How to Work as a Doctor in Germany With a Foreign Degree

"You must apply for an approbation (medical license) or a temporary permit - a foreign degree alone is not sufficient. Your medical education must be equivalent in scope and content to a German medical degree. German language proficiency is required: at least B2 (general) and C1 (medical)."

"Depending on your country of qualification, a knowledge exam or adjustment period may be mandatory - especially for non-EU graduates. Applications must be submitted to the licensing authority of the federal state where you plan to work; you can practice only after formal approval."

Foreign-trained physicians must secure an approbation (full medical license) or a temporary permit before practicing in Germany. Medical education must be equivalent in scope and content to a German medical degree. German language proficiency is required, typically at least B2 for general use and C1 for medical communication. Non-EU graduates often face a knowledge exam or an adjustment period to demonstrate equivalence. Applications are submitted to the licensing authority of the federal state where the physician intends to work. Practice is permitted only after formal approval. Key resources include national and state medical associations, licensing directories, and guidance on language examinations.

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