Doctor jobs in Bavaria

On 5 November 2026, Klaro counted 1,714 open positions for doctors in Bavaria, 13% of the 13,707 in Germany. That makes Bavaria number 2 of 16 states. German adverts name the state Bayern.

The specialties with the most jobs here are internal medicine (240), psychiatry (228) and surgery (181). The towns with the most are Munich (183), Nuremberg (49) and Bayreuth (46).

By career level: 829 specialist (Facharzt), 369 senior physician (Oberarzt), 338 resident (Assistenzarzt), 90 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) and 36 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 doctor jobs are there in Bavaria?

On 5 November 2026, Klaro counted 1,714 open positions for doctors in Bavaria, out of 13,707 in all of Germany. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

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

On 5 November 2026, 338 of the adverts in Bavaria were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Which towns in Bavaria have the most doctor jobs?

Munich (183), Nuremberg (49) and Bayreuth (46). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

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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