So, I’m about to start med school soon, and I’m trying to kinda decide where I wanna do my residency. Yes, I know it’s very soon to do so, but my goal is to do it in Germany. For that reason I wanna start mastering my German as soon as possible, currently B1 and hopefully B2-C1 when I finish med school. For extra context I’m Latino but going to Spain for med school

With that said, I have some questions

1. ⁠I would like to do some kind of surgery, how is the salary in comparison? I know in Germany is kinda lower but is it that bad?
2. ⁠I’ve heard some people live on Germany but go work in a hospital in the border of Switzerland. Is that a real thing?
3. ⁠I read that In order to do residency or work in Switzerland you need to have EU diploma and citizenship. It’s an option to finish my residency in Germany and work for a year or so, get my citizenship, then apply for a job in Switzerland?
4. ⁠How is work-life balance in both countries? Salary is important, but it’s very crucial for me to have some time for my family. Ik being a doctor of a sacrifice, and I’m willing to sacrifice a lot, but not to the point of not enjoying my family. I read in Germany it’s 40hs per week and in Switzerland around 50hs per week. How accurate is that? And how is it in practice, is that life draining as it sounds?

I would love to hear your experiences and advices. And please don’t crucify me for asking this questions at such a young age. I know I’m young, but im curious and I like making this type of research in my own time.

Hello Everyone,

Did anyone here go through the process of doing a medical speciality in Flanders as a non-EEA?

I couldn't find a lot of information online, and I want to ask about the exact procedure that must be followed.

Thanks in advance

Hi! I'm about to apply to study medicine in my home country, however I have one pretty big concern. My only wish besides becoming a doctor is to practice medicine in a different country, as I don't see myself continuing to live and work here so l'm wondering what are the chances of landing a job elsewhere, preferably somewhere in Europe, as I come from a European country so I imagine it would be easier. If it's possible to find work would I need to speak that country's language or is english enough? Finally, how realistic is it to find work in a foreign country, is it even something I could manage? Thanks!!

Hi thank your for taking the time to read this. In short i have applied to the university of Malta for medicine. I really like their program and also their link with the UK as I would like to specialize there or in Ireland. Anyways, I have done the IB and got a 6 in Bio Hl and 5 in chem HL. My other grades are 7 English HL lang and lit, 7 Spanish ab initio, 7 psych and 5 math AA. I am also a french citizen so I am considered EU (which I think here is not a big plus since it means more competition). The medical course has special requirements where a grade B and above is needed in bio and chem. When I looked at what that compared to it is a 6 and C is a 5. So here lies the problem. I was wondering if anyone else got in with similar grades ? I did score 39 overall which I believe should still be pretty competitive, I also did the IGCSEs and gotten straight A*s so I am really frustrated that for a 1 point matter they will not even glance at my application. Sorry for the rant haha!

I have been applying to study graduate entry medicine for the past 3 years in the United Kingdom and in Ireland (as I have British and Irish nationality), but the requirement to achieve high in these aptitude tests has me on the verge of giving up.

My academic background includes:

• First class honours master's degree in Pharmacy
• Higher National diploma in applied biology and chemistry
• Postgraduate clinical diploma in hospital pharmacy
• Non-Medical prescriber qualification
• Advanced first aid and AED operator qualification
• Foundation programme in the administration of Botox and dermal fillers

I have also been working in the NHS as a clinical pharmacist since 2018, attending daily ward rounds with consultants in most specialties, including cardiology, mental health, respiratory, oncology, urology, ophthalmology and gynaecology.

To date, I have set the GAMSAT on 4 occasions and UCAT twice and I cannot seem to achieve a high enough score to even be offered an interview, despite putting the work in.

I'm starting to look into how to studying medicine in Europe in English as this career path is something I am commited to, willing to commit my life to and will continue trying until I achieve it.

I just can't seem to achieve well in these aptitude tests.

Has anyone else been in this position also or have any advice on which EU universities offer Medicine in English without aptitude examinations?

