Are you a non-EU citizen who is looking for a rich cultural experience and a chance to receive world-class health care training? Are you issued a medical residency in Europe, but don’t want to go at it alone? Well today is your lucky day! We’ve compiled a list of medical residency in Europe for international students.

The medical residency placement program is provided to international students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in medicine. Upon successful completion of the Medical Residency, graduates will be ready to embark on a rewarding medical career in the Europe. Think of medical residency in Europe as a time to live abroad and broaden your horizons. Learn new languages, practice your flexible thinking, and immerse yourself in another culture. Experience life in Europe with medical training at top hospitals and clinics in countries like Spain, Germany, Italy and England.

mBBS in spain for international students

A medical residency is begun after an applicant has finished a medical school. Residents must spend three to eight years working at a hospital or other care institution studying by on-the-job experience. This residencies can involve work in a number of specializations.

Medical specialization (Medical Residency training programs) in Europe for foreigner’s specialists: Most of European Universities accept foreign students for specialization and PhD studies.

The admission requirements to Medical Residency Programs depend on medical credentials, citizenships and language abilities of medical student. Note that medical residency students receive a salary for the work as a specialist in training in all West European Countries, while in most East European countries, the residency student must paid annually tuition fee for speciation.The tuition fees vary within diferent universities and internal medical residency programs. 

What are Medical Specialization/ Residency Programs?

• Specialization, also known as Clinical Residency, aims to help medical graduates develop specialist knowledge and skills within a particular field of study.
• Program length varies depending on the field of study.
• To be eligible for a medical residency program, candidates must have a qualification in medicine or a professional qualification as a Physician-Specialist.

Evaluation and improvement of medical residency training programs is the priority and not the setting up of qualifying examinations. Therefore, medical specialties are being intensively reconsidered in the all-European countries promoting improvement of educational training programs.

Medical specialization training (residency) in Europe takes place at the Medical University Hospitals or affiliated clinics and is full-time program in a position with duties pertaining to the curricula of respective medical specialties.  Every medical University, has a Commission of Professors for Postgraduate Education working directly with medical Universities, and admits to the Specialty State Examination only the candidates who have completed the respective specialization curricula successfully (medicine, dentistry or pharmacy).

To get into residency program in European Medical Universities in EEA member countries, European medical graduate students must pass  an entrance test.  Prior to final residency admission in Europe, medical postgraduate student (EU or non-EU candidates) should have good competency in national language of respective country or take a 9-month preparatory course.  

What Does a Medical Residency Program Entail?

• During the residency, the physician is supervised by highly-qualified professionals according to an individualized plan which is developed by the department head.
• This plan aims to help the resident physician obtain qualitative understanding of their chosen specialty through the learning of modern methods in disease prevention, clinical examination, comprehensive treatment and patient rehabilitation.
• As part of the residency, the physician has to obtain qualitative professional knowledge, develop skills in independent theoretical and practical practice and conduct research work in the corresponding medical specialization.

Therefore, prospective international residency candidates in Romania who do not have good command of Romanian language are admitted to residency on condition the follow one-year Romanian language course.  After getting Romanian language certificate, postgraduate students from EEA member countries must seat for national entrance exam to the residency. Successful EEA candidate will get monthly salary during all residency period. Those from outside of EEA member countries are directly admitted presenting certificate of Romanian language, acceptance letter and prove of tuition fee payment. This is common procedure for most East European countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland etc.) with eventual slight differences.

Tuition fees for residency program in Europe for non-EEA students depend on country, university and specialty. It varies from 5000 Euro to 7700 Euros/year.  Tuition fee for national language Preparatory course varies from 2700 to 3600 Euros for one-year program.

Even if to get in Medical specialization in Europe is becoming more and more hard, it is still possible for all graduate students who fulfill all requirements. The list of document required to apply to specialization in Europe may vary from country to country and university to university. 

Medical specialisation – Medical Residency in Europe

Medical specialization (Medical Residency traning programs) in Europe for foreigner’s specialists: Most of European Universities accept to foreign students for specialization and PhD studies.

The admission requirements and conditions to Medical Residency Programs depend on medical credentials, citizenships and language abilities of medical student. Note that medical residency students receive a salary for the work as a specialist in training in all West European Countries, while in most East European countries, the residency student must paid annually tuition fee for speciation.The tuition fees vary within diferent universities and internal medical residency programs.

