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An alternate to Medical test

Through the course of time I've come to know about "completing medical degree". I thought at first that it's a compulsory thing for everyone. But now it's clear to me. Completing medical education is a program for doctors from third world. They can take part in a whole year of medical study that includes theoretical and practical study. By the end of the year, they should be fit to apply for job as AT-läkare. Apparently, they need a decision from Socialstyrelsen that they can take part in such a course. This course happens in three universities, in Stockholm, Göteborg and Linköping. It starts in October and last date for applying is in April. Swedish B is a requirement. The details can be found here.
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  1. ghufranJune 17, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    A Question : Y didnt u try this ? It would surely be less intimidating than studying medicine in swedish alone ?

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    1. NosheenJuly 7, 2013 at 12:21 AM

      This program starts in October each year in only three cities in Sweden. If I had taken that, I wouldn't have been done till mid of this year. And honestly, I was pretty sure about clearing the exam in February, which seemed to be the quicker method.

      Now why didn't I apply for it after failing the exam: well, I was literally numb in the head after the failure, didn't think about this option. (By the way, this will end in mid of next year if I start now, and I'm hoping to clear the exam THIS year).

      Call it over-confidence, laziness or something else, I have never taken this option seriously.

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    2. AnonymousJune 5, 2014 at 4:41 AM

      Is this Supplementary education program still available?

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    3. NosheenSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      Hi, Yes, infact I am doing it right now.

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    4. Audrey.NOctober 11, 2016 at 11:13 AM

      Do you mind telling us about your experience doing Supplementary Education program? What is it like?

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