Becoming a Medical Doctor in the Netherlands, and Celebrating My 500th Subscriber!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Disclaimer: this video is meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
This is a vlog aimed at my life as a medical student in the Netherlands. For 6 years I have been studying medicine, and now I am finally in my last 2 weeks! This has been a long and exciting journey, and I would not change it for the world. I learned a lot from every doctor, and patient a long the way, and I am grateful for the chance I got 6 years ago; which made me able to become a medical doctor.
In this video I explain briefly where I am right now in my rotations, and the road I have been traveling. I also try to sketch what it looks like to study medicine in the Netherlands. It consists out of 6 years. The first 3 beeing the bachelor, where you mostly have lectures and practical courses. The last 3 are your rotations, consisting out of: surgery, internal medicine, gynaecology, pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry, GP, social medicine, and ophthalmology. Furthermore, we could also choose 2 rotations; one of 8 weeks, and one of 10 weeks; I did radiology and plastic surgery. And lastly, we have to do a research internship and write our master thesis. I did it on the subject of "Shared Decision Making", and we have to do our "semi-doctor rotation". This is 18-weeks, and prepares you for the live as a medical doctor.
This week was also special because I gained my 500th subscriber! It has been an amazing journey so far, and I wanted to thank you all for your enthousiasme. Without you guys I could not have done it! I will continue making weekly videos, and hope to grow my channel to 1000, 10,000 and hopefully even more subscribers! (A boy can hope...)
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy this video, and see you soon!
Music:
Huma-Huma, Crimson Fly, www.youtube.co....
Kevin MacLeod, If I Had a Chicken
Otis McDonald, Side Steppin'
Norma Rockwell, Prizefighter
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Books I used In Medical School:
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, amzn.to/2PFGidh
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, amzn.to/3inL6jM
Human Anatomy & Physiology, amzn.to/2DHlHCT
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties, amzn.to/3fU854s
Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine, amzn.to/31LfMVg
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, amzn.to/3ky73hZ
Janeway's Immunobiology, amzn.to/3gLZW3e
Atlas of Human Anatomy, amzn.to/3afFe9c
Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards, amzn.to/2XSAMIN
The House of God, S. Shem, amzn.to/31I7HAU
Gear I use:
Camera: Canon EOS M50: amzn.to/33SNMSn
Microphone: Boya Lavalier Microphone: amzn.to/3aggLkc
Microphone: Rode VideoMicPro: amzn.to/3amCmrh
Computer: Apple Macbook Pro: amzn.to/33PDEtu
Hey, bro. I just wanted to say congrats on both finishing med school as well as gaining your 500th subscriber. As a mental-health TH-camr, I can tell you there is a BIG need for your channel and you will gain a large following. I subscribed and turned on notifications. Take care! (Maybe we could even collab sometime in the future?).
Hey there, that is great to hear. I am still learning a lot, and working on improving my videos every time. Just bought a new camera, so maybe it helps with my big break 😅👍
However, I would love to make a video together! We surely can find a mutual interesting topic. How about: the mental health of a medical doctor?
Would u be knowing how a doctor with an Undergraduate degree from a non-European country work in Netherlands?
Hey, that is a good question. I don't really know. But my advice always is to contact a medical school in the netherlands. They know how to do it.
I hope that is helpfull. 😅👍
@@howtomedicate thank you.
What school(s) would you advise we contact?
I stumbled upon ur video and liked alot. I had some query if you could answer.
1.How can a foreign medical graduate (and also not from Netherlands) can work there as a doctor?
2. How can a foreign doctor get into residency in Netherlands?
Getway to work in Netherlands as a doctor???
Please make a video on this.. I would be really grateful.
I also want to know! When you get that information, can you share it here?
Great video bro, what about IMGs( international medical graduate) from another country what is the route of getting residency in Netherlands?
Hi! I'm planning to do my Undergraduate Degree (in English) in Medicine in the Netherlands next year and I'm still not familiar with the process. Do I need to know fluent Dutch to become a medical doctor in the Netherlands?