Evaluation and improvement of medical residency training programs is the priority and not the setting up of qualifying examinations. Therefore, medical specialties are being intensively reconsidered in the all-European countries promoting improvement of educational training programs.

Medical specialization training (residency) in Europe takes place at the Medical University Hospitals or affiliated clinics and is full-time program in a position with duties pertaining to the curricula of respective medical specialties.  Every medical University, has a Commission of Professors for Postgraduate Education working directly with medical Universities, and admits to the Specialty State Examination only the candidates who have completed the respective specialization curricula successfully (medicine, dentistry or pharmacy).

To get into residency program in European Medical Universities in EEA member countries, European medical graduate students must pass successfully the entrance test.  Prior to final residency admission in Europe, medical postgraduate student (EU or non-EU candidates) should have good competency in national language of respective country or take a 9-month preparatory course.

Therefore, prospective international residency candidates in Romania who do not have good command of Romanian language are admitted to residency on condition the follow one-year Romanian language course.  After getting Romanian language certificate, postgraduate students from EEA member countries must seat for national entrance exam to the residency. Successful EEA candidate will get monthly salary during all residency period. Those from outside of EEA member countries are directly admitted presenting certificate of Romanian language, acceptance letter and prove of tuition fee payment. This is common procedure for most East European countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland etc.) with eventually slight differences.

Tuition fees for residency program in Europe for non-EEA students depend on country, university and specialty. It varies from 3600 Euro to 7700 Euros/year.  Tuition fee for national language Preparatory course varies from 2700 to 3600 Euros for one-year program.
Even if to get in Medical specialization in Europe is becoming more and harder, it is still possible for all graduate students who fulfill all requirements. The list of document required to apply to specialization in Europe may vary from country to country and university to university.

How to get admission in Medical Universities for PG in Germany:

Steps:-

1. Learn German Language Online or Classroom for A1 and A2 levels in India.
2. We will provide the admission letter from a government approved test and language learning center for TELC B1 to TELC C2 German Level.
3. Study the German language up to C2 level in Germany and Medical Terminology in Germany.
4. Go through the “Approbation Program” which means registering yourself as a German Medical Practitioner with German Medical licensing authorities.
5. Apply for admission in various Medical Universities with Zero Tution Fees.

Requirement for Medical Residency Program (Medical Specialization) in Germany:-

• MBBS Degree;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Attested (authenticated) Copy of University Medical Degree, High Education academic records and certificate (transcript) of finished medical education;
• Medical Certificate and Medical Insurance (During the stay in Germany);
• Certificate of competency in German language (Those who do not know the German language, they need to first follow at least 4 months of language course (A1 & A2 Level in India) and remaining Levels Enrollment in Germany before they start specialization;
• Birth certificate;
• Photocopy of passport
• Police Verification
• Appostilation of Degree, High Education academic records and certificates;
• Open a German blocked account EUR 8,640 with Fintiba or Deutsche Bank;

MCI Approved Universities for PG/MD in Germany:-

Luckily for Indian doctors, MCI have recognized some German medical universities which provide PG / MD programs with zero or a very minimum tution fees.

• Humboldt University
• Philipps University
• University Heidelburg

However, to get admission in PG / MD following criteria is must to get a seat in medical Universities in Germany:-

• Your language proficiency
• The letter of recommendations (LOR) received during observership or hospitation.
• You need to clear the license exam in Germany.
• Clearance of German C2 level exam.
• The Work experience in India.

Requirement for Medical Residency program in Europe

• Application Form for the specialty (vary universities);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Notarized (authenticated) Copy of University Medical Degree, High Education academic certificate and records (transcrip) of completed medical education;
• Medical Certificate;
• Certificate of competency or proficiency of national language (ex. Romania, Hungarian, German, Bulgarian, etc.. Those who do not speak the language, they first follow at least 6 months of langue before they start specialization;
• Birth certificate;
• Copy of passport;

Medical Specialization (Residency) in Europe

Medical universities in Europe offer a lot off specialisations (Medical Residency Programs). The list bellow is not exhaustive.

