How to become a medical doctor in Switzerland

[@christheswiss390]

Overall, a very well done and well-presented video with solid, useful and balanced information. I'm sorry you did not have a good experience when you worked as an under-assistant in Switzerland. Not speaking the predominant language of the region is a massive hurdle. 2 issues: When moving to the German speaking part of Switzerland, you do not have to LEARN Swiss German (your choice of words). What you MUST learn is to UNDERSTAND Swiss German. That is a whole different ball game. When you say, French speaking Cantons will not hire you if you come from Germany, that information is extremely incomplete. The actual information is: the Swiss healthcare system is very much based on the doctor and her patient knowing each other, having a relationship built on trust and meaningful communication. For this reason, a foreigner coming to Switzerland must demonstrate in clear terms that he/she has the lingual communication abilities to have meaningful and deep conversations with her patients to fully be able to address this human being and service their actual needs. I find this approach extremely laudable and it has nothing to do with coming from Germany means "not being hired" by the French speaking Swiss. Vacation days: 20 days paid vacation per year is the statutory MINIMUM that every employee in the country receives. Nobody I know - especially not in the medical field, where health organizations are tripping over each other to attract qualified personnel, does anyone receive less than 25 days paid vacation per year. Many receive 30 days. Your mis-perception could stem from the fact that in Germany, most everything is government mandated. In Switzerland, more is left to the individuals, self-actuation, the health organizations, and the free market.

[@EutopianDoctor]

Thanks for expanding and clarifying with your knowledge one the topic Chris the Swiss :) Very much appreciated

[@asifwakeelsiddiqui5655]

@@EutopianDoctor hello dear ,kindly make voice quality good ,it's not much clear ,and try not to use background music plz . Thanks Regards

[@strongDr]

Why would the french part of Switzerland or for that matter even Italian part would hire you if you come from Germany! Unless you speak their languages?

[@christheswiss390]

@@strongDr I agree. That's also exactly what I said - and in addition explained.

[@Bhargav6060]

Chris can i get ur instagram id could u help with process plzz

[@mehdielalaouielabdellaoui7211]

Please do a video on surgerical specialisation in germany 🙏

[@dra.bordignon]

Recently discovered your channel and I'm loving to watch your videos, they are very concise and informative. I'm planing on going to Germany next year (need to work on my German skills a bit more) to do the exams and start residency, as I'm interested in training in anesthesiology I'm certainly asking you for any kind of video you can make about the specialty in Germany, it could be anything: what are programs like, rotations, it would even be great if you could do a vlog telling us how is your day as a anesthesiology resident. I know you already made a video on the topic but I watched it, and it left me wanting to see more :) Thanks for putting your time into this channel, it helps a lot!!

[@belkacem5600]

I missed your videos, glad to see you back !

[@danyaldaneshdoust4687]

Its a perfect video , containing almost all of information we need as an applicant. Thank you

[@camiyyb7530]

Why nobody realizes that this guy is a living legend ? He's generous enough to share all he learnt from the ups n downs for free. Te agredezco un montón 🙏

[@lydiak.7413]

Great video thank you so much! Could you make a video about that one year you did as a Praktikum and how you organised it? I am very interested in doing the same. Please include how you can do different rotations to get a "taste" of everything, and how the application system works

[@EutopianDoctor]

Great idea!

[@ShalakaSitre]

Yes , Also could you make a video about getting into different specialties in Germany vs Switzerland? @Eutopia How competitive are those for Non-Eu citizens with Eu degree. I researched a lot about Switzerland , but got a lot of negative reviews on reddit that it is very hard for people who are Non-Eu nationals to get a job in Switzerland .

[@biscuitmusic374]

Thanks a lot, your content is greatly appreciated !! We missed you on youtube

[@alissakivan4722]

Indeed!!! Just recently discovered this channel and was waiting for his new uploads

[@brianthompson5161]

Thanks for this. Very informative and great presentation. It might be beyond the scope of your channel content but I would love to see a similar video on working/training in France.

[@Nina21_]

''there's no corruption in Switzerland *cries in spanish* '' this made me laugh 😂 i like your sense of humor 😂 and thank you so much for the valuable informations ! Switzerland is a really tempting option but it seems more difficult for me..i wish there were more infos about the non EU doctors..besides the 3 years experience do i have to pay a lot of money? & How do i find a job there? Do they welcome everyone?

