How can I become
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Further Educations
Weiterbildung & Kurse
Improtant School Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, German, English, Latin, Maths, Psychology, Social studies
Starting Salary as Doctor
€ 3.080 – 5.390
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Dennis Olschewski
“Der normale Tag eines Arbeitsmediziners ist eigentlich sehr vielfältig.” Dennis Olschewski ist als Arzt im arbeitsmedizinischen Dienst der TÜV NORD GROUP tätig. Er besucht Unternehmen und analysiert, wo Gefahren für die Gesundheit liegen könnten und sorgt dafür, dass diese beseitigt werden. Unter anderem führt er Gespräche mit Geschäftsführern aber auch den Arbeitnehmern selbst. “Etwas untypisch für die Rolle eines Arztes: Man hantiert eben mit gesunden Menschen und nicht mit kranken Menschen.”
Karam Alahmad
„Es begeistert mich, einem Menschen zu helfen und ihm ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zu zaubern.” Das ist für Karam Alahmad das Coolste an seinem Job als Assistenzarzt im Landeskrankenhaus Steyr. Auch wenn es für ihn keine Einschränkung darstellt, muss man die wenige Freizeit und die Tatsache, sich in der Medizin immer am aktuellen Stand halten zu müssen, bedenken. „Meine Aufgabe ist es, Leute mit Hals-, Nasen- oder Ohrenerkrankungen zu behandeln und manchmal auch zu operieren.”
Daniel Bauer
„Das Beste an meinem Beruf ist es, Menschen helfen zu können. Das ist auch der Grund warum wir das alle machen.” Daniel Bauer arbeitet als Assistenzarzt im Landeskrankenhaus Steyr. Er macht die Ausbildung zum Arzt für Allgemeinmedizin und durchläuft die verschiedenen Fachabteilungen. Will man Arzt werden, erzählt er, sollte man die Fortbildungsverpflichtung bedenken, da sich die Medizin sehr rasch weiterentwickelt.“ Im Zivildienst war ich Rettungssanitäter und da ist auch die Entscheidung gefallen, Medizin zu studieren.”
Working as Doctor
Important Abilities for Doctor
In times of digitalisation, you are now fighting against Doctor Google. Many patients search on the Internet for possible diseases, which correspond to their symptoms. Since pain in the arm in the head can quickly appear as a serious illness, your task is to take care of fears and enlightenment after the examination. Medical expertise should really only be presented by the specialist - a doctor. To communicate this, you should continue to develop your knowledge continuously. Anatomy is something you learn during your studies and should never forget! You should be informed about new treatment methods as well as about the "classics". In addition, you should be an expert on first aid and can also reanimate in emergency situations. Many people are afraid to go to the doctor or of the examination, so you have to do psychological work and have a lot of empathy.
Important Hard Skills
medical expertiseexpertise in handling medical deviceshuman anatomypsychological expertisefirst aid knowledgecardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)Important Soft Skills
prestidigitationphysical and mental resilienceassertivenessfriendlinessempathyresponsibilitysocial skillsHow to become Doctor?
Doctors have a lot of responsibility in their jobs. Therefore, the occupational designation doctor is also protected by the state and requires a legally regulated training. This begins with a study of human medicine. In Germany the students are designated according to the so-called Numerus Clausus, while in Austria, the study places are awarded through a suitability test. Numerus Clausus is, incidentally, also the reason why many physicians begin to study abroad first.
In Germany, if you got a study place, you have to pass the state exam. Only then can you get your medical approval without which you may not be a practicing doctor. Then you have to decide to either be trained as specialist or to be trained as a general practitioner. In Austria, the so-called Clinical Practical Year (CPY) starts already during the 6th year of your study. This is followed by a 9-month basic training before you can start the real job. Afterwards you have to decide for a training to be a specialist or the general medicine.
Germany
- Study of human medicine with passed state examination
- Medical approbation
- Subsequent decision for general medical or specialist training
Austria
- Study of Human Medicine with Clinical Practical Year (CPY)
- Nine month basic training
- Subsequent decision for general medical or specialist training
Training and Specializations
Normally doctors make an apprenticeship as a general practitioner or specialize themselves with further training. This means they choose a particular medical specialty. The training usually takes between 5 and 6 years. Even on the career ladder they can still rise and become, for example, Attending or Head of department.
Further Education
- Education as a general practitioner
- Specialist training
- Head of department
- Attending
- Medical Director
Specialisations
- Anesthesia and emergency medicine
- Surgery
- Cardiology
- Orthopedy
- Pediatry
- Dermatology
Future Prospects as Doctor
Although the physician population is relatively high in both Germany and Austria, there is a growing need for new practices, especially in more rural areas, whether it is for general practitioners or specialists such as orthopedists, ophthalmologists or pediatricians. Access to cash agreements is different, however, depending on the region. Especially in cities, there is great competition for the contracts, which is why longer waiting times are expected. As a practicing physician you should expect regular training. After all, there are always new medical findings, new treatment methods and advanced technology. If you find that after your studies you do not want to be a practicing doctor, you can also switch to the pharmaceutical industry with your completed medical studies.