I want to study medicine in Belgium, but I don’t know where to start when it comes to resources and books to use. If anyone has any advice, textbook recommendations, or experiences to share, I’d love to hear them! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

So guys, i am currently in russia but due to some health circumstances i have to quit my studies here in russia because they have very weird rules its literally discriminatory. Anyway, i have completed my high school from india, now i have only studied a single semester of the first year of general medicine so idk if its even possible to ask for a transfer or should i start from the scratch? Anyway, i heard that for poland i donot need to give an english proefficiency exam as my high school ended in english language. I wrote to some support groups in poland and they told me that as a student i can savor the benefits from health insurance if i join. I donot know much about czech but i heard its also a good option and is somewhat cheaper than poland. Now i am confused to the core with myself on where should i go, the thing is i want to start from somewhere safe and better than this hostile environment that i am inside right now. Please guys, if anybody is reading this let me know the pros and cons of both these countries. Or if any eastern european countries are supportive. And please also let me know if its possible to just fly away from russia directly after doing all documentation and process to the country or do i have to wait and maybe go back home to do the processes for visa application?

Im not even close to residency rn, but I've been thinking which specialty I would like to do. I always wanted neurosurgery, prestige, good money, very interesting to me, and helping people on some very hardcore situations. Buut the limited time ill have to be with my wife and children is a deal breaker for me. Ik im not in the correct career if i want time off, but I feel medicine is for me, i just dont want to jeopardize my future famlily. Ik im years away of having to make this decision but i like doing my research with time. Which specialty would you say can give a good enough salary, its not boring and repetitive and will give me some time to enjoy with my family? I'll probably do my residency in germany btw

Is it possible to transfer from pleven medical school to other universities like Plovdiv or varna after 1st year I have zero idea about this transfer thing as there is not much information regarding that So I would really appreciate if any one can explain about how’s it’s done and the processes

Hello everyone, I am a first-year medical student at the University of Belgrade (Serbia). I am Serbian, so I am in the Serbian language program. I want to work in the United States after medical school, and I am somewhat familiar with the STEP testing process. However, I have some uncertainties. I do not have U.S. citizenship, and I am skeptical about the whole process. Is it even worth trying? I want to say that I am brave and disciplined. So, if I achieve excellent results on the STEP exams, is there still any hope?

Please reach out in the comments or privately if you have gone through this process!

Hi everyone which university in Europe accepts transfer student (medicine) with a failed subject.

I’m thinking of starting a research-focused community for medical students and residents to learn, collaborate, and improve research skills. Topics would include study design, biostatistics, manuscript writing, and more.

Would you be interested? What topics or features would you find most useful? Let me know your thoughts!

Hi! I’m a med student from Romania in my 4th year and I want to spend 2 months in the summer with Erasmus traineeship in a francophone country in either Plastics or Gynecology. Anybody have recommendations for professors that would accept me? I’ve send so many e-mails out and got nearly 0 replies :((

Hi, I hope everyone is doing great!

I have a quick question: How should I study for the SZGED entrance exam? Some of my peers studied AP courses and got into the first year, but since I never took AP, I’m feeling a bit lost.

Thank you for reading!

( Also if anybody is studying for the exam right now reach out to me we could perhaps share resources! )

Im so sick and tired of hearing bad reviews about every single European university for medicine and dentistry. It’s like each university got its own problems. Hungary and Czech ppl say that they fail you easily, Poland they say getting visa is hard and it is not that friendly towards Muslims, Georgia doesn’t fall in the EU so u can’t practice in the UK.

I’m genuinely asking as per y’all’s experience. What are the best dental schools in Europe, with good clinical rotations and it falls in the EU region. Would really appreciate a reply.

Hello! Does anyone know the difference between the faculties in Prague (for example first faculty of medicine) and the faculty of medicine in Pilsen ? It seems Pilsen is cheaper and I have heard also that it is easier to complete as a whole in comparison to the faculties in Prague where many people fail on the first year. Does it have any drawbacks in particular, like less research opportunities or worse teaching methods? Does anyone know if the diploma acquired will state the faculty or not (I ve seen different information on this)? Will it matter if it does? I am thinking of applying there since Charles is really popular and well respected but if anyone knows or thinks there is a catch for choosing Pilsen and not Prague please share your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

I entered medical school very willingly, but I can't say that I am enjoying the classes too much at the moment. Is this situation normal? I always imagined myself studying even in my free time and improving myself in the field I chose. If I am now studying only for exams and throwing them away, does this mean that medicine is the wrong choice for me? I don't want to be misunderstood, I have no problem with success and I am successful in exams, but I feel like I am studying only for exams, is this the nature of the job?

