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How do I get a job as a doctor in Luxembourg?
In order to work as a general practitioner in Luxembourg, the doctor must have:
- a conventional doctor’s diploma;
- a diploma attesting specific training in general medical practice.
How much does a doctor make in Luxembourg?
Salary Recap The average pay for a Physician Internal Medicine is €239,471 a year and €115 an hour in Luxembourg. The average salary range for a Physician Internal Medicine is between €161,519 and €310,857. On average, a Doctorate Degree is the highest level of education for a Physician Internal Medicine.
Does Luxembourg need doctor?
If you are considering a move to Luxembourg, the country boasts a high-quality healthcare system available to all. It is, in fact, one of the best in Europe. This includes access to doctors and specialists who provide services through the National Health Fund (Caisse Nationale Sante – CNS).
Can I study medicine in Luxembourg?
The University of Luxembourg will set up a bachelor programme in medicine that will allow students to complete three years of their studies in Luxembourg, instead of only one year so far. The courses are expected to start in 2020.
Can I Choose my own doctor in Luxembourg?
Doctors in Luxembourg work as private practitioners but most have contracts with the state-funded CNS. You are free to choose your own doctor in Luxembourg. In addition, you can change them at any time but check first that they are contracted to provide state health care to avoid excess fees.
Is it easy to find a job in Luxembourg?
It depends, but generally speaking, yes it is quite easy to find a job in Luxembourg: overall unemployment rate is 6.0\%, while neighbouring countries are most often over 10 to 12\%. And, good news, this rate is currently going lower and lower. It depends on your job: e.g., if you are a cook or a waiter, you will find a job in minutes.
Why become a general practitioner in Luxembourg?
Since it’s a liberal profession, you can organize yourself as you prefer (place of work, schedules, etc.) and this is an ideal solution if you have a family. Unlike Italy, here in Luxembourg, the general practitioner is still recognized to have a central role in the patient’s care-taking process, both by the experts and the patient himself.
How many hours can you work a week in Luxembourg?
In general, a full-time working week in Luxembourg is 40 hours. The maximum number of hours you can work in a week is 48, plus there is also a daily limit of 10 hours’ work except in special cases. Each employee in Luxembourg receives 10 public holidays a year, however you can work on these days in return for extra salary.