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How did you exactly get the license? I thought language was one of the requirements?

Anyways, I would really recommend that you finish your Plastic Surgery program (coz once it's done, you're a specialist and you can go to a lot of countries - Australia, New Zealand, other EU countries etc.) but if you really don't like the place, then perhaps you should really consider moving. Good luck with learning Swedish! (it's an awesome place but the people are way too reserved.)
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Hello!
I am finishing my OBGYN residency in the US this June and am hoping to move to Europe in the near future. What is the process for a licensed American doc to obtain a EU license? Specifically in OBGYN?
Thank you in advance for your help!!!
 
Hi! :) I'm also new here and I'm absolutely astonished at how wonderfull and helpfull this forum is,and how very "internationally informed" everybody is (especially Mr.Shreypete, hats off for you!)

Like everybody else,I have a painfull decision to make and here it comes: I am a Swedish citizen who's lived in Stockholm for the first half of my life before moving to Shanghai China with my family(as I've Chinese ethnicity). I'm in my last year of a 5 year medical undergraduate programme, and I can't say I'm too happy with the prospects of working as a doctor here. I still speak Swedish pretty well though I'd say, but having spent half my life outside Sweden without anyone to talk to, I'm not quite as quick and fluent as I wish I could be!

So the thing is,I am considering continuing my training in either Sweden,US,or UK. But where do you think my chances lie best?

Another thing is that I plan to take a year off preparing for the USMLE(we're taught in Chinese so there's much to learn about medical English), would there be anything one could do in the meanwhile? I've heard of observation programmes and I wonder if anybody has any experience of those in either Sweden or the US?

Thanks to anyone who's read through this lengthy boring post! I'd be most gratefull for any advice given!
 
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Hey there Aeil, thanks for the compliment :)

Regarding your problem, I can give you my opinion. If you choose to go the US, then it's primarily based on your USMLE scores (especially Step 1 scores). So it's as simple as that. But of course if you plan to get into one of the more competitive specialties, then you will probably need to have something more than good USMLE scores..like externships/oberserverships, research, electives and so on.

UK is quite hard to get into as they've sort of closed the doors to foreign medical graduates (I heard that this might change in the future depending on the need for more labor). I'm assuming you're an EU citizen (being born in Sweden and all) in which case, it will definitely be a huge advantage. If your English is good, then that's one of the requirements that you've fulfilled. You will then need to work on getting your medical degree validated...that's where things might get hard. I'm not sure if you have to take the PLAB (which is extremely hard) as in your case, you must be an EU citzen with a foreign degree.

Sweden would of course be the best option. If not Sweden, then Norway or Denmark...because I'm sure you would be able to learn either of the 2 languages in a matter of months (max. 5-6 months). But as you already know Swedish, you have a great advantage over those who don't. So I would definitely make use of that advantage if I were you. You still have to work on getting your medical degree recognized, and then you'll need to take a medical exam of some sort (But I don't think it would come anywhere close to the USMLE in terms of difficulty.) If you're considering Sweden, I would recommend the following 2 brochures:

http://www.slf.se/upload/Lakarforbundet/Trycksaker/PDFer/In English/training_and_labour_2009.pdf
http://www.slf.se/upload/Lakarforbundet/Trycksaker/PDFer/In English/working_in_sweden_2009.pdf

And further more, if you want to find out more about the financial salaries, working hours for residents, duration of residencies and licensing requirements you could check this link:

http://www.residency-database.helmsic.gr/Sweden
http://www.residency-database.helmsic.gr/USA

Good luck to you!
 
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i m doing mbbs from china please tell me the scope of this degree in europe...will it help me to get a job there???
 