[@drabolfazlgholami]

Thanks a lot for your nice information.hope to see more videos 👍

[@giovannialdegheri8590]

Thank you very much! You are making such a great work. Would it be possible for you to upload a video about how to make medical research while doing the residency in Germany? Thank you very much!! Keep going :)

[@Yujideluca]

Amazing content! thank you so much for the informations!!

[@joaopedrorodriguesavelar6049]

Hallo!!! Could you please make a video talking about the different medical specialties in Germany, mainly the differences in salaries and work-hours? Love your videos! A hug from Portugal xD

[@modestaagu8447]

Great information as always. Thank you 🙏

[@amarsamardzic9702]

Is it possible to work longer hours in order to have more vacation days?

[@EutopianDoctor]

It depends on how the hospital manages extra hours. Generally it is possible to get a "Time" compenation for the extra time. It might be the case though that you dont get to choose the day that your are given for free as a compensation. Depends on the Hospital.

[@arshiyakhan8276]

your videos are rreally helpful and great

[@islemzohirlatreche7140]

do not forget that you sould have a NATIONALTY from a member of EU or switzerland or your wife or husband has it

[@chiemekaobia2451]

that is true. I just found that out in the Pdf.

[@lady007_]

No. This is only for direct recognition.

[@Ricardo-po5sy]

you're right! And I think if you get an EU diploma (nationality of the diploma), you'll still be able to do residency there, but you would have to complete minimum 3yrs of full time work in Switzerland, and then you can apply for MEBEKO recognition. Some says that they won't require you to complet any examination (must be confirm). Have a great day!

[@rubanthina5965]

@@Ricardo-po5sy is it true that they don’t conduct any entrance exam?

[@marcostark9826]

@@lady007_ are u sure it is only for direct recognition? If I am non eu but have a medical qualification from italy (eu medical diploma) what is my status ??

[@Sama7941]

grazie tantissimo eutopia!!!

[@idrisselaissaoui2102]

Thank you for the great content, it is very clear and helpful. I have one question if I may : Is a non eu graduate allowed to work in switzerland with a german approbation and just needs the german citizenship or it is not possible and you will need to get a swiss approbation separately?

[@henritrey7742]

very informative video. please i am from Congo and speak french fluently ,could i apply in the part where french is spoken or do i need to learn swiss german?

[@Oliver_Goicov]

What about Austria ? Maybe this can be a topic for another video :)

[@rodrigobarrios5402]

Hello, I have a kinda stupid question, is it possible to do my residency in Switzerland without EU citizenship? I'm from Latin America, if it is not the case, how can I get one (besides marriage of course..) I really want to go to Switzerland but I have understood that the citizenship is the main problem

[@ludwigvan686]

Are there anyone who has information on EDAIC pathway for anestesiologists? According to various websites the edaic certificate is recognized in switzerland but i couldn't find further information on web.

[@polyglotsmile5728]

Hallo, Vielen Dank! Ich bin auch eine Ärztin in DL. Muss man unbedingt 3 Jahre in EU-Länder arbeiten, um MEBEKO zu anerkennen lassen? Ich habe detsche Approbation und Deutsch B2 . Aber das Diplom aus Drittesland. Was empfehlst du, wie ich am besten vorgehen sollte, damit ich in Schweit als Assistenzärztin arbeiten kann?

[@samihissa8853]

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[@mariap9871]

How long did it take you to learn German? I'd like to move here for my residency

[@unessss]

I've got my B1-certificate in 3 months and B2 6 months later... It can't be so hard if you put time and effort in to it... ( also I'm not native English either)

[@mariap9871]

@@unessss thanks you!

[@fatima-ye5xz]

Hi . I did my fellowship in neurosurgery from Pakistan so to work as a neurosurgeon in Switzerland which pathway I'll need to go through.

[@vaibhavgupta6740]

From India…

[@stathis3bit]

Great content! Thank you once again. I was wondering.. is the rotation betwen different hospitals (and Candons?) mandatory during residency ?