Hi Billy,
You can complete medschool in English, but if you want to work as a doctor in the Netherlands you probably will have to learn Dutch.
Thank you for this nice video! I am looking for information about medical residency in the Netherlands, and it is very hard to find, so this is very useful
Hey Andre, I am happy to hear you found this video useful 👍
Hello colleague. I graduated med school in Latvia recently and now I'm searching for residency. Could you be so kind and share the information about the structure of residency in Netherlands and what is the statistics of doctor salaries in Netherlands ? Thank you.
Very cool video! I love your style 😊
Thank you!
Hey man can you please tell me what are the procedures for a foriegn medical graduate to work in netherlands.
Hey there!
Good question. It depends from what country you are. From some european countries it is free to move here, and start practising medicine (for example belgium and germany). I always advice people to contact one of the medical school in the netherlands. They can help you further.
I hope this helped!
This might be a weird question but how much does a GP actually makes in the NL, I am contemplating a move from US to NL but I heard my income will be cut down to 75% less! Is that true?
Can you give me information about the process that needs to be done to do my medical residency in the Netherlands while having already a medical degree from another European country? Do I have to do any extra exams there to be accepted in a hospital and do the residency? Do I have to learn Dutch first before coming there? I am now in the 5th year of medical school so I have one more year and I would like to do my residency in the Netherlands. Any information would be really helpful.
Hi Liana,
It is best you contact one of the medical schools and ask them. They can provide you with up to date information.
@@howtomedicate isn't this up to hospitals though? do universities play any role in residency?
Hi Raul! That's super cool about you finally getting to start your medical career as a Plastic Surgeon
I'm a second year medical student in Italy and was wondering if you know of any possibilities for other European nationals to transfer to Medicine courses in the Netherlands? (taught in Dutch, not English).
Perhaps from 3rd/4th year? even if repeating a year will be necessary, that's completely fine too :)
Thanks alot in advance, and best of luck to you :)
Hey Ron, thank you for watching my video!
I was a medical student at Maastricht university. They offer medschool in english for internationals: the bachelor as well as the master. However, you can also start the master in dutch, but than it is required to learn dutch. I believe they offer a course, with a dutch language exam at the end. Most universities in the netherlands require such an exam.
You can find more information on the website of Maastricht university.
I hope this helps!
@@howtomedicate Ah, thanks!
I looked into that, Maastricht says it is only possible to start your Master's in Medicine only if you completed the Bachelor in Medicine degree in Maastricht University. Is there any way to apply (to anywhere in the Netherlands) to the Masters only if I completed the first 4 years of med school outside of the Netherlands, to your knowledge?
@@RonShenkar oh, uhm. Than I don't know. You can however quite easily do one of your rotations in the netherlands. That shouldn't be a problem. A plus side is that most Dutch people speak english, so that will help you a lot.
@@howtomedicate Thanks alot Raul, and best of luck to you!
No problem! Best to you to!
Hi 👋 I’m a junior at a Turkish highschool and seriously consider coming to Europe for my studies, I would love to become a doctor there but am not sure about working hours in Netherlands or in Europe as general. In average how much does a doctor work in a week there? Because if it’s too much I am going to consider going to the US.
Hi Tunca,
Great to hear you want to become a doctor! It is an amazing profession, where you can help a lot of people.
The working hours depend on the specialization you want to do. But usually it is about 50-80 hours a week.
I hope this was helpful 👍😅
Thank you!
Hello doctor! I would like to know how's the process to get into a neurosurgery residency program in Netherlands? I mean what do have to do to get selected? I'm from the Dominican Republic and it's very hard to find information about it.
same! did you found out? where can I find the residency programs for neurosurgery in netherlands?
@@oceanwaves2244 Not yet.
@@AAD318 let me know when you find out!! :)
Hello , thanks for the video
I am a medical student in hungary , and i am interested in Netherlands , is it true we don't need to do an exam for working in netherlands ?? Just a language exam ? Can you plz make a video about it 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Alaa,
I unfortunately don't know. You could contact one of the medical schools and ask them.
