Doctors

Despite efforts to increase medical education capacity, Germany is not training enough doctors to meet its needs. The Ärztemangel report highlights that around 50,000 doctors are missing from the workforce, indicating a significant gap between demand and supply. Retention of new doctors is also a challenge, with many young professionals leaving the profession or moving abroad for better opportunities.

The shortage is particularly severe in rural areas, where access to medical care is becoming increasingly limited. This situation leads to longer wait times and increased workloads for existing medical staff, ultimately affecting the quality of care. Addressing these issues requires attracting foreign medical doctors to medical specialization in Germany.

The critical shortage of doctors in Germany creates substantial opportunities for foreign medical doctors. The healthcare system’s need for qualified personnel is evident, and doctors trained outside Germany can play a crucial role in addressing this gap.

There is a particularly high demand for specialists in areas such as general medicine, internal medicine, and paediatrics. Pursuing medical specialization in Germany for foreigners can be highly rewarding.

German authorities are increasingly recognizing the need to streamline the process for foreign medical doctors to start medical residency in Germany. Efforts are being made to simplify recognition procedures for foreign medical qualifications and provide support through language training and integration programs.

The KBV and other organizations offer resources and guidance to help foreign medical graduates navigate the bureaucratic process and integrate into the German healthcare system. This includes information on medical universities in Germany for Indian students.