Working as a Doctor Abroad: Country Guides to Licensing, Exams & Careers
One in-depth guide per country: healthcare system, licensing body, recognition of foreign degrees, the exam process step by step, costs, timeline, language requirements, specialist training and working conditions, all from official sources.
Countries
Working as a Doctor in the USA: IMG Guide 2026 (USMLE, ECFMG)
Practical guide for IMGs in the USA: USMLE steps, ECFMG certification, Pathways and OET, the residency Match, state licensing, fees, timeline.
7 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in the UK: GMC, PLAB and NHS Guide 2026
Practical guide for IMGs in the UK: GMC registration routes, PLAB 1 and 2 fees and format, English tests, NHS training, pay and timeline.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in the UAE: DHA, DOH and MOHAP Guide 2026
Practical guide for doctors moving to the UAE: DHA, DOH and MOHAP licensing, PQR titles, DataFlow verification, exam, timeline and mistakes.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in the Netherlands: BIG Register Guide 2026
How IMGs become doctors in the Netherlands: BIG register, diploma recognition, B2+ Dutch, the BI test, CBGV review, timelines and common mistakes in 2026.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Sweden: Socialstyrelsen Licence Guide 2026
How IMGs get a Swedish medical licence: Socialstyrelsen route, Swedish language, knowledge test, laws course, supervised practice, ST training and pitfalls.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
Countries ยท ES
Working as a Doctor in Spain: Homologation, MIR and Language
How foreign doctors get to work in Spain: degree homologation, EU recognition, B2 vs C1 Spanish, the MIR residency exam, specialist recognition and common mistakes.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Saudi Arabia: SCFHS Licensing Guide 2026
Practical guide for doctors moving to Saudi Arabia: SCFHS classification and registration, Mumaris Plus, DataFlow, SMLE and timeline.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Qatar: DHP Licensing and Exam Guide 2026
Practical guide for doctors moving to Qatar: DHP licensing, primary source verification, Prometric qualifying exam, attempt limits and timeline.
5 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
Countries ยท PH
Working as a Doctor in the Philippines: PLE, PRC and Licensing 2026
How to become a licensed physician in the Philippines: the PRC Board of Medicine, the Physician Licensure Exam, rules for foreign graduates, health system and next steps.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Norway: Helsedirektoratet Guide 2026
How IMGs get Norwegian authorisation as a doctor: Helsedirektoratet, ECFMG check, B2 Norwegian, national courses, the medical proficiency test and pitfalls.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Ireland: Medical Council and PRES Guide 2026
Practical guide for IMGs in Ireland: Medical Council registration divisions, PRES Level 2 and 3 rules, attempts, exemptions and next steps.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
Countries ยท IN
Working as a Doctor in India: Registration, FMGE and NEET-PG
How medical practice in India is regulated: NMC and State Medical Councils, registration, the FMGE for foreign graduates, NEET-PG for MD/MS and costs.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Germany: Approbation Guide for IMGs 2026
Practical guide for IMGs in Germany: Approbation, Kenntnisprรผfung, Fachsprachprรผfung at C1, Berufserlaubnis, specialist training and timeline.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
Countries ยท FR
Working as a Doctor in France: EU, Non-EU and PADHUE Routes 2026
How to work as a doctor in France: Ordre des mรฉdecins registration, EU recognition, the EVC and PADHUE procedure for non-EU doctors, French language and timelines.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Finland: Licence Guide for IMGs 2026
How foreign doctors get a Finnish licence in 2026: EU/EEA recognition, the non-EU exam route, internship, YKI Finnish levels, limited licences and next steps.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Denmark: Authorisation Guide 2026
How foreign doctors get Danish authorisation in 2026: EU/EEA versus non-EU routes, Danish 3, medical tests, evaluation employment, the quota and next steps.
8 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Canada: MCCQE, LMCC and IMG Guide 2026
Practical guide for IMGs in Canada: MCCQE format and fee, the new LMCC rules from January 2026, provincial licensing, residency and timeline.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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Working as a Doctor in Australia: IMG Pathways and AMC Guide 2026
Practical guide for IMGs in Australia: Medical Board pathways, AMC MCQ and clinical exam fees, English standard, supervised practice and timeline.
6 min read ยท Last reviewed 30 October 2026
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