My wife is a German citizen and is finished with her studies at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin in May of this year. What is the easiest way for us to find residency offers for her in Sweden or Norway. I read through your posts already and there really isn't a clear answer. I emailed sos.se. Is this the best place to get information or does any one know of anything that is better? Thanks in advance.... David
 
hello guys..

i really need some info!!!
im a non EU citizen finishing my MD in EU. I'd really want to do my internship in sweden and if possible residency later.Can some1 plz tell me how do i proceed from here.I've been trying to get some valuable info, but in vain.
Any help would really be appreciated.I wanted to know if internships are paid in sweden and if i hv to give any exams or any other criterias?
Is thr any possibily to learn swedish by distance learning?
whom do i have to contact n stuffs..

thank you
 
hello alakay, Im from Mauritius and also a graduate from a Romanian university, well will be graduating this year.
im interested in doin m intership in sweden. wanted to ask you hw did u get ur license to practice in sweden?? wat r the procedures??
Thanks alot.. waiting for ur ans!!
good luck
 
hey all!

i'm a medical student from europe, and i've been thinking for a long time about moving to Sweden and working as a doctor.

i kind of figured out all the technical details you are discussing.

i want to ask a different kind of question:

as i have been studying with swedes in my university, and i have visited sweden and swedish hospitals, and reviewed the way that the healthcare system works, i think that Sweden and it's healthcare are very different from other european (not Scandinavian) countries.

it seems to me that there isn't ANY competitiveness, and everything is driven to allow an "equal" way of living for most doctors, in terms of pay and working atmosphere.

i find these facts odd. and i think that many people, especially foreign docotrs that come to sweden might find it odd as well.

what do you guys think about that?
 
Well you're right about the fact that they do have a rather "egalitarian" perspective on things. But that doesn't necessarily mean there isn't any competitiveness, especially in the medical field. The non-EU citizens/medical grads don't usually have an easy access to work in Stockholm. They get allotted to the more rural or far-away cities.

Regarding how foreign doctors perceive this situation, I think one just gets used to it. You will notice that a lot more foreign docs who come to Sweden are from countries where the working conditions are too hectic and the salaries, too low. It's rare to see American docs working in Sweden unless they have a specific reason for it (may be love for the culture, nature, swedish meatballs with lingonberry sauce --I'll leave it to your imagination.) But in terms of financial benefits, it wouldn't be very favorable for say an American or an Englishman/Brit to move to Sweden.

On the other hand, Sweden seems to have such an amazing working environment. Men also get to take a "paternity leave" to take care of their kids. They're not overhauled with hours and the pay is quite decent when compared to most of the other Western European countries (Norway, Switzerland, Holland, and the UK are all exceptions of course).
 
Hello! Thanks everyone for the all the info you've posted on this thread.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Mariana, I will finish my internship on december 31, 2010. Here in Costa Rica they open very few spots for residencies and there's always a looot of doctors applying for them (ex. 80-90 people want Internal Medicine, but there's only around 10 spots, for the whole country), and then if you were lucky enough to get a residency spot, they can send you to any hospital around the country (some areas are very very hard to access, even though the country is small), and after you graduate, you are obligated to work for the public health system 4 years per each residency study year (ex. Internal Medicine takes around 5 years, so then you have to work for them 20 years) at whatever hospital they send you. Well it's a mess....
Luckly, my husband is from Sweden (Växjö) and we want to move there next year (2011) after I graduate. I'm studying Swedish by myself with help of some books we bought there, also my husband helps me, but I'm still like on "kinder garden level", hopefully by next year it will be better. Also I have a temporal Swedish residency which I have to renew this year.
So what I know for sure, is that when we move to Sweden, it will take me at least 6 months to have an acceptable Swedish level. But after that, I'm kind of lost, I don't know if I can try to enter a residency without a Swedish medical license, or if I have to get the license first.
Any opinions on what should I do? or does somebody knows who should I contact, so they can explain me what to do?

Thank you very much for your time!! :)
 
Do look at my 2nd post and it has some links regarding registration for doctors (non-EU citizens) in Sweden.

And yes, you do have to get registered before you can go ahead and apply for a residency. And prior to residency, you have to do an AT program (internship) and then based on that, your performance there, you can choose a residency. More details are mentioned in the brochures (the links).

Good luck!
 
