Resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs in Cologne

On 4 November 2026, Klaro counted 23 open resident (Assistenzarzt) positions in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. That is 20% of the 117 doctor jobs in Cologne. German adverts write the town Köln.

Of the 262 towns in Germany with a resident page of their own, Cologne is number 10. North Rhine-Westphalia has 640 resident jobs in all.

Other career levels in Cologne: 60 specialist (Facharzt), 16 senior physician (Oberarzt) and 3 head of department (Chefarzt) 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 Cologne?

On 4 November 2026, Klaro counted 23 open resident (Assistenzarzt) positions in Cologne. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

Which employers in Cologne advertise resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs?

Among the 20 newest adverts on this page: Alexianer Köln GmbH (2), Klinikum Weyertal (2) and Landschaftsverband Rheinland (2). 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), Bochum (26) and Essen (24). All 640 in North Rhine-Westphalia are on the state page.

What do I need for a resident job in Cologne?

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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