Palliative medicine jobs in North Rhine-Westphalia

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 21 open positions for doctors in palliative medicine in North Rhine-Westphalia, 18% of the 118 in Germany. That makes North Rhine-Westphalia number 1 of 12 states for palliative medicine. German adverts call the specialty Palliativmedizin.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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How many palliative medicine jobs are there in North Rhine-Westphalia?

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 21 open positions in palliative medicine in North Rhine-Westphalia, out of 118 in all of Germany.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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