[@geaninastoica9834]

In another video I watched it said it is

[@noricamp2915]

I love all your videos. So clear and to the point. I do however have a question about the assistenzarzt Weiterbildung. In germany depending on the region you can check for each speciality in which field you need to work and for how long so that at the end of the 5 years you can become a facharzt. I was curious if such a thing exists in Switzerland or if they organise your residency for you (the whole 5-6 years). Thank you in advance :)

[@EutopianDoctor]

In Switzerland it is a bit more complicated. Hospitals divide in A1,A2,B, and C Levels. In order to complete a residency you must complete a minimum amount of time in an A1 Hospital and you are allowed to be at other types of hospitals such as B and C but after a certain amount of months the time spent there wouldn't count for the residency anymore. As a result most residents change hospitals 3-4 times during the residency in order to become Facharzt.

[@kylmorevoss]

Basicly USA or Switzerland pays more to Doctors? Let's say similar spcialist with similar years of experiance? Any1 have some decent information ?

[@stef4867]

Bro , Medical doctor here from Germany. 40-50h work Every week here and swizerland ?😂 i worked in swizerland Its 80h easily and in Germany Its at least 60h depends what you doing. Surgerys and internal is also 70-80h in the first Years...

[@EutopianDoctor]

Thanks for the comment, you make a good point. Maybe I should add *as ground working hours* --> meaning from monday to friday about 8 Hours a day in Germany and about 10 Hours a day in Switzerland (depending on how the hospital is structured) Of course on top of that come the nightshifts/weekends and extra hours. Depending on how many residents the department has, how it is structured and how much extra you are willing to work you can end up as you well mentioned over the 60 Hours.

[@twicejjang2711]

Do you mean like you have to work (do residency in Switzerland) for three years before you get recognized?

[@mizoalmasri3022]

Does an european graduate but non-european citizen have the right work in Switzerland as a resident?

[@nassornassormansour1118]

How is it when I have a German Approbation already and I want to get a Swiss one?

[@ibraheemali9541]

Why would one want to leave switzerland if it is very good service provider? Or the emotional cost if the children dont want to move and u want to move

[@ibraheemali9541]

Greate video....but The title of video is a bit confusing....at first i thought it was about studying.....or pros and cons regarding getting admission in diff uni of both countries.....

[@mixai7]

I am doctor from myanmar .I want to know what is working three years as resident to get medical license

[@victormili3950]

Thank you for making this video! It is so informative and combines all the information that I found from many different sources. Well done! I just have a question that I couldn't find the answer to. So if you're a foreign student studying medicine in the EU, and you graduated with an MD from the EU, but you're not a European citizen, can you still apply through the direct path? Or is the direct path just for EU/EFTA citizens?

[@EutopianDoctor]

You can't. All conditions must be met. I suppose indirect one would work

[@freemantis1991]

Will the Weiterbildungszeit in Switzerland be recognised by a german Aerztekammer and vice versa????? Thank you for a great video!

[@Bameranting]

I am a US citizen with a German permanent residency and a EU medical diploma in about 3 months. Do you know if I can still go through the direct Anerkennung?

[@jakubj1159]

Hallo Where i can find information about exam after residency to be facharzt. Could you tell how it looks like? It is easier there to become specialist than in Switzerland? Danke Kuba

[@Dogukangunes-uz9kg]

I live in a non-EU country. I want to get an equivalency from Germany and work in Switzerland, but without ever working in Germany. Is this possible and will I take any exam?

[@joaocorreia8106]

How is the job appliance compared to Germany? Is it as easy to get to the smaller hospitals? Since there is no FSP, should I commit to improve my CV? How do they choose?

[@EutopianDoctor]

I would say that it is more difficult. It took many interviews to secure the job. In Germany it felt more casual. In my case what helped me was having already some experience. Other than that... I suppose that being Dr. Med. wouldnt hurt

[@dreammedico3494]

As usual very informative video. The sound quality of video is not very though. Thanks

[@JS-tj8vh]

Being qualified in an eu country does not require any examination in Switzerland,correct?

[@Julie.SandhuMD]

Vielen Dank!!

[@xRistos5444]

Talking about money income, so lets say you make the trip to switzerland after getting your abrobation, how do you get started ? Do you have to pay everything by yourself for the first months ( apartment, food etc) or do they pay you as you get there ? Because if thats so , i guess its hard for a person with not that much money power can handle the expensess. Please answer :D

[@albinjoseph9582]

are medical coders in demand in Switzerland??

