Doctors who’ve gone through the German Approbation process, I need your wisdom 🩺🇩🇪
Hey everyone 😊
I’ve been doing quite a bit of research into the Approbation process in Germany for doctors who qualified outside the EU, and I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually gone through it because sometimes first-hand experience tells you the little things the official checklists don’t!
I’m particularly interested in experiences from Uganda 🇺🇬** or elsewhere in East Afric**a, but honestly, if you qualified outside the EU and went through the process in Germany, please feel free to share your experience too!
Aside from the German language requirements (B2/Fachsprachprüfung), what documents did you actually need when applying for Approbation?
I’ve come across things like the medical degree, transcript, detailed university curriculum/syllabus, theoretical and clinical hours, clinical rotation records, internship documents, medical registration, Certificate of Good Standing and work-experience letters but I’m curious to know what the authorities actually asked you for.
Also, which Bundesland did you apply in, and how was the process there?
Most importantly: is there any document you wish you had obtained from your university, hospital or medical council before leaving your home country?
I’m trying to avoid the dreaded “Oh, you need this one random document from five years ago” situation once already in Germany.
Any experiences, tips or even things to avoid would be really appreciated. And if you’d rather not share publicly, my DMs are open too
Thank you!💕