surprisingly international

Working as a doctor in Germany - with us at your side!

International teams, interdisciplinary collaboration, common goals:
Over 20% of our doctors come from abroad - and enrich medbo with their experience.

We know that the path to Germany involves a number of hurdles. That's why we support you every step of the way: from professional recognition and language courses to finding accommodation.

Become part of our team and find a new professional home in the Upper Palatinate!

Internationale Ärzte bei der medbo (medbo | Müller)


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Your start as a doctor at a glance

  • Location
    medbo - 8 locations in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria (Germany)
    in Amberg, Cham, Parsberg, Regensburg, Weiden, Wöllershof
  • Prerequisite
    Recognition of the diploma as a doctor
    German language certificate B2
  • Degree
    Medical degree
  • Work shadowing possible in advance

Step by step to the start in Germany

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Application
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Work shadowing
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Commitment and counselling
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Specialised language test
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Professional licence | Approbation

Application

  • Please send us your documents as a PDF with a maximum of 5 MB by e-mail to bewerbung@medbo.de
  • Application documents:
    • Letter of motivation
    • curriculum vitae
    • Diploma
    • German B2 language certificate
    • Job references

Work shadowing

Welcome to medbo!

Would you like to get to know us and our work?

You can get a first impression during a work shadowing programme. You will get to know medbo as an employer and see how we work. You can also meet colleagues and make your first contacts.

Important: You are not allowed to take on any medical tasks during your work shadowing.
You will accompany our team and observe everyday working life.

The work shadowing is unpaid. However, we will provide you with a free lunch and, if available, we can also offer you affordable accommodation. Experienced doctors will look after you during your work shadowing and answer your questions.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Commitment & support

If you have received a job offer from us, our colleagues at the Competence Centre for Language and Integration (KoSI) will support you with

  • Professional recognition
  • Language support
  • Arrival process
  • Occupational and everyday questions

Specialised language test

  • Competent authority: Bavarian State Medical Association (BLÄK)
  • Registration: Via the government of Upper Bavaria. Direct registration is not possible.
  • Test: The language test is conducted at level C1 and takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • Costs: 550,00 Euro
  • Specialised language test

Professional licence

If you are not from an EU country, you can only practise as a doctor under certain conditions.

  • Temporary professional licence:
    The licence to work as a doctor can only be issued for a maximum of two years.
    This means that if you have received the licence and are working as an assistant doctor, you should apply for a licence to practise medicine soon.
  • Approbation:
    This is an unlimited licence to work as a doctor.
    You can apply for a licence to practise at the government of Upper Bavaria.
  • Equivalency test:
    It is checked whether your degree programme (outside the EU) is equivalent to a German medical degree programme.
  • Knowledgetest:
    If your degree programme is not equivalent to a medical degree programme in Germany, you must take a knowledge test.
    Taking the knowledge test for doctors

Licence to practice medicine

  • Licence to practise: unrestricted professional authorisation for doctors.
  • If you are from the EU, you can apply for a licence to practise directly.
  • If you are not from the EU, you will first need a professional licence.
  • Competent authority: The competent authority for obtaining a licence to practise is the government of Upper Bavaria.
  • Start: The procedure for the licence to practise does not begin until all documents are complete.
  • Duration and costs: Obtaining a licence to practise takes between 3 and 4 months and costs between 200 and 400 euros.
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YOUR SPECIALIST TRAINING

Your advantages

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We help you to arrive in Germany and support you in learning German.

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We have been offering secure jobs in a growing company for 170 years.

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Family friendliness is important to us: we offer regular working hours and part-time models.

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We will help you find a flat or offer you temporary, affordable accommodation near the clinic.

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You can complete the entire specialist training programme (m/f/d) with us according to a clear plan.

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You receive up to 32 days holiday per year.

Competence Centre for Language and Integration (KoSI)

The Competence Centre for Language and Integration (KoSI) provides information and support if you are new to Germany and to medbo.

Support and counselling services:

  • Online learning platform
  • Professional recognition
  • Language support
  • Arrival process
  • Occupational and everyday issues

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Helpful links

Government of Upper Bavaria - Your office for obtaining the professional licence | Approbation

Bayerische Landesärztekammer - Transfer of a doctor from abroad to Bavaria

Recognition in Germany - Information portal for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Central Service Centre for Professional Recognition - for applicants who are currently still living abroad

Make it in Germany - official portal of the Federal Government of Germany for skilled workers from abroad