Clinical specialties:

• Clinical allergology and immunology: 4 years
• Anaesthesia and intensive care: 5 years
• Infectious disses: 4 years
• Cardiology: 5 years   
• Dermato-venerology: 4 years
• Diabetes mellitus, nutrition and metabolic diseases: 4 years
• Endocrinology: 4 years
• Medical expertise of work capability: 3 years
• Clinical pharmacology: 4 years
• Gastroenterology: 4 years   
• Medical genetics: 4 years
• Geriatrics and gerontology 4 years    
• Haematology: 4 years
• Family medicine: 3 years
• Emergency medicine: 5 years 
• Internal medicine: 5 years
• Occupational medicine: 4 years
• Sports medicine: 4 years
• Nephrology: 4 years
• Neonatology: 4 years
• Neurology: 4 years
• Paediatric neurology: 4 years
• Medical oncology: 5 years       
• Paediatrics: 5 years    
• Pneumology: 4 years   
• Psychiatry: 4 years
• Paediatric psychiatry: 4 years        
• Radiotherapy: 4 years
• Recuperation, physical medicine and balneology: 4 years 
• Rheumatology: 4 years

Surgical specialties:

• Cardiovascular surgery: 6 years
• General surgery: 6 years
• Oral and maxillo-facial surgery: 5 years
• Paediatric surgery: 5 years
• Plastic surgery – reconstructive microsurgery: 5 years
• Thoracic surgery: 5 years
• Vascular surgery: 5 years 
• Neurosurgery: 6 years
• Obstetrics – gynaecology: 5 years
• Ophthalmology: 4 years
• Orthopaedics and traumatology: 5 years
• E. N. T.: 4 years
• Urology: 5 years

Para clinical specialties:

Pathological anatomy: 4 years 

• Epidemiology: 3 years   
• Hygiene: 3 years  
• Laboratory medicine: 4 years 
• Forensic medicine: 4 years
• Nuclear medicine: 4 years
• Radiology and medical imaging: 4 years    
• Public health and management: 4 years

Medical Specialisation in Dentistry in Europe

• Dento-alveolar surgery: 3 years
• Orthodontics and dento-facial orthopaedics: 3 years
• Endodontics: 3 years
• Parodontology: 3 years
• Dental prosthetics:3 years
• Maxillofacial Surger: 5 years
• Orthodontics: 3 years.

Medical Specialisation in Pharmacy in Europe

Residency program in Pharmacy

• Clinical pharmacy: 3 years
• Pharmaceutical laboratory: 3 years

PhD programs in Pharmacy

• Discipline Drug analysis
• Discipline Pharmaceutical biochemistry and clinical laboratory
• Discipline Pharmaceutical botany
• Discipline Analytical chemistry
• Discipline Organic chemistry
• Discipline Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Discipline Pharmacology
• Discipline Pharmaceutical legislation
• Discipline Pharmaceutical technology and bio pharmacy
• Discipline Toxicology

medical residency in ireland for international graduates

Residency in Ireland

In Ireland the term ‘internship’ is equivalent to the term ‘residency.’

All graduates of Irish medical schools who hold EU Passports and who applied to medical school in Ireland through the CAO (Central Applications Office) are guaranteed an internship post in Ireland. Graduates who hold EU Passports, but did not apply through the CAO, are ranked below those who hold CAO numbers, regardless of their centile ranking in their graduating class. This system was introduced in early-2016.

American and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for any remaining residency positions but it should be noted that there are very few places available and the application process will be extremely competitive.

Non-EU citizens will be ranked after all eligible EU candidates (CAO and non-CAO). Ranking is based on the centile in the candidate’s graduating class. The number of available posts for non-EU citizens tends to vary from one year to the next and cannot be guaranteed. However, extra posts are sometimes available. American and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for any available positions, but their first preference should always be to return to North America for residency training.

In order to practice medicine in Ireland or the EU, all graduates of Irish medical schools must be registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. The Medical Council requires that graduates who wish to practice in Ireland / EU complete an Internship year of supervised medical and surgical training in order to receive their Certificate of Experience. This is the first year of your internship after graduation. Graduates who complete the Intern year and receive a Certificate of Experience can then apply for further training.

