Germany is facing a shortage of medical school places, leading many prospective doctors to study abroad. Currently, at least 7,500 Germans are studying medicine abroad, which accounts for approximately eight percent of all German medical students.
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Popular study destinations include Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, and Lithuania. Tuition fees abroad are high and can amount to up to 180,000 euros for the entire course of study. Most international medical programs in Southeast Europe are taught in English, while Germany and Croatia offer programs in German. However, there are no precise data on how many of the German students stay abroad or return to Germany after completing their studies.
Given the shortage of skilled professionals, Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has called for an additional 5,000 medical school places in Germany. Some federal states already provide incentives, such as the obligation to work as a general practitioner in rural areas after completing the studies.
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