Authorization as a medical doctor or dentist
 
Denmark also called Kingdom of Denmark is Northern European country, sharing border with Germany, Norway and Sweden. With later two it makes Scandinavia. Denmark is considered one of the happiest country in the world. The country has one of the highest income and tax payers ratio in the world. Copenhagen is largest and capital city and population is 57 million (2015 est.). Danish is official language of Denmark
 
Denmark has universal health care system. There is 1 doctor for every 294 people in the country. Denmark spends 11% of its GDP on health and life expectancy at birth is almost 79 years. Most healthcare provision is free and some private insurance covers additional health charges for foreigners and locals.
 
Basic Medical Education
 
Basic medical education in Denmark starts after secondary school education. All bachelor programs are taught in Danish. Faculty of Health and medical sciences of University of Copenhagen offers several bachelor degree programs. Basic medical education in Denmark consists of Bachelor in medicine and Masters in medicine. After master degree doctors can choose further specialization training. In Denmark students are required to complete :
 
A 3 year bachelor program
A 3 year master program leading to the title cand.med [MD]
An optional (upon application) three-year PhD program
 
Some of the Top universities in Denmark are:
 
Faculty of Health and medical sciences at University of Copenhagen
Health Faculty of Aarhus University
Aalborg University
Faculty of Health Sciences of University of Southern Denmark
 
Foreign medical graduates can also apply for master in medicine if they have bachelor degree. For more information about admission requirement and process please contact us.
 
Denmark Medical Residency
 
As far as Denmark medical residency is concerned, foreign medical graduates should first get registration with Danish Health and Medicines Authority. After that they can start their Denmark medical residency training. Doctors after passing registration exam should do 12 months basic clinical training .
Residency or specialization training in Denmark is overseen by three regional secretariats 
 
Northern regional education and training secretariat
Southern regional education and training secretariat
Eastern regional education and training secretariat
 
During Denmark medical residency training or specialization, doctors should study three types of courses i.e. general courses, specialization specific courses and research training courses.
For more information about postgraduate training in Denmark please contact us.
 
License/Registration
 
Foreign medical graduates must apply to Danish Health and Medicines Authority (Sundhedsstyrelsen) for License/Registration to practice medicine in Denmark
 
All doctors are required to get authorization from Danish Health and Medicine Authority to work in Denmark and Greenland. 
After passing exams doctors will get temporary authorization until they complete mandatory 12 month basic clinical training. After that they will be issued with permanent license/registration certificate to work in Denmark.
 
Eligibility
 
1. For Denmark medical residency
 
Permanent License/registration with Danish Health and Medicines Authority
12 months basic clinical training in Denmark
 
2. For license/registration
 
Basic medical qualification
Passing Danish language 3 exam and medical written and oral exam
Completion of Danish legislation course
At least 12 months medical training or job in past 6 year. If doctor didn’t have any job or medical training in past 6 years he/she is not eligible for license/registration application
 
 
Applying for XG1 visa extention 
 
If you are applying for an extension of your current residence permit in order to obtain a Danish authorisation as a doctor or dentist and you have already stayed in Denmark for 2 years on based on a residence permit in order to obtain a Danish authorisation as a doctor or dentist, you must attach documentation that you have passed the Danish language test required to obtain a Danish authorisation.
You must also attach documentation that you can support yourself (and any accompanying family members) during the period of time for which you are applying for an extension. The documentation can be in the form of salary slips, bank statements or an agreement between you and the organization to which you will be affiliated.
 
If you are applying for an extension of your residence permit as a volunteer, you must attach documentation that you are covered by a liability and industrial injuries insurance during the period of time for which you are applying for an extension.
You must also attach a description of the job tasks, you will be carrying out during the extension period in addition to an agreement between you and you organisation detailing what you will receive from the organisation (allowance, food and lodging) or documentation of your ability to support yourself financially.

Biometric features required on residence cards
 
If you submit your application in Denmark or in a country where Denmark has a diplomatic mission, you must appear in person to have your biometric features (digital facial image and fingerprints) recorded. If you submit your application at the diplomatic mission of a country with which Denmark has a representation agreement, you must appear in person to submit two passport photos.
Upon arrival in Denmark, your biometric features (digital facial image and fingerprint) will be recorded. If you send your application by post or fax or if it is submitted by a third-party such as a lawyer, you must appear in person to have your biometric features recorded within 14 days of the application being submitted.
 
If you reside in a country where Denmark has a representation agreement with another country’s diplomatic mission, you must appear in person to submit two passport photos within 14 days of submitting your application. When you appear to have your biometric features recorded or to submit your passport photos, please remember to bring a photocopy of the first three pages of your completed application form. This will allow the immigration authorities to match your biometric features or passport photos with the application.Note that the processing of your application will not begin until your biometric features or passport photos are submitted.