Residency in Ireland and the EU is different from North America in that trainees need to apply for each successive stage of their post-graduate training. For example, a new graduate applies for an intern position in a teaching hospital in one of the six Intern Networks (affiliated with the six medical schools). The intern (or resident) year is comprised of a number of medical and surgical rotations. A Certificate of Experience is awarded on completion of the Intern year.

In the following year you apply for a Senior House Officer (SHO) position and begin Basic Specialist Training which usually lasts for two years.

Following Basic Specialist Training junior doctors can apply for Higher Specialist Training in the Registrar Training Programme. Higher Specialist Training is provided by a number of specialist postgraduate training bodies who are responsible for training and oversight in these specialties. Registrar training generally lasts from four to six years but can take longer depending on the specialty.

Residency in the European Union

Ireland is a member country of the European Union. Thus, a degree from Ireland is very portable to other member European Union countries.

However, medical training in other EU countries will largely depend on the spoken language. Training in the UK is generally the next most popular option for graduates who wish to remain in Europe. The General Medical Council is the authority which regulates medical training in the UK.  Be advised, EU citizens are generally given first consideration.

Residency in Other Countries

The Irish medical degree is recognized and highly regarded all over the world. Irish medical school graduates have undertaken postgraduate (residency) training throughout the world, including the Middle East, Australia, North America, Asia, etc.

medical residency in france for international students

Graduate specialization in Medicine – Residency training program in France The fourth and final year of the second cycle ends with a national ranking examination and a set of national ranking tests, together known as ECN (‘’Epreuves Classantes Nationales’’), which open the way to residency. Once ranked, the student chooses a university hospital center, one of the 11 specialties listed in the table below, and the units in which he or she will complete a series of specialized 6-month internships.

Graduate Medical specialization in France (Residency training)

The fourth and final year of the second cycle ends with a national ranking examination and a set of national ranking tests, together known as ECN, which open the way to residency. Once ranked, the student chooses a university hospital center, one of the 11 specialties listed in the table below, and the units in which he or she will complete a series of specialized 6-month internships.

11 Medical specialities in France: 

1. Anesthesiology and reanimation
2. Medical biology
3. Medical gynecology
4. Gynecology and obstetrics
5. General practice
6. Occupational medicine
7. Pediatrics
8. Psychiatry
9. Public health and social medicine
10. surgery:
    • General surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Ophthalmology
    • Otolaryngology and cervicofacial surgery
    • Stomatology
11. Medical specialties:
    • Anatomy and cell pathology
    • Cardiology and vascular disease
    • Dermatology and venereology
    • Endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic diseases
    • Gastroenterology and hepatology
    • Medical genetics
    • Hematology
    • Internal medicine
    • Nuclear medicine
    • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Pneumology
    • Rheumatology
    • Oncology
    • Radiodiagnostics and medical imaging

Medical Residency training – 3–5 years

During residency, students remain in the hospital setting under the supervision of a senior resident, but they are considered doctors and are authorized to prescribe medications. They receive a gross monthly salary of between 1,300 and €2,000, supplemented by compensation for time spent on call. The residency provides initial professional experience in the doctor’s chosen specialty. It lasts 3 years for general practice and 4 to 5 years for certain specialties (see table). Before receiving the DES (diplôme d’études spécialisées), the resident must complete all of the 6-month internships required in the specialty area, receive academic and practical instruction, and prepare a thesis. Most instruction is practical.

Upon completion of the curriculum and successful defense of their DES (Diplôme d’études spécialisées) thesis, the graduate receives the degree of medical doctor (diplôme d’État de Docteur en médecine).

DES General practice: 3 years of study

DES Medical specialties:
• 4 years of study: Cardiology and Vascular Disease;
– Dermatology and Venereology – Endocrinology, Diabetes, metabolic diseases – Gastroenterology and hepatology – Medical Genetics (clinical, chromosomal and molecular) – Nuclear Medicine – Physical;
   Medicine and Rehabilitation – Nephrology – Neurology;
– Pulmonology – Rheumatology;
• 5 years of study: Anatomy and Cytology – Hematology
– Internal Medicine (10 semesters) – Oncology;
– Radiology and Medical Imaging;

