive your Approbation if you have satisfied all the other Approbation requisites.
  
  The individual recognition process employs when the automatic recognition of the foreign qualification is not an option. This affects:
  
  ~ People with professional qualifications from third countries; ~ doctors, dentists, vets and pharmacists whose medical qualificationsare not covered by the automatic recognition procedure; ~ psychological psychotherapists and child/adolescent psychotherapists.
  
  In cases of Individual Recognition Procedure, the Approbation authority shall check whether your provided qualifications correspond the German qualifications, using formal eligibility criteria such as duration of training, working experience, and content. You shall be benefited with Approbation if your criteria match fairly if not fully, or there is not consequential difference, and when you satisfy factors like your command over German language. However if such differences are found, you shall have to appear for an aptitude test to acquire an Approbation. Meanwhile you may join a temporary firm to practice which is allowed for a limited time period.

We Offer You

Our conceptions are Methodist into a module system which stretches over a period of 18 months. However it is contingent on your language and professional skills, i.e., the period can be shortened. Doctors from both European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) are eligible for this, although non-EU doctors have to go through some further legal processes relating residence, employment and license to practice their profession.

We offer a service that encompasses every tiny detail that will be helpful in your career and support you until you receive a license to practice. We provide a German Intensive Course for you to master your German and a special module — ‘German For Doctors’. This supports you during the intercultural integration process and as well as job and residence application.

You Advantages
- Profit from our independent and individual counseling service;
  Benefit from our unique German language course which is designed to suit every candidate;
  Structure of Medical Specialization Training
  
  Stage 1
  
  Selection and preparation of candidates in their home country
  
  Stage 2
  
  Assistance upon arrival in Germany:
  Airport pickup, help with residence and accommodation General German course
  
  • Units according to level of knowledge (From A)
  • 20 hours per week
  .Target level: B1
  
  Stage 3
  
  Special ModuleMedical Terminology “Medical German”
  • 4 month
  • 480 teaching units
  • 30 Units’ job-application training
  
  Topics: medical education talk clarification anamnesesthe body scan/ examinationcommunication in difficult words palliative care diagnostic procedures and diagnostic interview to talk about disease symptoms with relatives consultationscommunication in difficult words palliative carecommunication with patients regarding pain, fears, challenges and worst conditionsto talk to nursing staff about medication
  
  Apply for registration to State Health Authorities with complete documents
  
  Stage 4
  
  Guidance for the test “Fachsprachprüfung” and the application to obtain “Berufserlaubnis”.
  To be considered:
  If your qualification is recognized by State Health Authorities you will be issued with license and then you can apply for
  Germany medical residency training place in any hospital with available position in your chosen specialty.
  If your qualification is not recognized or found nonequivalent to German basic medical qualification, you will be required to sit for an aptitude test within maximum 2 years.
  Exam called “Kenntnisprüfung”.Some states though issue temporary medical license (Berufserlaubnis) and adjustment period (2 years), (Anpassungszeit) in which foreign medical graduates will be required to do internship (as German medical students do in their last year).
  For EU/EEA/Switzerland specialists: Specialist doctors who completed their residency or specialty training in EU/EEA/Swiss countries, their residency training is recognized automatically in All they need is to just apply for membership with any one of the State Chambers of Physician.
  For Non EU specialists: Those who completed their specialization or residency training from Non EU area, they should also apply for membership to one of the State Chambers of Though they will be required to work for 12 months in their particular specialty in Germany to be recognized as specialists in the country.
  
  Procedures to apply
  
  To get license/registration with state health authority to work as General practitioner or Specialist
  
  For doctor of medicine (Basic medical Qualification)
  
  For EU/EEA/Swiss basic medical graduates: Their qualification is automatically recognized in All they have to do is to apply to one of the State Health Authorities where they want to practice in.
  
  For Non EU/EEA/Swiss basic medical graduates: Since their qualification will be assessed on case by case base. Certain conditions might apply for issuance of license to them i.e. degree awarding university, basic medical education curriculum, country of origin, years of experience etc. If their qualification will not be considered equivalent to German basic medical qualification, they will be required to sit for an aptitude test. when you will pass this test you will be granted an approbation/license.
  
  For foreign medical specialists
  
  If you wish to work as a specialist doctor in Germany you need to have your specialization qualifications/training recognized by the one of the 17 State Chambers of Physician of Germany.
  
  What do I need to consider when entering Germany?You must submit your application and required documentsProfessional experience certificate ID card or passport CV
  
  Certified copy of basic medical qualification and any other certificate of competence Training courses certificate Health authority registration certificate from home country (Not for EU/EEA/Switzerland medical graduates).
  Medical fitness certificate (issued within the last month)
  Good standing certificate from health authority at home country (issued within the last month) Criminal record certificate
  
  The entry requirements that apply to you will depend on your nationality:
  
  If you are a citizen of a Member State of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you can enter Germany without a visa. Swiss nationals must apply for a CH residence permit from the immigration authority after arrival.
  
  If you are a citizen of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand or the United States of America, you can also enter without a visa. You must apply for the necessary long-term residence permit directly from the immigration authority in Germany within three months of your arrival. You can also apply for a visa before leaving your country of origin. The advantage of a visa is that you will be allowed to work as soon as you arrive in Germany.
  
  If you are a national of another third country and intend to work in Germany, you must hold a visa in order to enter the country. You can apply for this from a German diplomatic mission in your country of habitual residence. As you want to come to Germany to pursue your career, you should apply for aa visa to allow you entry.
  Complete list of documents are checked with uni-Assist Registration at any one of the State Health Authorities in Germany Registration for the test “Fachsprachprüfung”.
  
  Salary and job opportunities
  Salary
  
  Residents salary in Germany is 49000 euro/year, Specialist: 70000-100000 euro/year
  
  Jobs
  
  Federal Employment Agency Stellen Market etc
  
  Where can I find more information?
  
  Details of which office is responsible for your recognition procedure and other information regarding the procedure are available online in several languages at
  https://www.anerkennung- in-deutschland.de/html/de/.
  
  Useful information about practicing your profession in Germany is also available from the following websites:
  
  German Medical Association (German and English):
  
  www.bundesaerztekammer.de
  
  German Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists (German):
  
  www.bptk.de

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