Medical License (Approbation) & Job Start in Germany – with docMeds
docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the complete journey — from document review & recognition (Approbation) and the language pathway to placement in the right facility.
Are you from Italy? We assess your starting point, create the optimal recognition roadmap, and support you until you secure the right position. Note: EU member state — recognition under EU directives is possible; employment in Germany is usually possible without a visa procedure.
Requirements for Doctors from Italy
We make it easy: you provide the basics — we handle the structure, recognition steps, appointments, and placement.
Typical minimum requirements
- Completed medical degree (diploma/certificate + course overview)
- Work references (if available: proof of activity/employment letters)
- Language target (usually B2 general German + medical language)
- Identity documents (passport, and in some cases police clearance depending on the procedure)
What docMeds takes care of for you
- Document check and a clear to-do list
- Approbation roadmap incl. responsible authorities & strategy
- Language pathway and preparation for medical requirements
- Placement into suitable clinics/MVZ incl. application management
How it works — step by step
A clear process: start fast, avoid mistakes, and move efficiently towards Approbation and your job.
Initial call — quick assessment of your starting point and goals (federal state/region, specialty, pace).
Document review — we check completeness, translations, formats, and create your roadmap.
Recognition strategy — we plan the optimal route (Approbation/temporary permission), deadlines & responsibilities.
Language & preparation — a structured language pathway plus medical preparation (depending on your target).
Application & placement — we match you with suitable facilities and support interviews/contracts.
Start in Germany — onboarding, next steps, contacts — until everything runs smoothly.
Document checklist (Doctors)
This list covers the most common requirements. Details can vary by federal state — we will tell you exactly what you need.
Core documents
- Passport (valid)
- CV / Resume (chronological/tabular)
- Diploma/degree certificate + transcript
- Proof of work experience (if available)
- Good Standing / Certificate of Good Standing (if required)
- Police clearance (depending on the procedure)
- Translations/certifications (we explain format & process)
- EU citizenship (Italian ID card or passport)
What we do with it
- Clean submission — correct, complete, on time
- Risk reduction — fewer queries, fewer delays
- Timeline planning — clear milestones until job start
- Parallel placement — job search runs while recognition progresses
We assess your situation from Italy and clearly explain the next steps — free of charge and structured.
FAQ — Doctors from Italy
Short & clear. In the first call, we answer everything country- and state-specific.
Is the process really free of charge?
Yes. The entire process is free of charge for doctors. docMeds organizes, plans, and finances the journey — including structure, roadmap, and placement.
How quickly can I start?
Right after the initial call and document check. The duration depends on your documents, language level, and the responsible authorities — we provide a realistic timeline.