DES surgical specialties:
• 4 years of study: Dentistry;
• 5 years of study: General Surgery – Neurosurgery – Ophthalmology – Ear, Nose and Throat and Neck Surgery;

DES Anesthesia: 5 years of study

DES Medical biology: 4 years of study

DES Gynecology:
• 4 years of study: Medical gynecology
• 5 years of study: Obstetrics and Gynecology

DES Occupational medicine: 5 years of study

DES Pediatrics: 4 years of study

DES Psychiatry: 4 years of study

DES Public health: 4 years of study: Public health and social medicine
 

Specialized Studies of Complementary Medicine

The degrees of Specialized Studies of Complementary Medicine (DESC) can be acquired as part of the third cycle of medical studies and qualify for the specialist qualification corresponding to the title of the diploma:

DESC in 4 semesters:

Addiction – Allergy and Clinical Immunology – Andrology

• Cancer Research – Dermatopathology – Foetopathology
• Hemobiology, transfusion – Pain Medicine and Palliative Medicine – Reproductive Medicine
• Forensic Medicine and medical expertise – Sports

Medicine – Emergency Medicine – Vascular Medicine

• Neonatology – Neuropathology – Nutrition – Dento- Maxillofacial Orthopaedics – Infectious and tropical diseases, clinical and laboratory – Clinical pharmacology and therapeutic evaluation – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

DESC in 6 semesters:

• Surgical Specialties: Pediatric Surgery – Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery – Surgery of the face and neck – Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – Thoracic and cardiovascular diseases – Urology – Vascular Surgery – Visceral and digestive
• Geriatrics
• Réanimation médicale

medical residency in germany for non eu citizens

Here is a piece of great news. In Germany, there is a huge demand. So here is an excellent opportunity for a qualified doctor who wants to work in Germany. The student who completed medical education in other countries but later he wants to work in Germany, so they have a great opportunity. Study MD MS in Germany and work as a doctor. We provide Medical residency in Germany for Non Eu Citizens.

But wait it is not such an easy task if you think that you have a medical degree and based on that degree you will get work in Germany. Let me clear you one thing that different country has its criteria like that Germany also maintains different education criteria. We know Germany is an advance to develop the state and their rule regulation is too harsh.

For non-EU-citizen, it is quite challenging to get a medical residency in Germany. It is not that if you not completed a medical degree in Germany, then you will not get medical residency. You will, but you have to go through a process. Like for a license first, you gain a temporary permit.

Process of medical residency in Germany for non-EU citizen
Step 1:-
German language
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1

If you are planning for a medical residency in Germany then first you have to know the German language. After finishing the language portion, you can move further. Because language is the most important step for medical residency in Germany for non EU citizens.

Step 2:-
C1 Medical Terminology Or B2-C1 Medicine Terminology.
Step 3:-
FSP
It is a temporary medical license. For getting a temporary medical permit, you need to give Medical Language-communication exam Or Medical Terminology exam. And basically, it is known as Fachsprachprüfung.

1. FSP preparation:-
   After learning all levels of the German language, you need to give a test. And for the test there are three-step:-

• Doctor to Doctor conversation:-Doctor to Doctor conversation is the first step for FSP test. It is a 20-minute test, and in that conversation will happen between Doctor to Doctor.
• Doctor to Patient conversation:-The doctor to the patient is the second stage for FSP test, and in this stage, the discussion will happen between Doctor and Patient. And in this stage Doctor will get 20 minutes.
• Patient case history:- It is the 3rd stage of the FSP test. And it is also a 20-minute test. But in this process,you have to understand the history of the patient. Patient illness problem and what is the recovery now and seeing the history which all treatment can give for further treatment. So you have to make a proper report based on history.

FSP exam duration is one hour and the same day they will announce the result.

FSP pass.:-If you pass the test, then you will get -2-year temporary medical license. You can start work, and you will get around 3000 to 5000 euros /month. You can also start clinical practice in German hospitals.

FSP fail:-
Suppose if you are not able to clear the test then do not worry, again you will get a chance after 3 months. So there are a number of attempts for the FSP test. So do your best to get a chance for medical residency in Germany.

Degree Evaluation:-
Once you submit the degree, then it will go for an evaluation. That means once you will provide the document then according to the German rules, it will go for German translation and then attestation process. And after that, you can apply for degree evaluation. We provide Medical residency in Germany for Non Eu Citizens.