I have completed my MD'Physcian' internal medicine from St.petersburg , IP pavlov medical institute. I am looking forward for settlement in sweden as medical professional , can anybody suggest what exams do i need to appear ( if any) , what shall be the requirement , When i completed my medicine study at that time Russia was a united province and It was part of European Uniion, I have a work experience from GUYS hospital London , At present i am practicing in INDIA , With best wishes
Mohit
 
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LOL Russian was never part of the European Union. Not now, not before. Secondly, please go back and check the this thread as all the essential info. has already been posted. After reading it, if you still have any queries, one of us can help.
 
Hello all,

This has been a very informative thread. Thank you to all who have contributed answers as well as to those who have asked the questions!

I am a Canadian (and Brazilian) citizen currently in the final year of medical school in the UK. I plan on staying in the UK for the foundation years 1 and 2 (the "internship" years here). As to what to do after that, I am undecided. I would really like to stay in Europe since it appears that the lifestyle of a practicing physician is a lot more sane here. From what I read, it is quite difficult for non-EU citizens to get post-graduate training positions in Europe. My options include taking the Canadian exam and going back there for residency (not something I am keen on, and not an easy task by any means), taking the USMLE's and trying the US (where my family lives now), or trying to stay in Europe. I am good with languages (I speak French, Spanish, Portuguese), and don't mind learning another such as Swedish (preferable to studying for the USMLE!). I would definitely prefer to stay in Europe, but do not want to waste my time and efforts only to find out that I would not be given a chance. Would it be advisable to devote my energy to getting back to Canada or trying to get training in Europe? Once again, thank you very much for your help!
 
Hey there,
Unfortunately, there is no certainty for non-EU graduates willing to continue their postgraduate study in Europe.

And trust me it's a lot easier to study for the USMLEs...as opposed to learning an entirely new language (which might take anywhere form a year and a half to 2 years or even longer) which has to be further documented by taking a fluency exam of some sort. In addition to that, you would have to take a medical exam in that language (may it be Sweden or Norway or any other European country.) However, since you'll have an EU degree, Sweden/Denmark/Norway might not be so bad (considering you're fluent in one of these languages.) I've always wanted to practice in the Netherlands but I hear that it's really really hard for non-EU graduates. Sweden on the other hand might be a bit lax on the rules, but is still quite hard for non-Swedish/non-EU citizens.

I think getting back to Canada is the toughest option of all. I have a cousin there and he told me that it's quite hard for doctors (who are Canadian citizens) who study outside of Canada.

So you're best option is perhaps to aim for the US or you can even perhaps consider Australia/NZ (I hear the condition there is just as worse for medical graduates as it is in the UK or Canada. On the contrary, postgraduates have a good chance of getting in.) If you really want to live in Europe, then you really have to be prepared...for good or bad. It will also take a long time before you're a specialist or GP so do keep that in mind.

You also mentioned that you speak French, Spanish and Portuguese. I think this is a huge advantage...and you can certainly work in these countries (although the salaries are quite low). In the case of France, you have to prepare for an ECN exam (based on all the clinical years of medicine) and your rank decides your specialty. Spain and Portugal have a very similar competitive exam.

Good luck!
 
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Thanks Shreypete. I'm not surprised, I assumed getting a position in Europe without EU citizenship would be quite hard. I suppose I have to decide how badly I want it and how much sacrifice I am willing to put into it.

I do disagree with the Canadian option though. I know quite a few Canadians who went to medical school abroad (mainly Ireland, but also Australia) and got residency positions in Canada. It depends on the field you go for (IM and GP being the easiest) and how much preparation you put into it (electives in Canada, doing well on the Canadian exam). I think it's doable, but it's not really something I want. I never quite liked living there and now I have no family there. Worse comes to worse, I suppose that's what I will have to do though!
 
Yes, you're right. It depends on what kind of a residency you want to get into. I still think US is a lot easier than Canada with regard to getting into FM (IM is a little harder but it's very IMG-friendly). Any other specialties really require a lot from the IMGs (recommendations, US clinical experience - electives/externships, very high MLE scores and also some clinical research.)
 
