The Importance of Continuing Education for European Doctors Practicing in France

Practicing medicine in France as a European practitioner is not limited to having your diploma recognized and starting to work. The French healthcare system highly values the updating of knowledge, adaptation to technological advances, and development of clinical skills. Continuing education is therefore not only a regulatory requirement but also a real opportunity for professional advancement and sustainable integration.

A legal obligation embedded in the professional path

Since the HPST law, doctors practicing in France are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD). This program is mandatory and spans a three-year cycle. It applies to all doctors, including those graduated within the European Union. The goal is to ensure a high level of competence, safety of care, and updating practices in line with the most recent scientific recommendations.

Training adapted to all specialties

The CPD catalog offers a wide range of certified programs, covering all medical specialties: general medicine, anesthesia, psychiatry, geriatrics, radiology, etc. These trainings can be attended in-person or online, in the form of seminars, practical workshops, e-learning modules, or university DU/DIU. They cover medical topics but also cross-cutting subjects: ethics, time management, artificial intelligence, multidisciplinary coordination, etc.

A lever for integration for European doctors

For practitioners from the European Union, continuing education is an excellent way to better understand the French healthcare system, adapt to digital tools (DMP, AmeliPro, e-prescription), and strengthen their position with medical teams. Attending local training also allows creating a network, gaining professional visibility, and facilitating their integration into the medical community.

An asset for career development

Continuing education is also a strategic tool for career advancement: access to management functions, additional specialization, access to teaching or research. In France, healthcare structures increasingly value regular training courses, particularly during professional evaluations or internal mobility. It is also a favorable criterion during the now mandatory medical recertification.

Euromotion Medical supports you in your skill enhancement

At Euromotion Medical, we do more than just help you settle: we support you over the long term. We guide you towards the best-recognized training, according to your specialty, your level of French, and your career goals. Thanks to our field knowledge, we help you integrate continuing education as a lever for stability and professional fulfillment in France.

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Euromotion Medical assists you at every stage: diploma recognition, installation, integration, and continuous professional development.

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