Work as a doctor in Spain

Spain is recognised as one of the countries with the best healthcare system worldwide. The supply-demand of this sector means that we have very high quality and prestigious private medical centres, so it is increasingly common for doctors to decide to look for work in Spain.

Due to the high demand for equivalency and recognition certificates for foreign degrees in order to be able to practise as a doctor in Spain, the Ministry of Health is trying to streamline the process as much as possible. There are many doctors who have decided to move to Spain take the next step in their career.

These are the essential requirements to work as a doctor in Spain:

• Have a recognised Medical Degree or Specialist qualification.
• Be registered in the Medical Association of the region where you want to practise. You can find out the contact details of the associations
• Certify that you do not have a criminal record.
• Certify that you do not haveany claims for malpractice.
• Have the appropriate level of Spanish language: you will need to have level B2 Spanish or be born in a Spanish-speaking country for your training to be recognised and to
• Have the professional knowledge and skills required for the position.

Our agency offers information on how to register with an association. Speak to us in order to find out what you will be asked for and where to request the documentation. You can also check our section on Registering as a doctor in Spain.

The first thing you need to do is have your qualification recognised in Spain. Then, send us your updated CV in Spanish. We will contact you to explain the next steps, find out your preferences and confirm if you meet the requirements of the position you are applying for. Once we have this information, we will advertise your professional profile or send your CV to the medical centre you are applying to in order to organise an interview. The interviews are an opportunity to discuss salary, accommodation and any other questions that Jobs Agency FM has not already answered. Once the interview is over, we will help you register with the association, manage paperwork and decide on a start date.

We have the best professional team with extensive experience in the sector. Thanks to them our company is constantly growing and improving. More and more doctors are choosing to use Jobs Agency FM as their agency to help them look for a new job.

We’ll help you find the job that best suits your interests and make sure you feel supported along the way.