Hello all
first, i want to thank Shreypete for the big effort in this forum
I've read the threads but still have no an explicit answer for my situation
I'm an EU citizen with Non-EU MD, my swedish is good since i lived there previously
and really interested in doing my residency in sweden.
my questions are:
1.what are the steps that I should take in order to start residency there?
(is it true that i don't have to take a swedish exam to prove language proficiency?)
2.after doing the intern year (AT), depending on what criteria they give u a residency post, are there different pools for swedish, EU, and NON EU Grads?
3.How competitive is it to get a residency post in surgical specialties like (urology & orthopedics)??
thanks in advance
 
Hey there valium,
You do have a great advantage in some aspects (being an EU citizen, being fluent in Swedish etc.) and this will definitely make it easier for you.

Regarding the exam, you basically have to take an exam that is given by the Swedish medical board and this exam tests you in all the clinical sciences. If you pass, then you directly proceed to doing the Turnus. If not, then you will have to do a probationary period (ranging from 6-12 months or longer depending on your results), during which you'll be evaluated and after which, you can proceed to the Turnus.

It's only after the Turnus that start the residency program. So you're constantly evaluated throughout the Turnus program and your residency post later on is determined by this evaluation (and there might be a few additional exams depending on the university/medical hospitaln you're applying to)

And the part where you have the advantage is that you're already an EU citizen and that you already speak Swedish. So you just have to complete the medical knowledge part (also in Swedish as you already probably know.)

I believe once you're done with the AT, all graduates are pretty much treated equally. There is no "explicit" distinction made as such.

Regarding getting in the more competitive specialties like Urology and orthopedics, well it's really hard and there can be a waiting list at times to get into these fields (during which you could build up your resume/CV by doing some research in the intended field or doing some other health-related degree.) Usually, these posts are exclusively reserved for Swedish and other Scandinavian medical grads but it's also equally possible for a non-EU grad to get in. You just have to do really well on the Swedish medical exam as well as during the AT year.

So to recap the steps needed to get into a residency program:
1) apply to the Swedish medical board
2) Wait for the Board to recognize your educational qualification
3) You have to take certain obligatory courses relating to Swedish health care and medical jurisprudence and pass them.
4) Depending on the recognition of the degree, you might or might not have to take the Swedish knowledge exam (usually you do if you've graduated from a non-EU country.)
5) Complete the exam; if unsatisfactory results, proceed to the probationary period (under which you'll be supervised and evaluated)
5) Take the exam again and pass it or they might exempt you from this requirement (depending on the region/hospital you're working in/at)
6) start the AT (Turnus)
7) At the end, you might be tests to determine your residency post (this along with your AT evaluations performed throughout the year are used as the main scoring tools.)
8) Get into the residency program (again, there might not be any explicit exams as such, but you are constantly evaluated by your supervisors.)

For the person who is not fluent in Swedish, they have to follow a few extra steps...like spending a year or 2 learning Swedish and Medical Swedish. And then you take Swedish fluency exam and finally after this proceed to Step 1 (as mentioned above.)

I hope that answers your questions.
 
Thanks alot Shreypete for the prompt and clear answer
I have another question; where do you think is a better residency option sweden or uk??
 
Well, I take it you're fluent in both Swedish and English so perhaps Sweden is a better option. UK is pretty much impossible to get into as a non-EU medical graduate (unless you're very very exceptional.) You can shift to UK later on after doing your residency in Sweden. That could work.
 
that's great,
may i ask you where you're thinking of doing your residency, unless you are a resident already?
 
Well, US is my first option but for some reason, if I don't get into the specialty of my choice, I'm also considering a few European countries:
1) the Netherlands/Belgium
2) Sweden
3) Germany/Austria

The only thing that worries me about working in Europe is the fact that I have to learn a new language (although I can speak German and Dutch relatively well) and learn all the medical terminology in these languages (despite the fact that latin is used most commonly.) But I guess I have 3 more years to decide what I want to do. US still remains my first option.
 
Hey Everyone
Would appreciate some information on a certain issue
I am a third year student of medicine in Lithuania (which is in the EU now)
However I am a non EU citizen.
The Swedish system is quite unclear for a doctor like me who is gonna be graduating from a EU country as a EU graduate however a not citizen
I have already started learning swedish and I think I'll finish TISUS before graduating from here
Anyone know the exact rules that apply to EU graduates who are not citizens?
I think I will be treated at par with EU graduates but will I have to do any extra stuff?

