I am a qualified medical doctor who wishes to do postgraduation studies.Will I be able to….

Unfortunately work availability for foreigners in Romania can be a little complex. Perhaps you would be successful as a consultant running your own enterprise. In the same way, earning an income while studying is more likely if you are an enterprising individual rather than someone looking for a part time job.

Here is related content on part time work for students.

I am a citizen of the United States of America. Can I practice in the US?

We advise all our US and Canadian clients to verify with their state medical and dental council about registration in their state. We have had American and Canadian students who qualified and proceeded to write their USMLE exams and thereafter gained approval to practice in their chosen state. Yet each state will have it’s own policies so it is best that you contact your state department to confirm.

For example, California will not accept Romanian qualifications at the time of this writing (2007). However Texas will.

The Romanian faculties we work with are ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) …

What kind of climate can we expect in Romania?

Romania is a large country and has different climate zones. On the south eastern border of the country is the Black Sea which can have temperate climates. In most parts of the country however, one can expect cold winters and hot summers with snow in winter. From our experience of traveling in Romania, we would say the weather is beautiful. Carry cool clothes for summer warm wear for winter. Students can expect to find a variety of affordable brand name clothing in Romania.

As with most Eastern European countries the best time to visit is during spring or autumn- April, …

Where will I be able to practice after obtaining the MD in Romania university?

In Romania graduates are given the title of Diplomă de licenţă de doctor medic.

With a Romanian qualification, you will be able to practice throughout the European Union and European member states. The GMC of Great Britain recognizes Romanian medical degrees and graduates are required only to register with the GMC for a license before they begin working in the private or public sector.

The MD qualification from Romania is issued by the Romanian Ministry of Education after the candidate successfully completes the final license exam and thesis. See here for differences between MD, MBBS and MBChB

The legislature upheld …

What about the religious and food requirements of Muslim students?

We have numerous clients who follow the Islamic faith and way of life. We do our best to research and provide information to our clients on where they find the closest mosque or supply of Halal food items. Most Romanian universities will have a Muslim community who tend to use community centres for their Friday evening prayers and as well as for other Islamic religious festivals. There will usually be a network of other Muslim students at your campus who communally buy halaal food in bulk.

We have placed clients from Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iran, Pakistan, UAE and many …

What about racial predjudice and attacks on foreign medical students?

Although we have heard stories of violent incidents arising from prejudice in 2001, we have not encountered this amongst our clients nor in any of the medical universities we work in. A lot has changed in Romania since 2001 and today the Romanian cities which we send students to are multi-cultural and safe. International students in Romania are popular and welcomed by locals.

This topic is not a concern. Parents can be assured that Romania is open to people of all nationalities, cultures and creeds.

Our selection of universities is based on first hand experience of the environment and social …

I am 42 years old. I have a wife and 5 children……

There are no age restrictions for applicants. You may apply as long as you are over the age of 18 at the beginning of the academic year. Different immigration regulations apply to the the various nationalities. It is best for you to contact your closest Romanian or Argentinean Consulate or embassy regarding this matter.

Part time work for foreigners in Romania is limited. In Argentina there is a greater possibility of finding a part time job. The average monthly salary in Romania is around €350 at the time of this writing (2006) and in Argentina around 250USD for employees without …

How much does it cost to study medicine at a Romanian University?

Annual Tuition Fees for Romanian Medical Schools

Over and above tuition fees there are living expenses which work out to around €5000 for the 10 month academic year.

Some universities offer an assessment test for European Union candidates, who upon passing with a grade of over 5.0 qualify for a …

How do I know that it is safe for my son/daughter to study in Romania?

Romania is a relatively low crime country. Petty theft occurs occasionally without aggression. The smaller the city the lower the crime rate. We work mainly with locations that meets our high safety criteria and that’s why we generally advise clients to avoid Bucharest. Some of the things we look at is violent crime, assaults, theft and burglary, all of which are not common in the smaller university cities we focus on.

Here is a link where you may find some statistics on crime in Romania: http://www.nationmaster.com/country/ro-romania/cri-crime. You will find that it does not rate as a high crime country in …

Can I as a student apply for student accommodation at Romanian universities?

Most of the Romanian universities we work with have student hostels, however many students prefer to stay in their own apartments. In smaller cities for example, the student hostels are mainly occupied by Romanian students who come from other cities and towns. In Bucharest however, the student hostels have a large number of foreign students.

So yes, as a medical student you may rent a room in a student hostel, but that would depend on availability. Priority is given to Romanian students who generally have a smaller budget. We advise our clients to go with a shared apartment at first, …

I wish to do postgraduate studies. Can you please advise me what Romanian universities have to offer postgraduate students?

Medical Specializations and Postgraduate studies

Romanian universities offer several options for medical specializations. The Language of Instruction is Romanian or English only where the specialist in charge of the program speaks English. The specialization student should learn Romanian as soon as possible.

Medical Student Advisors service for postgraduate candidates

Medical Student Advisors (MSA) works with the individual interested in entering postgraduate studies at Romanian universities. We assist candidates with preparing their application and getting accepted into the program they desire. MSA also assists with arrangements with the university, organizing the Romanian language course and with logistics related to arrival and …

Who is Medical Student Advisors?

Have a look here first to find out about our organisation…

MSA consists of a small team of dedicated, multi-skilled, enthusiastic professionals working from Romania, Argentina and South Africa. We love working with students and we love connecting and people and cultures through study abroad initiatives.

We’re transparent and community driven. We believe the students we work with, are uplifting the world and connecting cultures.

MSA provides services for students wishing to study medicine (and other fields too) abroad. Our long term and well established relationships with international medical schools and experience with application procedures, allow us to have the …