Apply for an approbation to practise as a doctor (EU/EEA/Switzerland)

• A medical training completed in the EU/EEA/Switzerland that is equivalent to a German training or of an equivalent level of knowledge. The equivalence of the level of knowledge may have to be proven by an examination • Health suitability • Proof of reliability and worthiness for the practice of medicine • Sufficient knowledge of German level B 2 • Specialist language test • Proof of responsibility

• Application for a license to practice medicine for training in the European Union (EU) Online möglich oder sie stellen den (Papier-) Antrag schriftlich per Post. • Proof of responsibility for the Land of Berlin (e.g. confirmation of employment, proof of habitual residence in the state of Berlin / main residence, applications for vacancies in the state of Berlin, invitations to job interviews) • Curriculum vitae in tabular form with signature and date • Proof of identity (valid identity card or passport) • Birth certificate (in the event of a change of name, e.g. due to marriage, also this document) • Certificate of good conduct for presentation to an authority service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120926/ To verify personal reliability, information from the Federal Central Register (certificate of good conduct) is required for submission to an authority (document type O). The information must not be older than three months. • Certificate of Good Conduct/Certificate of Clearance of Offences of the police or judicial authorities of the home country, if applicable, of the study country (if presented, not older than 3 months) • Certificate of good repute/certificate of good standing of the competent authority of the country in which the profession was practised (if presented, not older than 3 months) • Medical certificate from a doctor licensed in Germany (not older than 3 months if presented) • Proof of completed training (European Union) (see checklist for persons with EU training) • Certificate B 2 on knowledge of the German language (from telc, TestDaF or Goethe-Institut - not older than 3 years) It is not necessary to submit the language certificates at the time of application. • Specialist language test - Level C 1 (Berlin Medical Association) It is not necessary to submit proof of language proficiency at the time of application. • Doctoral certificate (if available) • Official certification of copies If copies are submitted, they must be officially certified. In the case of copies without official certification, the simultaneous submission of the originals is required.

• Application for a license to practice medicine for training in the European Union (EU) www.berlin.de/lageso/_assets/gesundheit/berufe-im-gesundheit • Medical certificate from a doctor licensed in Germany www.berlin.de/lageso/_assets/gesundheit/berufe-im-gesundheit • Checklist: Proof of completed training (European Union) www.berlin.de/lageso/_assets/gesundheit/berufe-im-gesundheit • Specialist language test - Level C 1 (Berlin Medical Association) antrag.aekb.de/SitePages/Fachsprachpr%C3%BCfung.aspx

EUR 210.00

• Federal Medical Order (BÄO) § 2 et seqq. www.gesetze-im-internet.de/b_o/__2.html • Licensing Regulations for Doctors (ÄApprO 2002) § 36 et seqq. www.gesetze-im-internet.de/_appro_2002/__36.html • Ordinance on the Charging of Fees in the Health Care and Nursing Sector (GesPflGebO) gesetze.berlin.de/bsbe/document/jlr-GesPflGebOBEpP1

approx. 3-4 months, if all documents are complete

• Explanation of the Approbation (professional licence to practise) and contacts for training completed in the European Union (EU) (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales [State Office for Health and Social Affairs]) www.berlin.de/lageso/gesundheit/berufe-im-gesundheitswesen/a • Explanation of the Approbation/Berufserlaubnis (licence/permit to practise) and contacts for training completed outside the European Union (third country) (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales) www.berlin.de/lageso/gesundheit/berufe-im-gesundheitswesen/a • Information on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications ("Anerkennung in Deutschland" [Recognition in Germany]) www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/index.php • Financial assistance during the recognition procedure (Anerkennung in Deutschland) www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/finanzielle-foerde • Publicly appointed translators and interpreters in Germany (Justizportal [Justice Portal]) www.justiz-dolmetscher.de/Recherche/

The Approbation (professional licence) is only issued by the Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales Berlin (State Office for Health and Social Affairs Berlin).