EXPERIENCE REPORTS
Europe
European Community:
Labour Mobility of Medical Physicians in EU Countries
by Dr. Gerhard Polak
"For physicians too, various opportunities have opened up for exercising their profession abroad in the EU. The EU promotes and supports the mobility
of physicians through mutual recognition of professional qualifications." More …
www.hospitalsworldwide.com
Search through a database of worldwide hospitals (currently 12,000 entries).
www.europa.eu.int/eures/
The easy way to find information on jobs and learning opportunities throughout Europe. Job vacancies in 31 European countries, what you need to know
about living and working abroad and much more - brought to you by the EURES network.
Austria:
Vienna is different
by Dr. Dirk Hellekes, M.A. and Dr. Ariel Edwin Noltze
"Austrian working day is characterised by a collegial, determined execution of the tasks in hand without the "home-made" stress. In addition to
their regular working hours, Austrian doctors may undertake private practice, treating additional patients to gain further income." More …
Bundesministerium fü Gesundheit, Familie und Jugend
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Health, Family and Youth (BMGFJ)
Österreichische Ärztekammer
The Austrian Medical Chamber with information on legal prerequisites for migrating doctors, see international department (in English)
Germany:
Working in Germany
by Dr. Raffaela Hammerl
"The problem is well known: money is short, money-saving strategies are about to be implemented virtually everywhere. The situation of worsening
working conditions has led to an emigration of German doctors. As a consequence there is currently a general lack of doctors in this country, which
attracts people from other countries to work in Germany." More …
Bundesärztekammer
The German medical association provides an excellent site "how to apply in Germany"
Marburger Bund
The trade union for medical doctors in Germany with voluntary membership
United Kingdom:
Working in the United Kingdom - NHS – To be or not to be
by Dr. Farshad Malekzadeh
"The working hours are flexible, but are generally divided into two and a half hour morning and evening sessions, in which you see people for
10-minute appointments; in between, you have a lunch break (in theory), do telephone consultations, make home visits, write letters, and deal with
anything else that crops up." More …
www.gpwebsites.net
Internet-GP is a web design company which designs websites mainly for medical resources e.g. General Practices, Vocational Training Schemes, University
Medical Clubs, Individuals, Businesses, LMCs, Out-of-Hours Co-ops. We offer a personal service tailored to each project.
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council (GMC) is the authority where medical Doctors get their registration and accreditation (see also Certificate of Completion of
Specialist Training)
Gibraltar:
Working in Gibraltar
by Michel Felfernig, MD
"It is technically a well equipped hospital employing high standard staff from across the globe, with four theatres inclusive a day care unit. An
added asset is its sea side location, offering staff and patients breathtaking views." More …
British medical journal
The British medical journal. Job offers from all over the world are advertised under the career session. All positions from England as well as Gibraltar
have to be announced here. This website provides a lot of interesting opportunities and is my personal tip.
Gibraltar Health Authority
The official website of the Gibraltar Health Authority. All job offers from the GHA are going to be advertised their first.
Norway:
Working in Norway
by Dr. Niels Mosbech
"It is often quite difficult to get a doctor to stay for a longer time at a permanent base because of the isolation, both personal and professional.
On the other hand, this is a great possibility to experience places you would never go to, and for sure never would live in, if it was not for this reason.
And the nature gives good opportunities to recreate after many years in an overcrowded and polluted world." More …
www.norway.no
The official website for the Norwegian public sector. In English. Information in general about the country, tax and social security.
Norwegian medical association
The Norwegian medical association. Largely in Norwegian. Information about vacant positions, training and legal matters.
www.jobbnor.no
Vacant positions in the public sector.
Sweden:
Working in Sweden
by Dr. Jörg Schilcher
"Junior house officers are generally given a very high level of responsibility. In addition to working on the wards, where
junior house officers may do the rounds alone two days a weeks, they are often scheduled to work in the medical, surgical
or orthopaedic A&E department." More …
Swedish Medical Association
Swedish Medical Association
Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare
Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, training issues and quality control.
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EXPERIENCE REPORTS
worldwide
Australia:
Working in Australia
by Dr. Renate Mundl
"I have seen so many disease patterns (multicultural in all aspects) that I only knew from text books, psychiatric as well as about Aboriginals and
Torres Straight Islander with their spiritual belief system which is so contrary to westernized society." More …
Australian government and department of human services
Homepage of the Australian government and department of human services. The Human Services agencies deliver social and health-related services in
line with their legislation and customer service charters.
