Job with Berufserlaubnis

Question

There used to be many jobs with Berufserlaubnis. Why are there fewer today? Especially in some small towns like mine. I may have to look for opportunities in other cities or federal states, but with a Berufserlaubnis you have to work in the federal state in which you received it.

Sophie P · Accepted Answer

Hello Ngum,

you are absolutely right: positions with a Berufserlaubnis have become much rarer today, especially in smaller cities. Without Approbation or Berufserlaubnis, medical work in Germany is not permitted, and the few positions with Berufserlaubnis are highly competitive. This makes the situation difficult, especially in small towns.

What you can do: Use the time in the recognition process specifically to prepare intensively for the Kenntnisprüfung. This will shorten the path to Approbation and make you more independent of temporary Berufserlaubnis positions. In parallel, you can also look for Hospitationen or internships. Although they are not equivalent to a regular employment, they give you valuable insights into everyday clinical life and can create contacts for a later position.

In addition, it is worthwhile to think about activities that do not require Approbation, but are close to your specialist knowledge - for example, in medical journalism, in publishing houses, in public health or in medical-related administrative and coordination positions. Such opportunities can help to bridge the time and at the same time gain experience in Germany.

In the long term, the safest strategy remains to work towards the Approbation, because you can work nationwide and without restrictions. Even if the path there is arduous, it opens up significantly better prospects for you in the end. I hope this helps you!