[@andreavillavicencio3764]

He visto todos tus videos, son excelentes, muchas gracias! ¿Quizás podrías pasarme el link de el salario por especialidad en Alemania?

[@stef4867]

En 3mil en primer año y sube cada año a 200-500€

[@saudalotaibi6751]

Voraussetzung ist eine Swiss oder Eu Staatsangehörigkeit.... Bitte kontaktieren Sie darüber?

[@lady007_]

Hey, can you please make a video about how to apply for unterassistent jobs in switzerland and how much they pay you for it?

[@kisa_yuki]

i have a non-EU diploma and my diploma cant be recognized because i simply do not meet the requirements but there is another way, which is through federal diploma. It seems that there is an exam for it that is held once a year (in german/french). Does anyone have any information on this? Information on courses available for it would also help. It would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[@ibraheemali9541]

Is therr a diff retirement age in both?

[@vanadium302]

can you interesting in make video on begriff medical terminology? English german

[@00juany]

Hola, yo tambien soy de España. Podrías valerte alli bien como medico si solo sabes frances e italiano? Mi base de Alemán es muy basica y no es un idioma facil de aprender

[@EutopianDoctor]

Sin Alemán quedas relegado a una zona muy pequeña de Suiza. Es posible pero no es fácil

[@00juany]

@@EutopianDoctor gracias!!

[@robertolescano1674]

Is it that difficult to learn Swiss German ?

[@7v.v.v]

Hello! So I'm EU citizen but I'm will finish on non-EU country. It means I made 6 years and then I need to work 3 years without applying on residency? After working 3 years I will can apply on residency?

[@roxyruxy99]

Hi! Why did you decide to leave Spain and move to Germany/Switzerland? Sorry if you already answered that. Thank you! Your videos are very informative!

[@EutopianDoctor]

Hey there :D It´s not like I chose Germny/switzerland over Spain. I already knew that I wasnt staying in Spain, and as I researched other countries evenctually decided to go through the German-speaking way. Basically I stay inside Europe with all the befefits that it brings while getting paid better and having a safer and more stable future

[@Bhargav6060]

Hai i am doctor from india. I just wanna does i need 3 yrs of experience to apply for swiss degree.

[@gokhanozturk9103]

Hi, It is a great video and thanks. I was wondering that Is 7200 CHF including over time and night shifts or not ? Because I know some residents who earn 11.000 CHF during residency. Could you please explain for me?

[@EutopianDoctor]

There seems to be some discrepancy between theoretical numbers and reality. The question here is whether the hospital will allow you to do more hours than specified in the contract ( and therefore earn more money) or will compensate extra hours with free days every now and then in order not to pay any more.

[@samuel.tatchim]

Please I wish to do residency in Switzerland please guide me

[@marcostark9826]

Guys if I am a non eu citizen but have a medical diploma from Italy (eu diploma) am I still eligible to apply for a medical residency in Switzerland? I heard that non eu citizens are not eligible do medical residency in Switzerland even if they have an eu medical diploma!

[@vsandeep62]

Where r u brother? Can we apply for Masters after FSP examination? Or we have to have to clear KP? Please reply or make a vedio about it. There is so much confusion about this. Regards

[@MuhammadHumza1]

Dear i will apply for swiss .plz suggestion

[@dimitrispapagianopoulos6111]

Is it obligatory to have a french/german/italian language certificate in order to apply my papers for recognition? 🙏

[@EutopianDoctor]

It is!

[@arberesharamadani559]

Hello 👋 Im a Us citizen and I have finished my Dentistry school in North Macedonia 🇲🇰. Do you have any information about my situation?

[@arberesharamadani559]

How can I become a Dentist in Swiss ?

[@itsahmed8779]

Thanks for all your videos, please i have a question which i am from Egypt and i am studying in Georgia also i am in my final year in medicine my German level is C1 but i want to know can i apply for recognition my diploma from Georgia and work as a doctor in Switzerland and am i going to write state exam to get licensed as a doctor? Thanks again for videos !

[@anahitashirazi5698]

I have a question do you study in EU or do you have EU passport ?

[@robertolescano1674]

la música ambiental está más alto que la voz del señor

[@rextorrinello6691]

Thank you very much for your informative videos. One question I do have , if a non EU doctor wants to work in Switzerland are there any age limits to work or further training if needed ? Thank you very much for postíng these videos 😊.

