Don't you find it slightly ironic how you flamed me for revealing the age discrimination issue (that even the European Union has been pressuring them to change) in Germany, and how it could possibly apply to me, but in your own case, you've basically been barred from practicing in the US due to your own poor performance?
Actually, do you think, for even a second, that I will be taking all of my classes and seminars and labs with ALL 300? My group of students has been supportive. The others have not yet been able to say the same. I lucked out, I guess. So yeah, some in my group did a 180.
...and yes, Germans are fickle. You'll realize that when you actually come here and start handling your own administrative tasks, unless you plan on being dependent on others like you are to even get in here. Truth be told, if you're having people helping you and making corrections to get in here, then you're not ready. I also consulted a neurologist chair, whom I'm acquainted with, and asked about the language issue for foreign docs. They say they get them all the time, then they end up firing them, or they end up leaving on their own accord when they are unable to properly communicate with patients, or they write reports that are unintelligible, and a physician down the road has to deal with the history that is not understandable, and for legal and obvious reasons, can not be trusted. This ends up leading to inquiries and references to the physician's record and further review.
You can do it, but it's obvious you're going to have massive problems here because you think you did a b1 Goethe and it will be a breeze. Wait until you deal with local accents, words you've never heard before, functional phrases that you haven't gotten yet, and a host of other things you'll need in everyday life that is only taught in the C-level German. Just be prepared, since the sound of your boasting indicates you think things will be easy. You won't have your friend in your daily life to help you translate, nor make yourself understandable. Too many referrals to other physicians to translate will only lead to complaints, and non-renewal, or firing during your probation. You can rely on this "doctor shortage" as being your fallback and thinking they need you more than you need them, but as a foreign doc, who has only "allgemeine Sprachfaehigkeit" and not "medizinische", you will be in for quite a surprise, considering Germany doesn't always use the international scientific language and there are few direct translations. Even at that point, colleagues, even if they speak English, might not know what you're talking about if you're looking for a translation. I know, since I deal with that everyday and I'm still studying. In fact, my workload is generally 2x, since I have to learn the international language, and the German counterparts, which many students know already. The volume is quite impressive.
You will have way more problems than you think, as you don't know how much you don't know.
You will have to, in order to pay back your massive debt that's accruing interest. In addition, don't think for a second they can't and won't find you. The debt collectors here specialize in working internationally, which also gives them reciprocal agreements. They also actively hunt out debts on people as well. You will find this out here, or even your employer will find it out. You can't be under the radar here, since you have to register yourself in Germany, and any time you move. If you don't, they do catch up with you and fine you, based on the amount of time.
You will find out this, and much more in the course of time.
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