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Ukrainian Doctors Face Integration Hurdles in Europe

A report highlights the challenges faced by Ukrainian doctors in integrating into European healthcare systems due to language barriers and bureaucratic obstacles.

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What is the current situation regarding foreign doctors in Portugal?: Portugal has seen an increase in foreign doctors, with 4,770 in 2024 compared to 4,360 in 2021. Spanish and Brazilian doctors constitute the largest groups, followed by Italian, Ukrainian, and German doctors.
What solution did the Ordem dos Médicos propose to address this issue?: The Ordem dos Médicos (OM), Portugal's medical association, proposed suspending the official Portuguese language exam to help Ukrainian doctors join medical teams under the supervision of a tutor, but the government didn't implement it.
What is the main obstacle preventing Ukrainian doctors from working in Portugal?: The lack of Portuguese language support is preventing approximately 50 Ukrainian doctors from integrating into Portugal's healthcare system.
What is the broader European context concerning healthcare professional shortages?: The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Europe, with Germany facing a potential deficit of 50,000 doctors in the coming years. Despite many Ukrainian doctors arriving in Germany and other countries, bureaucratic hurdles and language barriers impede their ability to practice.
What are the main challenges faced by Ukrainian doctors in other European countries like Germany and Ireland?: The main challenge for Ukrainian doctors in Portugal is the lack of language support, while in Germany it's the complex bureaucratic processes for professional recognition, and in Ireland it's a combination of English proficiency and lengthy registration processes.

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