Your medical career in Germany starts here
Discover the program that prepares you to live, work and grow professionally in Germany as a doctor.
Why Germany
A country that needs doctors like you
High demand for international doctors
Competitive salaries and professional stability
High quality of life
A manageable process with the right preparation and guidance
Step by step
The path to the “Approbation”
- 1
German course A1-B2
- 2
Telc B2 certification
- 3
FSP preparation
- 4
Internship
- 5
Pass the FSP (medical language exam)
- 6
Work under temporary license (Berufserlaubnis)
- 7
Pass the KP (medical knowledge exam)
- 8
“Approbation” obtained — you did it!
What is the “Approbation”
The “Approbation” is the official license that allows you to practice medicine in Germany permanently and to access specialty training. Without it, you can only work in a limited and temporary way under the permit known as Berufserlaubnis.
We help you:
- Gather and translate the required documents
- Understand the requirements of each German Federal State (they vary by region)
- Prepare for the required exams
- Submit your application correctly and completely
Our partner in Germany
A complete program run together with Estudios Internacionales, designed specifically for doctors, dentists and physiotherapists who want to have their degree recognized and practice in Germany, based in Heidelberg, the university city par excellence.
“I've walked hundreds of doctors to the finish line. I can help you reach yours.”
Miriam Münzenmayer
Head of the medical program
What the program includes
- General German course: 33 weeks (A1 to B2)
- Medical German course: 10 weeks
- Weekly medical workshops and sessions (technical vocabulary, Q&A with specialists, TELC preparation)
- Intensive FSP preparation: real case simulations and practical sessions with German doctors
- KP preparation (medical knowledge exam) with a German physician
- Guidance through the degree recognition process (“Approbation”)
- Support finding internships and a medical residency position through partner agencies
- Interview preparation + CV and motivation letter writing in German
In Germany you get paid while you specialize
Available medical specialties
- Internal medicine
- General surgery
- Pediatrics
- Gynecology
- Anesthesiology
- Psychiatry
- And many more
These specialty programs last on average 5 to 6 years and are completed while working as a doctor in training inside hospitals, with a salary.
Housing in Heidelberg
We know that moving to another country means many changes. That's why we help you find a comfortable, safe place in Heidelberg that fits your budget.
Upcoming 2026 start dates
February, May and September
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