B2 level German:-
For applying for the medical residency, you need to know B2 level German language.
And it is a 4-5 month course. Once you complete the course, you can apply for further process.

Approbation exam/Knowledge test/kenntnisprüfung/Permanent Medical license. After clearing the KP, test Doctors are eligible to go for free pg/medical residency to work as a doctor.

Hereafter FSP you will get a temporary license. After the approbation test, you will get a permanent chance to do the medical practice because you will get a permanent license. For free PG medical residency in Germany. After getting the license, you can work all over Europe :-Germany, Austria, Luxembourg ,Switzerland etc.
Good luck Doctors for the future career. We provide Medical residency in Germany for Non Eu Citizens.

Medical Residency program in Romania

To get into medical residency program in Romania, medical doctor must speak Romanian language or follow one year preparatory course of Romanian language prior to specialization. At the same time he must have sufficient found to finance the residency training program and living costs.
Medical residency training in Romania is designed for 3 to 6 years depending of specialization; and annual tuition fees vary from 3800 to 7000 Euros depending on medical schools and specialization.
The candidate to medical specialization in Romania must fulfill the requirements for postgraduate studies.

Why Choose MBBS in Europe?

English is the main language that most of the people speak in Europe. All the different institutes in Europe are English medium and you don’t have any problem during your medical course. To pursue your MBBS in Europe you don’t have to give any entrance examination. The duration of MBBS course in Europe is 6 Year. An advantage for EU/EEA students as the credit transfer facilities is available for them which can help them to make their overall grades better.

IELTS/TOEFL condition can be waived if a student has done schooling in English Medium. In Europe, you can easily find the top rank Universities that provide excellent research facilities and lowest fee in Europe. With the top class education, you can easily spot a Medical Universities that provide less expensive packages and make students to save some money also have a good reputation. The training that you will acquire is well recognized by MCI /WHO.

Europe is a travel destination which is a good news for the students as the cost of living is not expensive and can be easily afforded by the student who came to pursue their MBBS in Europe. Not just the education but also the degree is valid all over the world and you can easily practice from any corner of the world. After completing the degree program you can directly apply for the medical specialization in Europe.

European Universities offer admission in General Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry, Nursing, Pediatrics, and Pharmacy in various Universities.

Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS BSc Medicine) also known as Medical Degree (M.D.- Doctor of Medicine) courses in Europe, including Bachelor degree of Medicine, is a six-year course of Medicine, covering preclinical and clinical effectively with patients and doctors in English, Bulgarian, Romanian, French, etc., depending on what university offer. After that, you can continue your medical specialization in Europe. Though, some universities in Europe offer a 4-year course of in MBBS BSc but only for those who graduate entrants with UK, USA, Canadian, etc., degrees.

The six-year Medical program a combined Science (BSc) driving to the awards of Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) also recognize as M.D. (Medical Degree). The four-year medical program leads to the same degree as the 6-year medical course does and is accessible only in a few countries and obviously not in all universities. It is meant for graduate students with a bachelor degree in chemistry, biology or any another field relevant to medical studies.

Both the four year and six years medical MBBS programs include preclinical (2 years and 3 years respectively) and clinical studies (2 years and 3 years respectively). Sometimes the Medical Residency program is offered by the same university or in some case you may need to go to the associated clinics for the medical specialization.

Requirement for Medical Residency program (Medical Specialization) in European countries

• Application Form for the specialty is different in every university;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Attested (authenticated) Copy of University Medical Degree, High Education academic records and certificate (transcript) of finished medical education;
• Medical Certificate;
• Certificate of competency or skill of national language (ex. Hungarian, Romania, Bulgarian, German, etc.. Those who do not speak the particular language, they need to first follow at least 6 months of langue course before they start specialization;
• Birth certificate;
• Photocopy of passport

Medical Specialization (Residency) in Europe

Medical institutes in Europe offer a lot off specializations (Medical Residency Programs). The list provided below is not exhaustive.

