NAME: AUSTRIAN MEDICAL CHAMBER
TYPE OF ORGANISATION (PROFESSIONAL, GOVERNMENT, ETC.) TRADE UNION AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION
ADDRESS: WEIHBURGGASSE 10-12, 1010 VIENNA PHONE NUMBER: +43 1 51406 - 3064 FAX:
CONTACT PERSON: INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AUSTRIAN MEDICAL CHAMBER
E-MAIL: INTERNATIONAL@AERZTEKAMMER.AT WEBSITE (S): WWW.AERZTEKAMMER.AT
List of documents that are required for registration with the Austrian Medical Chamber as well as detailed information leaflets can be found on the website of the Austrian Medical Chamber.
In order to be registered with the Austrian Medical Chamber the following general preconditions pursuant to §4 (2) Austrian Medical Act have to be fulfilled:
• EEA or Swiss nationality OR valid residence permit • Full legal capacity • Proof of good character and repute • Fitness to practice (health condition) • Sufficient knowledge of the German language
All doctors intending to work in Austria have to prove sufficient knowledge of the German language (i.e. having completed the medical training in a German-speaking region or having at least 3 years of experience as German-speaking health care professional etc.). If they do not meet the requirements they have to pass a German language test held by the Austrian Medical Chamber.
Doctors who have completed their medical studies in non EEA-countries have to provide either evidence of recognition of medical studies completed abroad by one of the Medical Universities in Austria (Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck), as equivalent with Austrian standards (i.e. Nostrifikationsbescheid on the award of the degree „Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde“) or provide evidence of successful completion of medical studies in Austria before they can apply for recognition of their postgraduate training undergone abroad by the Commission for the Accreditation of foreign training periods of the Austrian Medical Chamber. Upon fulfilling the criteria of the Austrian Medical Training regulations (fullfilment of the objectives of training laid down in the Training regulations), the doctor is admitted to the exam that is obligatory for all doctors in Austria.
Foreign medical doctors without EEA-citizenship and not being granted equal treatment may apply for other types of authorization (according to § 35 of the Austrian Medical Act). Further information can be found on the website of the Austrian Medical Chamber.
Directive 2005/36/EC Applicability:
Automatic recognition: Diplomas corresponding to Directive 2005/36/EC are recognised automatically in Austria on the condition that applicants provide certificates issued by the competent authority stating that the training is in compliance with articles 23 – 30.
Procedures based on the General system: Diplomas which do not comply with articles 23 – 30 and are not in accordance with Annexes 5.1.1 – 5.1.3 can be recognised via the general system.
There is no application deadline
- Automatic recognition procedures (either based on diplomas or acquired rights) normally last between one and four weeks after receipt of completed documentation. The duration of procedures based on the general system differs widely, depending on whether it is obvious that an applicant’s training and/or professional experience are sufficient in order to recognize his or her diploma without imposing any compensation measures, or whether a medical expert has to be consulted, and a compensation measure is imposed.
- The recognition of University studies that do not constitute a diploma as mentioned in Annex 5.1.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC can last up to a few years, depending on how many exams have to be taken by the student in order to have his foreign degree recognised in Austria.
- The recognition of postgraduate training undergone abroad by the Commission for the Accreditation of Foreign training periods of the Austrian Medical Chamber takes a few weeks between the deadline for the submission of documents and the meeting and decision of the Commission.
No
Three public medical universities (in Graz, Innsbruck and Vienna) and some private universities offer the possibility to complete medical studies.
Upon completion of studies, graduates in Austria are awarded the title of „doctor medicinae universae“, abbreviated „Dr.med.univ.”.
Persons who complete postgraduate studies which comprise a scientific thesis, are awarded the title of doctor of medical science, abbreviated „Dr.scient.med.”.
Name: Austrian Medical Chamber
Address: See 1.1.
There is no examination or internship.
The required documents to apply for a training position depend on the employer and the position.
In the journal of the Austrian Medical Chamber: http://www.aerztezeitung.at/
At the websites of the different medical chambers in the regions
The regional chambers also have waiting lists on which doctors can register for training position
There are no official deadlines. This depends on the employer.
Yes
Depending on contract and applicable employment regulations (more than 30 different types of public services law in Austria).
Yes, overtime is paid.
Different contract schemes depending on the type of public services law applied (more than 30 different types).
Yes, sick leave, vacation days and maternity leave are comprised. They do not entail a reduction of salary.
There is only a final examination after the completion of training in general practice, respectively after the completion of training in the specialty.
Where else can we find more information?
http://www.aerztekammer.at/ausbildung
Yes.
https://www.aerztekammer.at/en/aerztliche-taetigkeit-in-oesterreich https://www.aerztekammer.at/en/aerztliche-taetigkeit-im-ausland
Currently (August 2018), there are about 5600 doctors in training in Austria.
Where else can we find more information? http://www.aerztekammer.at/ausbildung
No. However, after a work gap, doctors have to meet the general requirements for medical practice according to § 4 par. 2 of the Austrian Medical Act (i.e. full legal capacity, proof of good character and repute (criminal record) or fitness to practice (Certificate of Health)).
Trainees have to be registered with the Austrian Medical Chamber and therefore have to fulfill the general preconditions pursuant to § 4 (2) Austrian Medical Act. For further details, see the answer to question 1.2.
In Austria, the current system is as follows:
After graduation from medical universities, all graduates have to complete the so-called basic medical training (Basisausbildung) with a duration of 9 months. After the basic training they either go into training in general practice (additional 33 months), or into specialist training (additional 63 months according to the curriculum of the respective specialty).
After successful completion of training in general practice, respectively after successful completion of training in the specialty and after passing a final qualifying exam, the diploma is awarded and the doctor can apply for a post as an independent medical doctor.
No, not for trainees.
No.