Australian Medical Council
The Australian Medical Council is an independent national standards body for medical education and training.
New Zealand:
Working in Timaru, New Zealand
by Dr. Rölf Robisch
"Working in New Zealand has absolutely changed our lives. It’s a great gift to have the possibility to practice medicine at the other end of the world
in a totally different health system. These are relaxed and friendly people who don’t need much to be happy." More …
New Zealand Ministry of Health
New Zealand Ministry of Health, New Zealand`s Health and Disability System, Publications and Resources, District Health Board etc.
Global Medical Staffing
Global Medical Staffing pioneered international medical staffing and have placed thousands of medical doctors and nurses into sabbaticals and permanent
posts throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Caribbean and the UK during the past decade.
United Arab Emirates:
Working in the United Arab Emirates
by Dr. Hiwa Miran
"Although the work load was large and some times exhausting, the overall stress factor was in my opinion a little bit less than that we experience
in Europe." More …
www.theemiratesnetwork.com
A large search directory for the United ArabEmirates (UAE) includes also the best hospitals in the region.
Dubai Health Care City
The official website of the Dubai Health Care City, a regional centre of excellence for medical services, medical education.
United States of America:
Residency in the States
by Dr. Natascha Woschnagg-Kloser
"In general there is a good working climate with lots of emphasis on teamwork. There is plenty of support and also expectations. Depending on the
specialty working hours differ, but by and large the 80 hour week is complied with by now." More …
National Resident Matching Program
National Resident Matching Program (Residency Match, Fellowship Matches, about NRMP, …)
Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of American Medical Colleges (about AAMC, Councils and Organisations, Professional Development Groups, Links …)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (USMLE Step 1, Step 2, English Language Proficiency Test, Medical Education Credentials …)
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND COOPERATION
Nepal:
Working in Nepal - Kingdom in the Himalayas
by Dr. Bernhard Fassl
"It also is one of the poorest countries on earth – more than half of its population lives below the poverty line, child labor and sexual exploitation
are common and mortality rates for children are among the highest in SE Asia." More …
America Nepal Medical Foundation
The America Nepal Medical Foundation, a website with excellent country information dedicated to the advancement of health care and medical education in
Nepal.
Health Net Nepal
The official Health Net Nepal with information about all health resources, hospitals, journals etc. – the site takes very long to open – be patient!!
International Porter Protection Group
The International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) works to improve the conditions of mountain porters in the tourism industry worldwide. About trecking in
Nepal with interesting photos.
Ghana:
Working in Ghana
by Dr. Klaus Bodner
"Our motives for taking on such an assignment abroad were multifaceted, including a desire for adventure, seeing and getting to know something new and
doing something "medically meaningful"." More …
www.grvd.de
GRVD website – includes important link to all deployment reports in Ghana and Nepal.
Mozambique:
Working in Mozambique
by Meinhard Knitel and Angelika Franz
"Working in an HIV Day Hospital the majority of our patients are HIV positive, ranging from HIV-stage I to IV. Next to the Day Hospital is a common
Health Centre where we also help the local staff in treating different kinds of infectious diseases, esp. Malaria." More …
www.horizont3000.at
An Austrian organization for development co-operation, Horizont3000 is co-operating with the following countries through the placement of field personnel:
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Papua New Guinea.
Mozambique Ministry of Health
Mozambique Ministry of Health (Portuguese)
Rwanda:
Junior Doctor for a Year in Rwanda
by Dr. Annette Kowald
"Contrary to expectations, it was not specific sad cases that upset me, but the sheer number of these. It was only when I was back in Germany that I
realised just how much I still had to process in my mind." More …
www.rwanda-online.org
Official information on Rwanda (politics, health, tourism, education, etc.)
German Development Service
German Development Service (brief profile, job vacancies, information for returning emigrants)
www.ag-fide.de
Working group for women’s health in the development cooperation work of the German Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics (events, publications)
UNITED NATIONS (UN-UNDP)
Trinidad and Tobago:
Working in Trinidad and Tobago
by Dr. Norbert Kastner
"The numerous positive responses and the gratitude shown by the patients for the time one has devoted to them and for sharing their problems always
renewed my strength and reconfirmed the rightness of my decision to spend this year in Trinidad." More …
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme, the UN’s global development networks.
T&T Ministry of Health
The T&T Ministry of Health, professional associations, information about health care, addresses, health facilities, health financing
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