P.S - I shall be getting a Lithuanian License to practice medicine after 6 months of internship here. I think it will be converted to a swedish license (due to recent eu directives) straightaway. Any ideas about that?
 
Well, in general, Swedish grads get the first priority, followed by other Scandinavian grads.

You do have to take certain courses relating to Swedish healthcare and jurisprudence.

Secondly, you do not have to take the TISUS. Instead, you will need to take a Swedish proficiency exam organized by the National Board of Health and Welfare (this will include not only general Swedish but also Medical Swedish.) The best way to prepare is to take courses at universities in Sweden (there are specific ones which offer medical Swedish courses.) Of course, taking the TISUS definitely will give you a huge advantage and you might even be exempt from the Swedish language part.

Regarding your specific scenario, do check with members from the following association:
http://www.slf.se/Info-in-English/

Try sending them and email and please do let us know what they tell you. I've tried sending an email before but I think I sent it to the wrong association.
 
hi every1,
1st of all i want to thank u all 4 above precious imformation.i ve read all the steps to apply for residency in sweden but i m still confused abt certain thinks....plzz help me specially looking forwad to shreypete.

i m medical graduate from india and going to finish my internship by this november and my wife is a physiotherapist praticing in india.plzz answer my following queries
1)can i apply to swedish medical board directly without clearing any language exam and opt to clear this test while board is taking time to evaluate my degree.

2)where should i learn swedish languge ,in india or sweden.as i m non EU ,visa is also a big problem 4 me.if i chose to learn in sweden what type of visa i need to apply,i mean study visa or residency programme visa or i ve to tell embassy in detail that i m planning to 1st study sweden then apply for AT.or if u know any other way of reaching there plzz tell me.

3)if chose sweden 4 language purpose ,do i ve to pay any fees to learn langugae or to pass obligatory exams,as i ve learnt somewhere that education in norway and sweden r free.

4)will i get any incentive or pocket money while doing obligatory courses,probationary period or AT.if not how can i finance my self.

5)as i told above my wife is a physiotherapist.is there any scope of physio jobs 4 her in sweden or she will have to clear test just like me.if so,plzz tell me steps and details to apply as u mentioned 4 medicine doctors .
looking forward to shreypete for must reply,
regards
 
Hey there,

1) No you can't. You have to clear the language exam before as the entire residency/specialization will be taught/instructed in Swedish.

2) You have to learn Swedish in Sweden because I'm afraid Swedish is not very popular in other countries. They don't have any international organizations (like Germany or France do) that teach Swedish up to a high level. So you will have to enroll in a Swedish university and yes, they do charge you tuition. It's only free if you're studying a course in Swedish, not in English. You will have to apply for a student visa. The first thing you should do is to apply for recognition of your degree, this might take anywhere from 2-6 months. Once you are granted recognition, then you have to sign up at a university and take Swedish classes. That will take about a 1 1/2-2 years. And yes, like I've mentioned, you do have to pay for the classes you take.

3) Yes, if you plan to specialize/train in Sweden, you have to start with learning the language. There is no other way out. And they do charge fees for this and every course ends with an exam. After about 2 years, you should then take the special language exam for foreign medical graduates and if you pass this, you have to take a few obligatory courses in Swedish healthcare, and government. Once you pass these courses, you can then finally proceed to the Swedish medical exam. If you do well on the medical exam, then you will be granted permission to do AT. If not, they might ask you to repeat some courses or ask you do repeat a year's worth of courses (or 2 or 3 years, depending on your result on the exam.)

5) Physiotherapy is also a highly regulated profession in Sweden so there is a very stringent process even for physiotherapists from non-EU countries.