Yes, I think it's true since you'll get an EU degree and it's directly recognized in all EU counrties, yet you have to be proficient in the language of the country.
Hi! Hope all is well, thanks for the response!
Since I am applying as a non-EU English medium student, will you please let me know the interview process in detail? The website says that the interview process is very hectic and that we need to sit for two-three (written) exam papers as well. Please be kind enough to give me a few interview tips and a few ideas on what the exam paper itself will consist of and how I could prepare for it (past paper resources etc).
Since there are limited seats available for medicine students, especially for English medium, what are the chances that I could learn Dutch and then proceed with the medicine program? Would that be beneficial for me in the long run?
Hoping to hear from you soon,
Take care and stay safe.
Hai , my son studies Medicine ,in Erasmus but need some help with medical examination/consultation,can you help him , he is right now doing his rotations,he is in year 5.
How hard is it to find AIOS position right after the medical school? How much money can you earn annually AIOS? Is it beneficial to do a PhD(higher prestigious institute) before searching for AIOS?
Hi Shanlin tong,
At the moment it is quite easy to find an AIOS position, but this varies a lot depending on the specific position. If you want to go for a prestigious or wanted position a PHD can indeed help. And the earning also greatly varies depending on your experience and your field of choice.
I hope this was helpful.
Hey i am junior consultant in India...specialised Medicine of Radiology...i have been to NL for summer school programe during my bachelor studies of medicine...i really want to work in netherlands as a radiologist...can you please tell me what are the criteria for me to move there??what are the test am required to give??ty pls help
Hi SHM,
Great to hear you want to come and work here as a radiologist. To be honest, I don't know what the requirement are. I would advice you to contact one the medical schools here in the Netherlands. They could probably tell you.
HOW TO MEDICATE owkay...i have mailed to Utrecht University, hope its the correct place it inquire
@@shm63911 did u get response.
Lakshay Vijayi not really bro...i guess we will have to consult some agencies here in india. U r also looking for d same??
Are there any medicine schools in the Netherlands that are taught in english?
Hi Kaia,
Most offer an English tract.
At 2:25 you mentioned a 10 week plastic surgery internship in your 1st year. Can you please elaborate on this and is it common?
Hi Cara R,
In the Netherlands you can usually pick 3-4 internships yourself during medschool. I used these to do a 10- and a 18-week plastic surgery internship.
@@howtomedicate Thank you
Hello 👋🏻 im a doctor i live in Turkey, i want to do my specialization degree in Netherlands but I don’t know from where i should get started.
Also I can’t speak dutch will this be a big problem?
I hope you can share with me any useful information thank you 🙏
Hi Raoul, what did you study for your bachelors?
Hi Granola,
In the Netherlands you need to take your bachelor and master in medicine. Which is was I did.
pls do u have any information about entering into internship or residency programs in belgium . is it the same as that in netherlands ?
Hi Gm,
I do not know, but usually it is best to contact a medical school in Belgium. They will be able to provide you with additional information.
Hi. I have an MBBS from china. Would studying MS in Netherlands be helpful for becoming a doctor there?
Hi Devon,
Maybe. All medicine students are accepted through interviews. So it could help if you did MBBS. However, it is best to contact an university and ask them.
@@howtomedicate Thanks for your response. Do you have a recommendation of uni to ask?
Could you provide your medical school name and some other good medical schools and some useful tips for international students willing to study in medical profession
Hi Sanjay,
There are several good medical school in the Netherlands that offer an international tract. Personally, I studied at Maastricht University.
Is it true you can only apply to one course at one university in the Netherlands?
Hi Cara R,
No you can apply to more, but that also makes it more challenging.
@@howtomedicate Is it more challenging because of the application process or something else?
