Ol� Paulo!
you're right in what you say, but with "no major obstacles" I meant there are of course obstacles to recognition WITHIN the EU but in a lesser degree than for those coming from an EXTRA-EU country and want their studies to be recognized in a EU-country. Indeed, you always need to do a exam here in Portugal to get your Indian studies recognized, and I think you also need to do a provisional internship (in one of the four specialities), besided other paperwork and recommendation letters etc.
But on the other side, if you're a practicing Portuguese doctor, and you want to move to another EU-country, things are easier, as I know several doctors in this case who are now practicing in Italy, Spain or France and did not have to pass the same requeirements in the new country. But this may depend from country to country, I presume.
So the question arises: Mr. X being a Goan doctor, who has studied Medicine in India, and currently practicing in Portugal (having passed the recognition criteria etc.), will he:
a) have to abey by the same process/rules to practice in France (other EU country) as a Goan who is applying directly from Goa?
b) have an easier process of acceptance/recognition/allowance to practice, due to his previous recognition in Portugal or another EU-country?
Please clarify.
Coming back to the point, and knowing there are many young Goans who are trying to get their Medicine studies recognized here, do visit the ORDEM DOS MEDICOS website, something similar to a Medical Council (?): www.ordemdosmedicos.pt They have most of the legslation regarding recognition of studies on-line.
Abra�o Constantino
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