To find out more about the tuition for Swedish languages courses, just go to any university website (google it) and you'll find it.
 
first of all ....hats off Mr Shreypete
i am doctor from india with almost 5 yrs of experience in general practice & am not a specialist. recently i had gone through a news paper advt stating that an agency is recruting doctors to sweden & as per their advt experience is not a matter,whether u r specialised or not is a matter&more over language is not a matter to get the work permit in sweden.
i was impressed to see this advt since i am totally blank in swedish language & when contacted them they repeated the same & asked me to send my resume to them & told that it will take a week or two to asses my C V
but Mr shreypete.....ur last posted comment suggest that swedish proficiency is a must before getting the work permit.
so do u think that these guys are reliable ? if not whom else i can contact to clear the doubts
hoping ur reply
 
Well, do you have any idea about this agency? their credibility in terms of recruiting doctors? You should probably call them and ask them if they've recruited any doctors in the past and if so, if you could possibly get their contact details so that you can ask them about their past experiences in Sweden.

I do know of some agencies that actually train doctors in Swedish in Sweden. I read of a few similar Danish agencies that recruited doctors from Asia (especially India) and some of them are working in Denmark (they learned Danish once they went to Denmark.)

But I do know that in order to get employed by a hospital, one does need to have a high level of Swedish and this must be documented by a language exam. It would only be obvious to have such a requirement as you will be facing patients on a day-to-day basis and will have to communicate with them (along with the rest of the medical personnel) in Swedish.

I think the best source would be to get in touch with your local Swedish embassy and ask them about the opportunities.

What do you exactly mean by general practice? Does that mean you've done a residency/post-graduate training as a "General practitioner"? Usually agencies only recruit those with post-graduate degrees (those who have finished their residency/higher training), so this agency sounds a bit dubious to me. Nevertheless, try asking them what I told you and if they do give you contacts, call and find out about the credibility of this agency. That's the only smart way to go.
 
thank u Mr Shreypete for the information. what i meant by general practice is that after completion of graduation in india we can work independently either running an own clinic or under somebody,treating common ailments among the general population & refer to a higher centre/ specialist for those who need advanced care . here G P is not a speciality or residency programme, but family medicine is a 3 yr residency programme.
regarding the agency , they are new to this swedish system & they yet to have recruit somebody to sweden.
 
plz can you give me the contact details of the agency who is recruiting doctors to sweden .thanku:thumbup:
 
hey dr surdeep....plz send the details of the firm...i have certain question to ask them...waiting...
 
Hey,
I am 4th year student of medicine. I live in the EU country and I would like to go to the internship ( AT ) in Sweden right after finishing my studies. Is it possible? If it is, what I should do before finishing my studies?:rolleyes:
Thank you so much for your help :)
 
Well, it depends. Are you an EU citizen? If yes, then you can go right ahead and apply to the AT program as long as you have a good command of Swedish. If you're not an EU citizen, then the process is a bit more complicated.
 
Hey guys! Hoping for some advice...

I'm American, my boyfriend is Swedish and I am moving to Stockholm this January. I just finished a BA but now I'm set on pursuing a career in medicine. My question is-- is it impossible to get into medical school (or a nursing school) as a foreigner? Assuming I learn Swedish, of course. Has anyone heard of foreign students accomplishing this? I'm willing to bust my bum studying for any exam...

Any advice is greatly appreciated! =)
 
Nope, it's most certainly possible and there are many students who've gotten into some of the best Swedish med schools (and yes they were Americans!) So, I'd say, go for it. Once you get into a school, there's a low attrition rate so the chances of you finishing med school are quite high.
 
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Nope, it's most certainly possible and there are many students who've gotten into some of the best Swedish med schools (and yes they were Americans!) So, I'd say, go for it. Once you get into a school, there's a low attrition rate so the chances of you finishing med school are quite high.
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hi to mr shreypete ,i m new to this forum.i m a citizen from india. ,doing my residency in otolaryngology here.i just want to know what is the procedure of practising otolaryngology in sweden??.do i hv to appear for any speciality exam out there??
 
Yes you do indeed. And you might have to repeat your residency in otorhinolaryngology as I don't think the Indian degree will be recognized (you might however, be exempt from the 1st and 2nd years if your knowledge is quite good.)
 
Thanks shreypete! You really are such a great help for everyone here! =)

I was wondering if you knew anything more about the application system in Sweden? I've heard you can apply with your high school grades, or by taking an exam... Do you know how foreigners usually proceed?
 