What can I do If I want to become a neurosurgeon. Do I take surgery AND neurology??? I’m very lost to be honest , I would really appreciate it if u answer
Hi Hanine Khalil,
Great question. In most countries it is a separate specialization. The first few years will be in neurology and sometimes in surgery. Afterwards, the last 3-4 years usually are just in neurosurgery.
You can ask your local medical school. They can give you a precise answer.
HOW TO MEDICATE , actually ; I was actually talking about neurosurgery in the Netherlands. Is it like most countries as you said , Or does it have a different program for studying neurosurgery? Thank you very much , I appreciate your guidance!
Great video man! Good luck with all the next steps in your carreer! I'm excited for the new video's to come!
Thank you! I will keep you updated!
I'm from France and in my country we have an exam at the end of the first year , do you have the same or not ?
Hi Luc,
We have exams every course and usually an academic year consists out of 4-6 courses.
Do the netherlands employ doctors from others countries ? I am from philippines
Hi qwe asd,
Good question. This depends on your specific country. Usually if you come from out of Europe you need to do some tests or even whole of medical school again. But to be honest I don't know for sure.
I would advice you to contact one of the universities in the Netherlands with a medical program and ask them.
I hope this was helpful. Good luck!
How can I be in contact with you,please maybe you can help my child you seem smart.
is there any age limit to enter the medical school in Netherlands?
Hi mi name is christian, im still finishing ginecologist in mexico, i want to work in holland, i want know how to work there, thanks
Great to hear! I don't really know how to do it from outside of europe. But I would advice you to contact one of the medical faculties in the Netherlands. They probably can help you further.
I hope this helped!
I am in fifth year for medicine faculty in cyprus can you help me about that how can i work in netherlands in the future?
Hi Dogu,
You could contact a medical school here in the Netherlands. They can provide you with all the necessary knowledge.
Hi sir plzz reply me is this 6 year medicine equal tu mbbs and another question is that i have 70 percent in my pre medical higher school can i get admission in medicine which is mbbs sir plzzz reply
If I don’t like the placement I have in ANIOS. Is it easy to switch?
Hi Humberto,
To work as an ANIOS you need to sign a contract for 6-12 months. However you can discuss this with your employer.
Sir would you like to share the best universities names with us. As in a Pakistani student which university 'll be beneficial for me
Hi Agha,
I don't know what the best universities are, but you can google this. However some of the most famous are: Open University Amsterdam, Leiden university and Maastricht University.
Sir can u tell per annum tuition fees for an international student for medical doctor, because on Google they say around 12.5 k euro per annum, is it true ?
Sir my self Dr nehil mathur I am Indian citizen I study medicine MBBS from Yangzhou university in China now I am in India please guide me how I apply for job as a doctor in Netherlands please guide me
I study in English language
Hi Z3 Entertainment,
Amazing to hear you are a medical student. If you want to come work as a doctor in the Netherlands, I would advice you to contact any of the medical school in the Netherlands. They can help you further.
I hope this was helpful.
HOW TO MEDICATE Sir I finish my MBBS degree now I want job as a doctor and after I apply for post graduation also it is possible? If it is possible please guide me how I apply in medical school in Netherlands it’s really helpful for me sir thank you so much you concern about me
@@Z3_entertainment
I don't know the exact procedure. My university was Maastricht university. They have an english website. You could find more information there and even contact them via email. They might have more answers.
Are medical schools in the Netherlands taught in English?
Hi Fernanda,
Most medical schools offer a Dutch and an English tract. So it is possible for international students to study medicine in the Netherlands.
Some schools like University of Maastricht offer an english bachelor of medicine but do not offer an english master. Guess you've got 3 years to learn the language haha
Hello my name shubham
Can you please tell me how much it cost to complete your 6 yrs of mbbs in netherlands
Sir i have bachelor degree in mlt(pathology) can i get admission in 3 year md parogramme in netherlands from pakistan please guide me
Hi Ihsan,
You should contact one of the medical schools in the Netherlands and ask them for information. They can help you further.
Please bring me back to becomes Netherlands citizen