Work as a Healthcare Professional in Slovenia

Recognition of Professional Qualifications

In Slovenia, doctors and dental practitioners (hereinafter referred to as healthcare professionals) are authorized to independently provide medical services, provided they meet the conditions established by labour laws and relevant regulations, as well as the specific requirements of the Medical Services Act (hereinafter referred to as ZZdrS).

To practice medicine independently, healthcare professionals must:

• Have the necessary educational qualifications and training.
• Be registered in the doctors’ registry.
• Possess a valid medical license that authorizes them to provide medical services independently within their professional scope.

Proficiency in the Slovenian Language During Medical Practice

According to Article 11 of the ZZdrS, all healthcare professionals practicing medicine in Slovenia must use the Slovenian language.

Required Levels of Slovenian Language Proficiency

• Healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care must demonstrate proficiency in Slovenian at level C1 for speaking and level B2 for writing, as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  
  
• For those not directly involved in patient care, a minimum proficiency at level B2 is required, though employers may demand a higher level of Slovenian proficiency if the complexity and nature of the work language necessitate it.

Specialist Doctors from Third Countries with Adequate Experience:

1. We will provide consulting to help you start the qualification recognition process with the Ministry of Health.

2. We will offer guidance on locating, participating in, and completing a professional exam. Since proficiency in Slovene is required, we will assist you with the necessary steps for finding a language course and arranging your enrolment.

3. We will handle the application for the recognition of your specialist title, which will result in obtaining your license.

For Doctors with EU, EEA, or Swiss Recognized Professional Qualifications:

1. We will provide consulting to initiate the recognition of your qualifications with the Ministry of Health.

2. Once your qualifications are recognized, we will assist you in applying for a medical license through registration with the Chamber.

For Specialist Doctors Without Adequate Experience or General Doctors Without Specialization:

1. We will provide consulting to help you start the qualification recognition process with the Ministry of Health.

2. We will assist in finding the required internship, guiding you through the professional exam process, and helping you locate and enrol in a suitable language course to meet the requirements for practicing as a doctor.

3. We will manage the application for the recognition of your qualifications, resulting in the issuance of your medical license.