Medical studies abroad
How to start a career as a physician in Germany
The free MedicalTalentNetwork Recruiting (formerly MOG Ärztevermittlung) offers doctors with a professional licence in Germany a great opportunity to receive suitable job offers without any personal time investment. Upon request, our recruitment team will send you non-binding job offers that match your profile and search criteria.
Click the Apply button to access the form and register with MedicalTalentNetwork.
Doctors without professional recognition in Germany can also submit a speculative application and will be included in the MedicalTalentPool. MedicalTalentPool is a great opportunity for doctors in training without professional recognition to showcase their profile to our clinic partners in Germany. This increases your chances of securing an observership, which you need for professional recognition.
What Germany offers you as a place to work
If you are a doctor who studied medicine abroad, there are some good arguments for moving to Germany:
- Diverse job opportunities:
There are many different workplaces for physicians in Germany, such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, research institutions, university clinics or medical practices.
- High-quality healthcare system:
Germany is known for its high-quality healthcare system and medical care. Physicians have the opportunity to work in an advanced environment with state-of-the-art medical equipment and advanced technologies.
- Compensation and benefits:
Physicians in Germany generally receive competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, pension insurance, and paid vacation.
- Special social and health benefits for pregnant women and young parents:
Maternity protection periods, up to three years of parental leave after the birth with job guarantee, parental allowance for up to 14 months after the birth of a child, childcare allowance, child benefits, and paid breastfeeding breaks ensure that pregnant women and young parents receive the necessary support and legal protection to better balance work and family life.
- Continuing education opportunities: Germany offers many continuing education opportunities for physicians to expand their expertise and advance their careers. There are various continuing education programs, research opportunities and specialization options.
- Recognition of foreign qualifications: Germany has clear procedures for the recognition of foreign medical qualifications. Physicians have the opportunity to have their degrees and experience recognized in Germany and thus obtain a German professional license. Contact us, we will be happy to advise you.
- Work-life balance: Germany attaches great importance to a good work-life balance. Doctors often have regulated working hours and flexible working models that enable them to effectively balance their professional and private lives.
- Culture and quality of life: Germany offers a rich cultural diversity, a high quality of life and a good infrastructure. The country is known for its historic cities, scenic beauty, cultural events and diverse recreational opportunities.
- Language support: Language support programs and courses are available to help foreign physicians learn German.
- Long-term career prospects: Germany offers a stable economic situation and long-term career prospects for physicians. The country is investing in the healthcare sector and there is a high demand for medical professionals.