Average monthly salaries of doctors in Sweden

[shreypete]

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I guess Sweden is a far better and wiser option than the UK considering the property prices, the standard of living, the schooling, the education system, the benefits are much better and relatively cheaper than in the UK (with the exception of big cities like Stockholm; but cities other than Stockholm are so much nicer as they offer all these benefits at a much cheaper price and not to mention the gorgeous landscapes there).

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[Marsupilami]

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I guess Sweden is a far better and wiser option than the UK considering the property prices, the standard of living, the schooling, the education system, the benefits are much better and relatively cheaper than in the UK (with the exception of big cities like Stockholm; but cities other than Stockholm are so much nicer as they offer all these benefits at a much cheaper price and not to mention the gorgeous landscapes there).

Hello Pete,

I recently witnessed a discussion between to German docs who were discussing the differences between the UK and Sweden...one had lived and worked in both of the countries, the other was trying to decide between two job offers, one from Sweden, one from Scotland . The final conclusion was that the job in Sweden was much more attractive despite paying only "half" of that in the UK ! Like you pointed out, once you find out about the cost of living in the UK, the British salaries are suddenly not that great anymore. Economically and lifestylewise, Sweden is a very good choice, imho. The only issue of moving there is the culture ...some like it, others not so much.

 

[shreypete]

Hey there Marsupilami, I quite agree with you. In fact recently my uncle just got an apprenticeship program (and he used to train in England but didn't like it there) and what's strange is that the program is in English while he simultaneously learns Swedish. I never heard of such a provision but I guess it exists. He told me that they have this program espeically for highly skilled graduates.

 

[fennek]

shreypete, i didn't know that Swedish programs allow you to train in English. is that limited to certain hospitals or is it a nationwide thing?

how different is training in Sweden compared to Norway? would it be better to at least complete a residency before attempting to work there or just start from scratch in those two countries?

 

[shreypete]

I think it would definitely save time just doing a residency there (if you do get in). I'm not aware of this english program either. I need to check up with my uncle on that. Norway however, has clear cut rules. Fluency of Norweigen is mandatory in order to do any sort of an apprenticeship program/residency or other health related courses (ie. medicine related).

These sites might be of some interest to you (regrading the Norwegian medical training and registration):
http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/EEA~Norway
http://www.treatmentabroad.com/imaging/norway/doctor-accreditation/

 

[koustubha]

Thanks