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How to get medical license to practice in Sweden?

Judged by the fact that the traffic on this blog has increased, I want to propose that all of those who come across it kindly take some time and leave some information about their experience till now of getting into the Swedish medical system (irrespective of where you stand in the process). This could become a place where others can benefit from our first hand experiences, God willing. Please feel free to share in the comments anything that others might find helpful.

Here are a few suggestions:

1. Which country do you belong to and how do you come to Sweden (on what status)? Did your visa status affect you in any way during the whole process?

2. How long was your medicine degree? Did you have any work experience or specialization? 

3. What was your major source of information or help?

4. How long did it take to clear the Swedish language requirements? What kind of courses did you take? Would you say it's easy?

5. Did you do 'praktik' or probational training (often for specialists)? Was it easy to arrange? What's the best way to arrange it? Did it prove helpful for the TULE exam?

6. Did you take the TULE exam? Did you clear it in one attempt or more? What's the best way to study for it? Which books are the most important? How long does it take to study for it? What kind of background helps?

7. Did you take part in the completing medical degree (kompletterande utbildning för läkare med utländsk examen)? From where? How was it?

8. Have you done AT (allmäntjänstgöring/internship)? How long was the waiting time? Did being an international graduate affect you in anyway, good or bad?

9. Your experience with the AT exam, license application, ST?

10. How long have you been in Sweden? What's your opinion about the health care system and about Sweden in general? What would you suggest to someone who is thinking about it or wants to pursue this?

Thank you for the contribution! Good luck to you!
 
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  1. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Nosheeennn please give me your email address or facebook id??i really need to talk!! I'm a swedish national, studying medicine in pakistan right now!! Need your help asap! Thanks! xx

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    1. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 5:12 PM

      do reply! Thank you:)! Im so excited to find people from Pakistan going to sweden!

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    2. NosheenSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:50 PM

      Hi, Sorry for such a late reply. I've been extremely busy. It goes much easier to send an email. I am Nosheen Waqas on facebook.

      Hope to hear from you.
      Good luck with your studies!
      Regards

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    3. gmaxNovember 8, 2014 at 10:29 PM

      I tried to search for you on facebook, but it turns out that there are quite a number of Nosheen Waqas's, all from Pakistan! Lol.
      Can you leave your e-mail address or some other way of reaching you? Thanks and all the best.

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  2. AnairamazerAugust 18, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Hej Nosheem!
    Thanks for sharing this space with us! I am also a doctor from outside EU! I also found your story and tips very usefull to me :)
    I am having the TULE test for the fist time now in september and wonder if you could please give me some advice for the practical part? What would you recommend me to do to train for the practical test?
    Thanks a lot!

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    1. NosheenSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      Hi, I hope it went well for you on the test. I wish I had replied earlier, but have been awfully busy.

      Regards

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  3. UnknownJune 1, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Nosheen,
    I wanted to talk to you about the whole process and where to start and how does it go along the way.
    I Have search a lot but al the info I found its confusing that's why I'm looking for somebody who has went through it so I can ask direct.
    It will be great if I can have your email address maybe.
    Mine is kh.napster@gmail.com
    Thanks

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  4. UnknownFebruary 6, 2018 at 8:26 PM

    I am an indian currently doing 6th year studying in ukraine. can you please explain easy requirements for medical liscence in sweden?

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    1. NosheenFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:19 AM

      Hi, the steps to get license are on socialstyrelsen website. I believe they are easy to understand.

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  5. UnknownDecember 12, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    hello , im general practitioner from turkey without any specialization , but i got my m.d. degree from E.U country . i want to specialize in sweden is it possible ?? Is it difficult to find place for AT position? and during this internship period do they pay ?? and if they pay approximately how much ??
    thank you in advance best of luck

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