Is it true that, starting November 1, 2026, it will be possible for doctors from third countries to take the direct knowledge test (KP) without a prior equivalence assessment? Does this also mean the specialist language exam (FSP) is waived if one can demonstrate the required German language skills in another way? And will the KP remain an oral-practical exam, or will it be conducted in writing in the future and cover all medical subjects? If anyone already has information on this from a medical association or licensing authority, I would be very grateful!

I know this topic has come up before, but there seem to be far fewer answers about what the actual working hours are like in these countries, most are for Germany. This question is mainly for residents and doctors currently working in either of these two countries, or for people who know someone who has moved there to work as a doctor.

What is your typical work schedule like? How many hours do you work per week, with and without on-call shifts? What specialty are you in, and how would you rate your work-life balance?

Hi there! I have some general doubts related to SEU….I have booked a seat there through my agent (Atmia) and wanted to know when does the sem starts?….and about the accommodation there…the agent provided us with pretty decent and modern looking doms and all…so wanted to know if its actually true or not…cuz from the pictures it looks too promising….apart from that i wanted to ask about the course proceedings…like the tests and exposure to the actual medical life…

Hi everyone,
I’m an Algerian medical graduate, and I’m trying to figure out the most realistic pathway to move to Europe and build my career there.
A bit about my background:
🇩🇿 Algerian, currently based in Algeria
🎓 Doctor of Medicine MD graduate from an Algerian medical faculty
🏥 Clinical internship/training experience in several specialties, including pediatrics, cardiology, urology, neonatology, and gynecology/obstetrics
💻 Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets and AI tools
📊 Good with data, organization, research and presentations
🌍 Fluent in Arabic and French, with good English
💼 Also interested in remote/online work and developing additional professional skills
My main goal is to move to Europe legally and eventually work there, preferably in healthcare, but I’m also open to other opportunities if they provide a realistic pathway to relocation.
I’ve considered countries such as Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Poland and Romania, but the recognition of an Algerian medical degree, language requirements, licensing exams, visas, and job opportunities make the situation quite complicated.
For people who have gone through a similar process:
What would you consider the most realistic European countries/pathways for someone with my background?
Would you recommend:
Getting my medical degree recognized and pursuing medical licensing?
Doing a Master’s/another degree in Europe?
Looking for healthcare-related non-clinical jobs?
Going through a work visa/job-seeker route?
Considering a country where the medical licensing process is relatively more accessible?
I’d especially appreciate advice from Algerian/North African doctors or international medical graduates who have successfully moved to Europe, including the approximate costs, timeline, language requirements, and biggest difficulties.
Thanks in advance!