Well I think you first have to take the TISUS language exam, which will enable you to study in a Swedish university (in Swedish.) Then you have to take the entrance exam. They do have some separate clauses for international students...I'll get back to you on that soon.
 
dear shreypete,
thanks for your information above.i am doing my internship in mbbs in india and it will finish in july 2011 and i wanted to apply for residency in dermatology in sweden and i am an EU citizen so how advantagous is that?and what are the chances of getting it?i just wanted to clear my doubts about the procedure..that first i should apply to swedish medical council for them to approve my degree and then i should take a language course or should i take it before?and then i should clear the profiency exam and the give the entrance exam and then after that i can get a residency in dermatology?
thank you
 
Hey there,
It will be easy for you as long as you've done your medical education in an EU country. However, the problem is that even though Sweden is facing a doctor shortage, it's really hard to get employed by a hospital as they have very few spots. But the first part of the procedure involved learning Swedish and taking the Swedish proficiency exam. Then you apply to the medical council and once you're approved, you can do the AT program which is concluded by placements into different departments. Dermatology I believe, is quite competitive, so Swedish/Scandinavian grads are given first preference, followed by EU citizens.
 
Hi Shreypete,
I am really impressed with your helping attitude.I also want your help in my case.For the introduction,I am a graduate from India and have also taken post graduate degree in Orthopaedics M.S. from University of Seychelles(American Institute of Medicine) and also state diploma in ortho. and D.N.B(Natonal Board Of Examination).I want to know about my scope in Sweden.Any chances of getting fellowship or Residency programme in orthopaedics.
 
Hai shreypete
i am a G P from india and contacted u 2 months back to check the credibility of an indian recruiting agency & what happened finally is that they slowly phased out without mentioning anything specifically onit...thanks to u r advice.
but still i am on a mission to get into the swedish system
so for that i am planning to join for a one year management course at stockholm,sweden, but before that i hav to do a 3 months foundation in india.
the course name is P M L -professinal management & leadership, done by EXMI, stockholm
one of my friends in germany says that the credibility of EXMI is good.
though my intention is to get into swedish medical system , i would like to know more about the institution-EXMI & its course-PML

so dear shreypete, if u hav any idea on this let me know
regards
surdeep
 
Unfortunately I don't have any idea about EXMI or PML. But getting into the Swedish system will be quite hard with a non-EU medical degree. However, if you are a post-graduate degree, you might have a benefit.

to osteon: as long as you can speak some basic Swedish, I don't think you should have much of a problem (except for the fact that you have a non-EU medical degree.) Try getting in touch with the Socialystyrelsen and see what they say.

I wish you both the best of luck!
 
Thanks shreypete for the reply.but i hav one doubt, that is sweden still faces shortage of doctors. so even with a non EU degree if i can clear both language test & preliminiary entrance will it be tough to get into residency in sweden.
 
drsurdeep said:
Thanks shreypete for the reply.but i hav one doubt, that is sweden still faces shortage of doctors. so even with a non EU degree if i can clear both language test & preliminiary entrance will it be tough to get into residency in sweden.
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You will still face last priority even if you clear all the necessary requirements, the doctor shortage doesn't change that fact. First priority are Sweden-grads, then EU citizens with EU education, then EU citizen with non-EU education, and lastly non EU/non EU grad. Not only that, but even if Sweden faces a shortage, that doesn't mean there are residency positions for ever single applicant, in fact,to my understanding there are not that many positions in the first place and the spots are mostly filled with EU-grads. This is especially true in most cities.

As shreypete said, it will be really hard but not impossible.
 
hamsterfeet said:
You will still face last priority even if you clear all the necessary requirements, the doctor shortage doesn't change that fact. First priority are Sweden-grads, then EU citizens with EU education, then EU citizen with non-EU education, and lastly non EU/non EU grad. Not only that, but even if Sweden faces a shortage, that doesn't mean there are residency positions for ever single applicant, in fact,to my understanding there are not that many positions in the first place and the spots are mostly filled with EU-grads. This is especially true in most cities.

As shreypete said, it will be really hard but not impossible.
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thank u hamsterfeet for the reply
 
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