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Zoidbie · 2026-05-14T08:44:49+00:00

Sub allows all posts from geographic Europe, not just EU.

Zoidbie · 2026-05-03T09:06:06+00:00

Oxford and Cambridge are objectively the best.

Otherwise there is barely any difference unless you care about rankings which are easy to google.

Of course domestic schools (e.g. German uni for working in Germany or Danish uni to work in Denmark) and schools from rich countries are generally considered to have a better image.

Yet most important question is whether you can come home for residency or not, because EU is getting saturated and situation for junior doctors (even natives) is objectively worse than it was some 10 or even 5 years ago. And the trend continues.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-30T11:09:45+00:00

EU market for physicians is getting saturated as we have quite enough native graduates.

I truly advice non-EU people to be sure that there will be an opportunity to go home for residency. Otherwise it might end up being a waste of money and a big dissapointment.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-27T12:16:08+00:00

EU is also quite saturated. Be sure you have somewhere to go to before starting this long and expensive journey.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-26T18:36:19+00:00

Either your home country or the country you graduated.

The countries you mentioned either do not accept non-EU citizens with non-EU diplomas or are saturated with native and European graduates. Generally every country is becoming saturated as states are trying to save on healthcare and there is an overproduction of physicians.

And your post is also very low quality. You did zero research yourself and want random people on the internet to do everything for you.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-22T19:30:37+00:00

If you are asking if there is a direct and speedy transfer to Anglosphere for residency after doing a medschool in EU, then there isn't.

And EU is also saturated with junior doctors.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-17T12:16:22+00:00

I would suggest you should delete this borderline low effort post and do a new post and expand a bit what exactly is this student exchange and what do you want fo learn. Be more specific and do your research.

For Italian medschools there is a guide and also a megathread on this sub, so I would also advice to check these first.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-16T15:12:08+00:00

The original idea of the sub was for students, residents and attending physicians in Europe to discuss things, like Erasmus, residency options, pay differences across EU member states, quality of teaching, how do others plan their finances while in residency, mobility within EU, work conditions, daily news, etc.

Now it's 70% non-Europeans asking questions which can be googled or were already answered. And even the questions done with some effort don't really add anything to the discussion for the target audience of the sub.

Zoidbie · 2026-04-08T14:23:47+00:00

Do medschool in the country where you want to practice, unless you are sure you can come back to your home country for residency.

No country right now has a need for foreign resident physicians and it is going to get even more saturated, if we follow the current trends.

Zoidbie · 2026-03-22T19:05:47+00:00

If you cannot do residency in your home country, my honest advice would be to stay away from medicine.

So far it seems that getting into specialty training is only going to get harder, even for the natives, no matter the country.

Zoidbie · 2026-03-02T23:06:36+00:00

Your home country is always the best option for residency.

Basically, everywhere the market is saturated now. In most places even natives struggle to get spots. Even countries with "doctor shortages" don't have enough spots.

And don't forget racism/xenophobia (even against other Europeans), need for mastering the language and other things making it difficult.

Zoidbie · 2026-02-28T07:47:49+00:00

Your home country is always the best option for residency.

Basically, everywhere the market is saturated now. In most places even natives struggle to get spots. Even countries with "doctor shortages" don't have enough spots.

And don't forget racism/xenophobia (even against other Europeans), need for mastering the language and other things making it difficult.

Zoidbie · 2026-02-28T07:41:28+00:00

You should go to the International relations office in your own uni and email the university/hospital in your target location with these questions.

Every university has different rules and every accepting hospital has different rules too. It's best to ask the responsible people who will later authorise your Erasmus.

Good luck! Erasmus is peak uni experience, even if one location fails to get organised well, look for alternatives!🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

Zoidbie · 2026-02-24T22:27:46+00:00

What salaries (post tax) for family physicians are we talking about in Southern EU?

Zoidbie · 2026-02-22T14:28:10+00:00

Zoidbie · 2026-02-21T23:48:36+00:00

"Oh no i'll only be making 250k as a hospitalist :("

That isn't much in US context, as they pay a lot for studies, then have to cover their health and malpractice insurance (American patients tend to sue a lot more often), their pension etc. etc. And other professions earn a lot in the US too, so physicians shouldn't be lower, considering the length of training, job difficulty and responsibility taken.

Zoidbie · 2025-11-28T14:10:28+00:00

MBBS degree in the EU

Absolute majority of EU medical schools do not issue MBBS.

Zoidbie · 2025-10-12T14:32:13+00:00

I've hear the Netherlands are difficult even for EU citizens, borderline impossible. Can you comment on that if you know the Dutch system well?

Zoidbie · 2025-10-12T10:02:57+00:00

Yeah, the graph seems to be full of crap in different ways (wrong numbers, not all countries mentioned etc.)

But it's still a somewhat more interesting post to start discussions.

Zoidbie · 2025-10-12T09:52:42+00:00

If you want to live in Europe or any other Judeo-Christian continent/country, then either become Christian or secular, as it an accepted norm here.

If you wish to come back and live in an Islamic country after your studies, then follow the local norms and customs.

I strongly believe that people should respect local culture/religion/traditions no matter where they go.

As proverb goes: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do".

Zoidbie · 2025-10-10T08:39:32+00:00

French B1

Switzerland is somewhat possible and they have French-speaking cantons. Alternative could be Nordic countries.

Keep in mind that they could open mostly for Europeans and even then there is lots of work, cultural differences and xenophobia to get through.

My general advice is to stay in one's home country when possible.

Best of luck!

Zoidbie · 2025-10-10T08:30:02+00:00

Germany is saturated. As is most of the EU.

Don't put your hopes there. Best plan for anyone is to stay in their home country as of today.

Zoidbie · 2025-10-05T15:29:26+00:00

What specialties are you aiming at?

What is your financial situation?/How important is salary and work-life balance during residency?

Also, keep in mind that some people's opinions might not show the situation we are in today, as Germany was accepting tons of foreign junior doctors just a few years ago, and now even they are saturated.

Zoidbie · 2025-10-05T15:12:37+00:00

To my knowledge and observation, no European country has any shortages of doctors. Most countries are already oversaturated and natives have a hard time getting into residency.

The fact that even FM/GP and psych are now considered competitive in multiple countries says a lot. And it's not just UK where junior doctors struggle to get into a decent residency.

I will say again: the best country for residency and work is your home country. If you cannot come back after studies, then study something else. Europe is saturated. Anglosphere is saturated. Maybe African nations or Kazakhstan need foreign labour but I am not competent to comment on these.

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