[@EutopianDoctor]

Not to my knowledge. :D

[@97kuba1997]

Do you regret doing your specialisation in Germany? How long do you usually work?

[@EutopianDoctor]

No regrets so far :D everything has its pro`s and cons, and in germany you get to learn very very fast :D I usually stick to my 8 Hours per day schedule and rarely need to do extra hours... although not all medical doctors get to be that lucky

[@EllieGarlock]

Hi! I am a Swiss citizen but I got my medical degree in the USA. Would I have to take the FSP exam if I wanted to be a facharzt in Switzerland? I plan on finishing my residency here in the US.

[@EutopianDoctor]

Hello Eliane First of all in Switzerland there is no such a thing as an FSP ( it is in Germany) But I believe that the American diploma is not directly recognized in Switzerland, so maybe you would have to end up doing an exam eventually (through the registration of the diploma pathway + exam) However, I have heard some rumours that every now and then exceptional cases can be considered and can get an express recognition. Being Swiss, you could give it a try and contact MEBEKO directly Best of luck

[@Z3_entertainment]

I am from India I did my MBBS from China I am applicable for as a doctor in Switzerland Please tell what is the method to apply if I am applicable

[@latifanounich3842]

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[@ramfacctz]

Doctor have u found out the pathway for becoming doctor in Switzerland am from. India too

[@aleksandramenezes.2322]

Hi, I am a last year med student from the US, and I am super interested in knowing more about Switzerland and how to practice there. I have relatives is Geneve, but I cant figure out much about the what is necesary. Do you have an email I can write you? Maybe you could guide somehow. Than you!

[@EutopianDoctor]

Hey there No Email, but I have an Instagram, you can write me there. Be advised though that most of what I know is already in a KZbin video one way or another :D

[@Cmoredebris]

If you get rid of the music, it will be easier to understand what you are saying.

[@drmmmm8936]

Hello sir🙏 I have one doubt..hope u will see my msg😭🙏 My college is government recognised medical college in INDIA but i can not find it on ANABIN ( list of universities) I am very worried....plzz reply sir🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ramfacctz]

Hi Dr am from India too have u found out the pathway of becoming Dr. In Switzerland yet

[@ibraheemali9541]

At the end of the day u r where u r happy

[@strongDr]

Tu sei Italiano?

[@danielrey5451]

Hi, I would like to thank you for your videos, they're extremely helpful and informative. Now, if I choose the Indirekte Annerkennung pathway (having gotten the Approbation in Germany and having worked over three years there) but I am NOT a citizen of the EU/EEFTA (more precisely, I am a Colombian citizen). Do I have a chance at getting my diploma recognized in Switzerland? or is it strictly necessary to meet the EU/EEFTA citizenship or partner with EU/EEFTA citizenship requirement?

[@marcostark9826]

same question here, if I am non eu but got a medical diploma from italy am I eligible to apply for residency in Switzerland?

[@diegochinchilla3209]

Hola pudiste resolver tu duda?

[@dr.tallaldiary]

Thanks bro...can you tell me what are other countries in which i can go with german language....

[@maxos-4135]

Austria??

[@Nina21_]

Belgium !

[@srilankasharemarket8919]

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[@akhilp9330]

Iam akhil. P iam india iam disability help you job

[@christisking24]

I fucking love Switzerland! 🇨🇭 Fuck Portugal!!! Die Schweiz ist toll! 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@nyChannel09]

Do NOT move to switzerland BEFORE you have your medical degree from your country. Its just too expensive and doesnt really help. If you do that, you will be studying AND working for money for the first 6 years.

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[@gerdpapenburg7050]

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[@あゆ-t6w9f]

Yeah, and anyone is able to post a nonsense reply without a proper argument. Why don't you share your wisdom so we can all get a grasp of your invaluable knowledge on the subject? 🙄

[@Nina21_]

@Gerd Papenburg Why so rude and disrespectful ? -_- his content is the most useful and ''straight to the point'' i've ever seen ! he even gives his honest opinions in a kind & polite way ! So cut the BS

[@205hassinekhouloud4]

Thanks a lot for the video ❤ i have a question please : If i'm gratuated in The UE but i don't have the europeen nationality , in that case can i have directly the recognisation in Switzerlans ? @eutopia

[@205hassinekhouloud4]

@Eutopia

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