Programme Description
Medical students of any nationality enrolled at German institutions of higher education are eligible for a clinical traineeship exchange, a research internship or a public health exchange in order to gain hands-on experience in a foreign country. To this end, the German Medical Students' Association (bvmd) arranges each year up to 400 internships abroad. If a placement is arranged, the host institution organises the 4-week internship, accommodation for this period (shared room, student residence, host family, etc.) and one meal per business day (this can take different forms). In addition, a social programme is usually offered and a contact person is assigned who can help with any problems. An application fee of 150 EUR is charged for this.
The clinical traineeship exchange will take place in teaching hospitals, whereas the research internships are arranged for in different working groups or facilities with varying key research areas. The public health exchange will be set up with health organisations and (non-)government institutions.
The clinical traineeship exchange will take place in teaching hospitals, whereas the research internships are arranged for in different working groups or facilities with varying key research areas. The public health exchange will be set up with health organisations and (non-)government institutions.
Target Group
students of all nationalities enrolled at a German medical university who wish to gain hands-on experience abroad. Upon prior agreement, students in medicine-related subjects may apply for participation in selected research and public health projects.
Academic Requirements
students enrolled at a German medical university
You can only apply for the clinical traineeship exchange after completing the 4th semester or 6th trimester. For research and public health exchanges, students in medical-related study programmes may also apply from the 1st semester. In the case of the clinical traineeship exchange, a clinical traineeship must have already been completed by the time you start your traineeship abroad.
You can only apply for the clinical traineeship exchange after completing the 4th semester or 6th trimester. For research and public health exchanges, students in medical-related study programmes may also apply from the 1st semester. In the case of the clinical traineeship exchange, a clinical traineeship must have already been completed by the time you start your traineeship abroad.
Number of Scholarships
up to 400
Duration
4 weeks. Extension for public health exchange possible depending on project.
Scholarship Value
- placement in an internship
- Students are given the opportunity to get in contact with medical students in the host country.
- accommodation
- one meal per day
Application Papers
Please find all application forms and relevant information on the application procedure here (only available in German).
Application Deadline
Please find the updated deadlines for application and further information on this site.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must be enrolled at an institution of higher education in Germany.
- good knowledge of English: proof of level B2 with a language certificate not older than 3 years
- letter of motivation
- Knowledge of the national language of the host country is recommended and will be rewarded with extra application points from level A2. For some countries, knowledge of the national or the respective official language is mandatory.
