Resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs in Bochum

On 4 November 2026, Klaro counted 26 open resident (Assistenzarzt) positions in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. That is 35% of the 75 doctor jobs in Bochum.

Of the 262 towns in Germany with a resident page of their own, Bochum is number 5. North Rhine-Westphalia has 640 resident jobs in all.

Other career levels in Bochum: 23 specialist (Facharzt), 17 senior physician (Oberarzt) and 3 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) jobs.

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 resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs are there in Bochum?

On 4 November 2026, Klaro counted 26 open resident (Assistenzarzt) positions in Bochum. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

Which employers in Bochum advertise resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs?

Among the 20 newest adverts on this page: Augusta-Kranken-Anstalt gGmbH (6), Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil gGmbH (4) and Katholisches Klinikum Bochum gGmbH (4). Each advert links to the employer's own page.

Where else in North Rhine-Westphalia are resident jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Dortmund (27), Essen (24) and Wuppertal (24). All 640 in North Rhine-Westphalia are on the state page.

What do I need for a resident job in Bochum?

A German licence to practise (the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis) and German good enough for patients and colleagues: the state usually asks for the medical language exam (Fachsprachprüfung). You do not need a specialist title: residents train for one during the Weiterbildung.

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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