Some EU medical universities are asking for Letter of motivation. I'm wondering what are the important contents should be in, limit of minimum and maximum word content? Any tips. Thank you

Im a south American student and rn im tryin to decide where to go to MedSchool. My options are Spain, Italy and Austria. I have B2 in english and B1 in german, no italian but that would come easy since spanish is my native language. Im not very well informed on the situation on this countries in regard to quality of education and research. Im inclined to going to spain first, since is way more easier to get in and I they have way more seats for non-EU students. Ive heard that the IMAT is less complicated than the MedAT. Ive been thinking about going first to spain to secure at least my education, and then trying to transfer to Italy or Austria. Even If i have to lose a year due to the unis not recognizing my grades. Im pretty lost rn, any kind of insight would be awesome

I’m a bit stressed out on the exam and interview since there’s little to no information about them anywhere. I’ve got no idea what topics to revise specifically or what kind of questions I might come across in the interview. Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi is there anyone in here who’s studying at medical faculty in Malta? I would like to know how the main final exam looks like and what resources you use to pass it. If anyone knows a TCN who’s preparing for MCMSE please let me know.

Thanks

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to apply to study medicine in Varna this year and would love to hear about your experiences.

For those currently studying or who have graduated:

• How do you find the university in terms of teaching quality and overall support?
• How challenging are the exams, and what should I expect in terms of workload?
• What’s the social environment like at the university and in Varna overall?

I’m moving from Norway and already know a few people who’ve graduated and shared positive experiences, but I’m hoping to hear from more perspectives.

Are there any specific things first-year students should be aware of before applying or when starting their studies? Any advice or tips would be super helpful!

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts 😊

Hey everyone,

I’m a prospective international medical student, and I’m considering studying in Poland. I’ve got a few questions and concerns that I hope you can help me with:

• Which medical university in Poland is considered the best for international students?
• I’m thinking about doing a pre-med program. Is it worth it in Poland, or should I prepare elsewhere?
• As a Muslim, I’m curious about how safe and comfortable it is to live and study in Poland. Are there any challenges I should know about?
• I’ve heard that the English division is not as good as the Polish one. Is that true? If so, how does it impact the quality of education and opportunities?
• In which year do rotations start in Polish medical universities?
• Is it true that universities in Poland don’t provide end-of-year internships or training programs? If so, how do students gain practical experience?
• I plan to do my specialty in the UK or Germany. Considering this, which Polish medical university would best support my goals?

I’d appreciate any insights, advice, or personal experiences! Thanks in advance!

Hello all, I'm looking for a tool for tool make high quality anki cards, as it's hard to make cards as a first year, it's too time consuming, and I would love AI to be able to summarise my lecture content easily.

I'm a Non-EU citizen from Middle East who is studying in Romania and has a permanent residency permit. Can I do residency in France? In what countries am I elligible?

It can be expensive but not a fraud like in Czech.

I feel like dermatologist is the only labor without lawsuit for medical negligence and occupational disease.

Hello everyone! I am a specialist in psychiatry I a UE country who wishes to relocate to Switzerland. Can someone clarify me a bit about the recognition steps (from Mebeko)? How you actually have to do? And what level of language is required? B2 or C1? Thank you!

Hello,

Is there anyone here who has studied in Quebec (Quebec education system, with or without CEGEP, or completed the French Baccalauréat in a French high school) and successfully entered medical school in France or elsewhere in Europe? Is it possible? Are there quotas? How does the process work?

I'm trying to help my teenager, who is passionate about medicine but doesn’t see themselves thriving in the Quebec CEGEP system (13 years of study = 6 years of primary + 5 years of secondary + 2 years of CEGEP).

Thanks for any insights or advice you can share!

I graduate from 12th grade in june. I live in qatar but im not originally from there. I did the IELTS and sat if that would help. I want to study in europe but i keep seeing budget options like Romania and italy that most people say are good but some say otherwise. So i dont mide paying extra for a better education.

Hi, I’m currently finishing my intern year in Ireland and looking for job opportunities in France. I have an MD degree & completed my studies in Europe. I am currently learning French , but I am at an intermediate level.

1. Does anyone know I can apply to work as a doctor in France?
2. Are there any English speaking jobs?
3. Can I work as an intern (or similar level) before choosing a speciality?
4. How can I apply for specialties training?
5. Are there any other medical related jobs in France that will help me progress my French?

Thanks :)