PG Medicine in Germany

Pursue Postgraduate Medicine in Germany – A Dream Path for Global Doctors who studied in Non-EU and EU countries.

Germany is one of the best countries for doctors aspiring to pursue a postgraduate medical degree abroad. The country's advanced healthcare system, modern hospitals, and structured postgraduate medical training make it a global destination for medical PG in Germany.

Doctors from India and many other Asian countries prefer PG after MBBS in Germany because of the high standards, excellent pay, and transparent training structure.

Why choose Germany for PG in Medicine training?

Germany faces a constant shortage of healthcare medical professionals. Consequently, foreign-educated doctors are encouraged to prepare and obtain a license to work and pursue postgraduate PG medical courses in Germany.

Hospitals in Germany offer world-class facilities, ensuring that every doctor learns through real clinical practice. The living and working conditions in Germany are safe and comfortable, with competitive salaries and professional respect.

Medical education in Germany is different from the Indian MBBS-MD system. In Germany, the academic system is not divided into Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Instead, a student completes six years of basic medical study, including a one-year internship, and attends three stages of state examinations within the said six years to qualify for a medical licence.

After receiving this licence, one becomes a fully registered physician (Arzt) and can either start working as a general doctor or begin a specialisation (Facharztausbildung) training. In other words, it could be termed as working towards becoming a specialist. This is what most countries call PG Medicine.

After completing MBBS and a year's internship, one becomes licensed in India. Once licensed in India, you can apply for the 'Doctor's Program' in Germany, which prepares foreign-educated doctors, including those from India, to qualify for a temporary medical license. This allows one to work in Germany as an assistant physician under supervision.

The German State Medical Office offers a unique opportunity for foreign-educated doctors to gain clinical experience in Germany, prepare for the German State Medical Licensing Exam, and qualify for a permanent medical license.

After obtaining a license in Germany, you can either work independently as a physician or opt for further training to specialise in your chosen field of medicine.

Key Benefits of pursuing PG Medicine in Germany:

No tuition fees charged for PG medicine training in Germany

Choose your desired specialisation freely

Earn while you train (approx. €4,000–€5,500/month)

Qualify with a recognised specialist title across Europe and beyond

If you are planning to pursue medical or dental PG in Germany, follow these key steps:

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Organise and collect all your qualifications and documents. Provide scanned copies for a preliminary assessment.

Once accepted and agreed, certified copies are to be applied to a State medical or dental council, whichever is applicable, for a license to practice your profession in Germany.

Received the decision letter, which they call a DEFICIT letter, from the German State Medical/Dental board instead of a license!

With the Deficit letter, you can apply for a visa for the 'Foreign Qualification Recognition Process' under the main visa category of 'Employment'.

Receive the acceptance letter from the program provider of the 'Doctor's Program', which prepares foreign-educated doctors and dentists for a temporary license before attending any ' medical/dental licensing exams!

When applying for a visa, you must provide a certificate of having passed an A2 Level test from Goethe, OSD, or Telc, and a blocked account.

Upon arrival in Germany, enrol in the 'Doctor's program', which begins with B1 level courses and progresses to B2 level courses. After the B2 level, you must attend German Medical Language courses under the C1 Level to prepare for the medical language test (Fachsprachprüfung- FSP).

Pass the FSP Exam and qualify for a temporary medical licence (Berufserlaubnis) and start working.
Work as an Assistant Doctor:

After passing FSP, you can work in a German hospital under supervision for up to two years.

Utilise this opportunity to gain exposure to clinical practice and settings at German hospitals, preparing you to sit the German state licensing exam for the Approbation — the permanent medical licence.

With a permanent license, you can practice your profession independently in a German hospital or start working in a specialised area towards becoming a specialist.

The duration of the medical PG course in Germany varies depending on the specialisation; for instance, general medicine can be completed in 2-3 years, whereas areas like surgery may last for 5-7 years.

Unlike in India, there are no tuition fees for postgraduate training. Instead, you receive a monthly salary of around €4,000–€5,500, depending on the hospital and region.

Compared to the medical PG fees in India, the medical PG costs in Germany are minimal, mainly limited to language learning under the 'Doctor's Program', document translation, and visa-related expenses.

While postgraduate medical training in Germany is generally free, doctors can receive grants and support for language training and relocation.

For example, some German Government grants can cover up to 70% of your language course cost. A typical complete programme (A1–C1 + FSP) may cost around €12,000, but the Stat Grants reduce it to nearly €4,000, or even less to zero fee, depending on your entry level German language skills.

After completing PG Medicine in Germany, you can work independently as a specialist doctor (Facharzt).

You can choose to continue in Germany, move to another EU country, or return home with a globally recognised qualification.

Germany's medical degree opens pathways to:

Long-term employment in German hospitals

Research and teaching positions

Permanent residency in Germany

To apply for a PG medical programme in Germany, you must:

Hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree in medicine.

Complete a one-year internship- house surgery (not required for those who hold a medicine degree from a university in an EU member country!)

Possess a valid medical registration in the country where you attended your medical or dental studies (Not required for those who studied medicine in an EU member country)

Get licensed in Germany to practice your profession independently.

Tip: Students who studied medicine in countries like Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, or the Philippines must first get licensed there to qualify to apply.

The Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) is a German medical language test that requires passing after the B2 Level to qualify for a license. After FSP, those who hold a non-EU degree will be eligible for a temporary licence and can begin work under supervision. Those who have a degree from an EU country will qualify for a permanent and full license.

Why Indian Doctors Prefer PG Medicine in Germany

Indian doctors prefer PG in Germany because:

No donation or capitation fees

Paid clinical work from the start

Transparent process and global recognition

Opportunity to live and work in a developed European country

In short, Germany offers everything a medical graduate needs — quality training, income during training, and global respect.

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PG Medicine in Germany