Medical Specialisation in Dentistry in Europe

• Orthodontics and dento-facial orthopaedics: 3 years
• Periodontology: 3 years
• Dento-alveolar surgery: 3 years
• Maxillofacial Surgery: 5 years
• Dental prosthetics:3 years
• Endodontic: 3 years
• Orthodontics: 3 years.

Medical Specialisation in Pharmacy in Europe

• Residency program in Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical laboratory: 3 years
• Clinical pharmacy: 3 years

Ph.D. programs in Pharmacy

• Ph.D. programs in Pharmacy
• Discipline Pharmaceutical biochemistry and clinical laboratory
• Discipline Drug analysis
• Discipline Pharmaceutical botany
• Discipline Analytical chemistry
• Discipline Pharmaceutical technology and bio pharmacy

• Discipline Organic chemistry
• Discipline Pharmacology
• Discipline Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Discipline Pharmaceutical legislation
• Discipline Toxicology

Medical Specialization in Poland

Specialization in Medicine in Poland (Residency, Ph.D.) is one of the best opportunities for overseas students looking for Medical Continuing Training position overseas. 6-year medical degree and a good level of German language are the least requirements.

Basic medical training in Poland heads to graduation with Consent (License to Practice Medicine) corresponds to Doctor of medicine). An undergraduate medical education in Poland is a 6-year program and it involves 48 weeks of constant practical training.

After completing the 6-year degree medical specialization program, students may start specialization (residency) also called medical continuing practice in order to become Specialists Doctor.

In addition to medical progressive training (Residency) and qualification, doctors wanting to further specialization can gain Extra Qualification exams in different fields.

Medical Specialization in Hungary

Specialization in Medicine in Hungary(Residency, Ph.D.) is one of the best opportunities for overseas students looking for Medical Continuing Training position overseas. 6-year medical degree and a good level of German language are the least requirements.

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Basic medical training in Poland heads to graduation with Consent (License to Practice Medicine) corresponds to Doctor of medicine). An undergraduate medical education in Hungary is a 6-year program and it involves 48 weeks of constant practical training.

After completing the 6-year degree medical specialization program, students may start specialization (residency) also called medical continuing practice in order to become Specialists Doctor.

In addition to medical progressive training (Residency) and qualification, doctors wanting to further specialization can gain Extra Qualification exams in different fields.

Medical specialisation – Medical Residency in Europe

Medical specialization (Medical Residency training programs) in Europe for foreigner’s specialists: Most of European Universities accept foreign students for specialization and PhD studies.

The admission requirements to Medical Residency Programs depend on medical credentials, citizenships and language abilities of medical student. Note that medical residency students receive a salary for the work as a specialist in training in all West European Countries, while in most East European countries, the residency student must paid annually tuition fee for speciation.The tuition fees vary within diferent universities and internal medical residency programs. 

Evaluation and improvement of medical residency training programs is the priority and not the setting up of qualifying examinations. Therefore, medical specialties are being intensively reconsidered in the all-European countries promoting improvement of educational training programs.

Medical specialization training (residency) in Europe takes place at the Medical University Hospitals or affiliated clinics and is full-time program in a position with duties pertaining to the curricula of respective medical specialties.  Every medical University, has a Commission of Professors for Postgraduate Education working directly with medical Universities, and admits to the Specialty State Examination only the candidates who have completed the respective specialization curricula successfully (medicine, dentistry or pharmacy).

To get into residency program in European Medical Universities in EEA member countries, European medical graduate students must pass  an entrance test.  Prior to final residency admission in Europe, medical postgraduate student (EU or non-EU candidates) should have good competency in national language of respective country or take a 9-month preparatory course.  

Therefore, prospective international residency candidates in Romania who do not have good command of Romanian language are admitted to residency on condition the follow one-year Romanian language course.  After getting Romanian language certificate, postgraduate students from EEA member countries must seat for national entrance exam to the residency. Successful EEA candidate will get monthly salary during all residency period. Those from outside of EEA member countries are directly admitted presenting certificate of Romanian language, acceptance letter and prove of tuition fee payment. This is common procedure for most East European countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland etc.) with eventual slight differences.

Tuition fees for residency program in Europe for non-EEA students depend on country, university and specialty. It varies from 5000 Euro to 7700 Euros/year.  Tuition fee for national language Preparatory course varies from 2700 to 3600 Euros for one-year program.

