u/Comfortable_Ad4660

Hi guys, I am an IMG from Argentina in my 5th out of 6 years of medical school.

I was thinking about going to Germany to live and do a residency in vascular surgery (if I decide to do surgery) or interventional cardiology (if I go for a clinical residency). I started to look into what I need to do in order to pass all the exams and start the residency, but something came up that made me confused. I’ve heard that the residents don’t participate at all in the surgeries or just assist in them.

Looking on YouTube or on Reddit, I found out that many people complain that they can’t operate because the senior doctors do all the 'good stuff' while they are stuck doing paperwork. So, how can a resident in the field practice or even complete the program if they can’t operate? Or how can they learn if they can’t operate?

Ive also heard that in cardiology is the same thing. You cant do any procedures because you are "stuck" in paper work.

I’ve always heard that Germany is one of the top places in the world to learn medicine and that the quality of the doctors is amazing; that is why I looked at Germany to do my residency, but I am confused now. I really want to become a good doctor with good training.

Do you guys believe that Germany is a good place to become a surgeon? I’ve heard Italy is the second-best place, which is why I’ve also looked into moving there.

I understand that I have to pass and learn the language, etc. I am currently starting a course on German and looking to do some observerships in order to learn even more.

Hi guys, I am an IMG from Argentina in my 5th out of 6 years of medical school.

I was thinking about going to Germany to live and do a residency in vascular surgery (if I decide to do surgery) or interventional cardiology (if I go for a clinical residency). I started to look into what I need to do in order to pass all the exams and start the residency, but something came up that made me confused. I’ve heard that the residents don’t participate at all in the surgeries or just assist in them.

Looking on YouTube or on Reddit, I found out that many people complain that they can’t operate because the senior doctors do all the 'good stuff' while they are stuck doing paperwork. So, how can a resident in the field practice or even complete the program if they can’t operate? Or how can they learn if they can’t operate?

Ive also heard that in cardiology is the same thing. You cant do any procedures because you are "stuck" in paper work.

I’ve always heard that Germany is one of the top places in the world to learn medicine and that the quality of the doctors is amazing; that is why I looked at Germany to do my residency, but I am confused now. I really want to become a good doctor with good training.

Do you guys believe that Germany is a good place to become a surgeon? I’ve heard Italy is the second-best place, which is why I’ve also looked into moving there.

I understand that I have to pass and learn the language, etc. I am currently starting a course on German and looking to do some observerships in order to learn even more.

Hi guys, I am an IMG from Argentina in my 5th out of 6 years of medical school.

I was thinking about going to Germany to live and do a residency in vascular surgery (if I decide to do surgery) or interventional cardiology (if I go for a clinical residency). I started to look into what I need to do in order to pass all the exams and start the residency, but something came up that made me confused. I’ve heard that the residents don’t participate at all in the surgeries or just assist in them.

Looking on YouTube or on Reddit, I found out that many people complain that they can’t operate because the senior doctors do all the 'good stuff' while they are stuck doing paperwork. So, how can a resident in the field practice or even complete the program if they can’t operate? Or how can they learn if they can’t operate?

Ive also heard that in cardiology is the same thing. You cant do any procedures because you are "stuck" in paper work.

I’ve always heard that Germany is one of the top places in the world to learn medicine and that the quality of the doctors is amazing; that is why I looked at Germany to do my residency, but I am confused now. I really want to become a good doctor with good training.

Do you guys believe that Germany is a good place to become a surgeon? I’ve heard Italy is the second-best place, which is why I’ve also looked into moving there.

I understand that I have to pass and learn the language, etc. I am currently starting a course on German and looking to do some observerships in order to learn even more.

Hi guys, I am an IMG from Argentina in my 5th out of 6 years of medical school.

I was thinking about going to Germany to live and do a residency in vascular surgery (if I decide to do surgery) or interventional cardiology (if I go for a clinical residency). I started to look into what I need to do in order to pass all the exams and start the residency, but something came up that made me confused. I’ve heard that the residents don’t participate at all in the surgeries or just assist in them.

Looking on YouTube or on Reddit, I found out that many people complain that they can’t operate because the senior doctors do all the 'good stuff' while they are stuck doing paperwork. So, how can a resident in the field practice or even complete the program if they can’t operate? Or how can they learn if they can’t operate?

Ive also heard that in cardiology is the same thing. You cant do any procedures because you are "stuck" in paper work.

I’ve always heard that Germany is one of the top places in the world to learn medicine and that the quality of the doctors is amazing; that is why I looked at Germany to do my residency, but I am confused now. I really want to become a good doctor with good training.

Do you guys believe that Germany is a good place to become a surgeon? I’ve heard Italy is the second-best place, which is why I’ve also looked into moving there.

I understand that I have to pass and learn the language, etc. I am currently starting a course on German and looking to do some observerships in order to learn even more.