Berufserlaubnis vs. Approbation

Question

I might get a Berufserlaubnis in NRW. Can I already work as an Assistenzarzt with it? And what happens later with Approbation?

Pasha A · Accepted Answer

Important: BE is not a small Approbation. It is usually limited and often tied to a clinic or purpose. Approbation later replaces the BE – plan deadlines and dates like FSP/KP early.

Kenji T · Answer

My BE was valid for 2 years. When the Approbation came, the contract was adjusted, but it was easy.

Chidi N · Answer

With BE you can often work, but only under supervision and sometimes only in one federal state or one clinic.