Radiology Guide Germany

Welcome to Germany
How to become a radiologist or a radiographer in Germany

This page is meant to assist you on your way to working in radiology in Germany. It contains information on how to obtain a license to practise medicine if you’ve already completed your studies, how you can study medicine, how to train as a radiographer, the German healthcare as well as the academic system, what working in Germany looks like and much more.
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Participants of the 103rd German Radiology Congress
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The contents of this page have been compiled for you by the networkDiversity@DRG. The network works under the umbrella of the German Radiological Society (DRG), the medical association for radiology and image-guided therapy in Germany.The network aims to bring together radiologists and other interested individuals from as diverse and balanced a range of gender identities, social backgrounds, and career stages as possible. Together, they will develop ideas and models for how radiology can better reflect diversity, make fuller use of existing talent, and attract untapped potential.

In this context, the network welcomes people coming to Germany from all over the world who are already working in radiology or would like to do so.

The German Radiological Society (DRG) makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided on this website. Any liability for damages arising from the use of this content is excluded, except where such damages result from intent or gross negligence.

How to obtain an approbation

Licence to practise medicine

In order to work as a doctor with a foreign qualification in Germany, a state licence is required. This can be a ‘licence to practise medicine’ (Approbation) or a ‘permit to practise the profession temporarily’ (professional license).

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How to find a suitable job

Application process

Here you will find information on the requirements in radiology in Germany, recommendations for the job search and for your CV and finally tips and tricks for the job interview.

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The path to becoming a specialist

Radiologist

Here you will find information on the conditions for becoming a specialist in radiology and how you can obtain additional qualifications.

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The path to becoming a specialist

Radiographer

Would you like to work in Germany as a radiographer / medical-technical radiology assistant (MTR)? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain one, you need to get your foreign professional qualification recognized. Here is information on how you do this.

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General information

The German healthcare system

Here you will find general information about the German healthcare system.

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Potential career paths

Academic System

Read here whether you need a doctorate and how clinical and academic tracks differ.

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Working life

Working in Germany

What is working life like in Germany in general and in radiology in particular? What working hours can you expect, what are the hierarchical levels? What diagnostic templates are there?

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