Resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs in Gelsenkirchen

On 9 November 2026, Klaro counted 9 open resident (Assistenzarzt) positions in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. That is 20% of the 44 doctor jobs in Gelsenkirchen.

Of the 257 towns in Germany with a resident page of their own, Gelsenkirchen is number 46. North Rhine-Westphalia has 633 resident jobs in all.

Other career levels in Gelsenkirchen: 17 senior physician (Oberarzt), 9 specialist (Facharzt) and 8 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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Questions doctors ask

How many resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs are there in Gelsenkirchen?

On 9 November 2026, Klaro counted 9 open resident (Assistenzarzt) positions in Gelsenkirchen. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

Which employers in Gelsenkirchen advertise resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs?

Among the 9 newest adverts on this page: Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen (4), Bergmannsheil und Kinderklinik Buer gGmbH (2) and Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Gelsenkirchen-Erle (1). 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 (28), Essen (24) and Cologne (24). All 633 in North Rhine-Westphalia are on the state page.

What do I need for a resident job in Gelsenkirchen?

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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