Journey to becoming a Doctor in Germany

How do you become a doctor in Germany after studying medicine in Ukraine and being displaced by war?In this episode of the OnlyFacts Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ebenezar Okechukwu, a Nigerian doctor working in Germany, who shares his real-life journey of rebuilding his medical career after studying medicine in Ukraine and being forced to leave due to the war.Dr. Ebenezar breaks down the exact process foreign-trained doctors face in Germany, including learning German from scratch, navigating German bureaucracy, getting medical degrees recognized, passing language and medical exams, and adapting to the German healthcare system.This conversation covers:Studying medicine in Ukraine as an international studentEscaping Ukraine due to the warMoving to Germany with no German language skillsHow to learn German for doctorsMedical degree recognition in Germany (Approbation)Language exams and medical exams for foreign doctorsWorking as a doctor in Germany as a migrantChallenges, mindset, and resilience required to succeedWhether you’re a foreign medical graduate, an international student, a doctor planning to move to Germany, or simply interested in life and work in Germany, this episode offers practical insights and honest advice you won’t find in official guides.📺 Watch till the end for step-by-step advice and lessons learned.⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps0:00 – Meet Dr. Ebenezar Okechukwu2:00 – Why Medicine?4:00 – Moving to Ivory Coast13:00 – Why I choose Ukraine to study Medicine17:00 – Covid 19: I almost stopped Medical School for Business32:00 – Studying Medicine in Germany vs Ukraine39:30 – Moving to Germany: German bureaucracy & medical degree recognition47:00 – Deportation story in Germany 49:00 – How I got a Lawyer from Willkommen Zentrum to avoid deportation 50:00 – I learnt German up to C1 in 8 Months58:00 – Germany recognises medical degree from Nigeria more than Ukraine1:06:00 – Tips on getting foreign medical degree recongised in Germany #OnlyFactsPodcast #DoctorInGermany #lifeingermany #Approbation #LearnGerman #UkraineWar #AfricanDoctors #MigrationStories #ExpatLife