European doctors: how to manage a career between France and your home country

More and more European doctors are choosing to practice between France and their home country, combining professional opportunities, economic stability, and personal ties. Although this dual practice is enriching, it also requires careful planning to balance the workload, administrative obligations, and family life. Here we share strategies and advice for successfully managing a medical career between two countries.

Legal and Administrative Planning

The first step is to ensure compliance with all regulations in both countries. In France, you will need the official recognition of your diploma and registration with the Ordre des Médecins. Additionally, you must verify that your employment contract or private practice is compatible with your activity abroad. Having a specialized advisor can save you time and trouble.

Time Management and Organization

Alternating between two countries requires precise planning of travel and work schedules. Many doctors opt to organize their consultations in weekly or monthly blocks in each country, thus ensuring continuity in patient care. The use of telemedicine is also a key tool for maintaining contact with patients when you are not physically present.

Fiscal and Financial Aspects

Taxation is one of the most delicate points. You need to know the double taxation agreements between France and your country of origin to avoid being taxed twice on the same income. It is also advisable to open bank accounts in both countries and have an accountant who is knowledgeable about international tax regulations applicable to health professionals.

Work-Life Balance

Traveling frequently between two countries can be exhausting. Therefore, it is essential to take care of your personal and family balance. Establishing clear routines, setting aside time for your private life, and having logistical support (daycare, transport, housing) are key elements to maintaining a good quality of life.

Continuing Education and Recertification

Continuing education is mandatory both in France and in many European countries. Make sure your courses, conferences, or DU/DIU are recognized in both countries. In France, from 2025, medical recertification will be a central criterion for validating your practice and professional progress.

Euromotion Medical: Your Ally for a Binational Project

Managing a career between two countries is a challenge, but you don't have to do it alone. At Euromotion Medical, we assist European doctors in organizing their professional life in France, including administrative advice, job search, and logistical support. Our goal: to successfully combine your medical vocation and personal life without giving up any of your roots.

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