Even if to get in Medical specialization in Europe is becoming more and more hard, it is still possible for all graduate students who fulfill all requirements. The list of document required to apply to specialization in Europe may vary from country to country and university to university. 

Requirement for Medical Residency program in Europe

• Application Form for the specialty (vary universities);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Notarized (authenticated) Copy of University Medical Degree, High Education academic certificate and records (transcrip) of completed medical education;
• Medical Certificate;
• Certificate of competency or proficiency of national language (ex. Romania, Hungarian, German, Bulgarian, etc.. Those who do not speak the language, they first follow at least 6 months of langue before they start specialization;
• Birth certificate;
• Copy of passport;

Medical Specialization (Residency) in Europe

Medical universities in Europe offer a lot off specialisations (Medical Residency Programs). The list bellow is not exhaustive.

Clinical specialties:

• Clinical allergology and immunology: 4 years
• Anaesthesia and intensive care: 5 years
• Infectious disses: 4 years
• Cardiology: 5 years   
• Dermato-venerology: 4 years
• Diabetes mellitus, nutrition and metabolic diseases: 4 years
• Endocrinology: 4 years
• Medical expertise of work capability: 3 years
• Clinical pharmacology: 4 years
• Gastroenterology: 4 years   
• Medical genetics: 4 years
• Geriatrics and gerontology 4 years    
• Haematology: 4 years
• Family medicine: 3 years
• Emergency medicine: 5 years 
• Internal medicine: 5 years
• Occupational medicine: 4 years
• Sports medicine: 4 years
• Nephrology: 4 years
• Neonatology: 4 years
• Neurology: 4 years
• Paediatric neurology: 4 years
• Medical oncology: 5 years       
• Paediatrics: 5 years    
• Pneumology: 4 years   
• Psychiatry: 4 years
• Paediatric psychiatry: 4 years        
• Radiotherapy: 4 years
• Recuperation, physical medicine and balneology: 4 years 
• Rheumatology: 4 years

Surgical specialties:

• Cardiovascular surgery: 6 years
• General surgery: 6 years
• Oral and maxillo-facial surgery: 5 years
• Paediatric surgery: 5 years
• Plastic surgery – reconstructive microsurgery: 5 years
• Thoracic surgery: 5 years
• Vascular surgery: 5 years 
• Neurosurgery: 6 years
• Obstetrics – gynaecology: 5 years
• Ophthalmology: 4 years
• Orthopaedics and traumatology: 5 years
• E. N. T.: 4 years
• Urology: 5 years

Para clinical specialties:

Pathological anatomy: 4 years 

• Epidemiology: 3 years   
• Hygiene: 3 years  
• Laboratory medicine: 4 years 
• Forensic medicine: 4 years
• Nuclear medicine: 4 years
• Radiology and medical imaging: 4 years    
• Public health and management: 4 years

Medical Specialisation in Dentistry in Europe

• Dento-alveolar surgery: 3 years
• Orthodontics and dento-facial orthopaedics: 3 years
• Endodontics: 3 years
• Parodontology: 3 years
• Dental prosthetics:3 years
• Maxillofacial Surger: 5 years
• Orthodontics: 3 years.

Medical Specialisation in Pharmacy in Europe

Residency program in Pharmacy

• Clinical pharmacy: 3 years
• Pharmaceutical laboratory: 3 years

PhD programs in Pharmacy

• Discipline Drug analysis
• Discipline Pharmaceutical biochemistry and clinical laboratory
• Discipline Pharmaceutical botany
• Discipline Analytical chemistry
• Discipline Organic chemistry
• Discipline Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Discipline Pharmacology
• Discipline Pharmaceutical legislation
• Discipline Pharmaceutical technology and bio pharmacy
• Discipline Toxicology

Medical Residency program in Romania

To get into medical residency program in Romania, medical doctor must speak Romanian language or follow one year preparatory course of Romanian language prior to specialization. At the same time he must have sufficient found to finance the residency training program and living costs.
Medical residency training in Romania is designed for 3 to 6 years depending of specialization; and annual tuition fees vary from 3800 to 7000 Euros depending on medical schools and specialization.
The candidate to medical specialization in Romania must fulfill the requirements for postgraduate studies.