moving overseas after med school

[happysquirrel]

So I'm an M1, a US citizen and I've never lived outside of the States before. I've always wanted to live in Britain but I wonder if it's possible to get a residency there or anywhere in Europe for that matter after med school. Does anyone know how to do this? What about getting licensed in a foreign country? Is it harder to get a job if you're not a citizen of the country you move to? Thanks!

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[MrBurns10]

I don't have answers to most of your questions, but even if is possible I would absolutely NOT get a residency in another country. You could make it extremely difficult for yourself to ever practice in the US. I would do a residency here then go abroad for a bit if that's what you want to do.

 

[Twitch]

One step at a time. How about just do an away rotation during 4th year to start off. Try it out - meet some folks -make some contacts. Then worry about residency after that.

 

[bbggw]

As a doctor you can practically work anywhere you like, doing your residency here is the best move and doing an away rotation if you can as previously suggested is a good move. This is becuase if you have never lived outside of this country it is quite a shock and you either love it or hate it. As a well travelled person I am always amazed at perceptions we have about other countries, anyway baby steps👍

 

[wanabdoc]

Is it harder to get a job if you're not a citizen of the country you move to? Thanks!

I have heard of the NHS recruiting physicians from the US, can't find the link though.

 

[Scottish Chap]

So I'm an M1, a US citizen and I've never lived outside of the States before. I've always wanted to live in Britain but I wonder if it's possible to get a residency there or anywhere in Europe for that matter after med school. Does anyone know how to do this? What about getting licensed in a foreign country? Is it harder to get a job if you're not a citizen of the country you move to? Thanks!

Unless you are a British citizen or a member of the EU, you cannot stay in the U.K. for the whole duration of your residency. This law came into effect a couple of years ago and it left a very bad taste in the mouth of foreign nationals enrolled in British medical schools. Similarly, many foreign physicians in British residency programs took the USMLE and came to the U.S.

 

[docbill]

If you are good and in demand you can work in Canada, assuming your residency requirements are equal.