Step 4: Undergo clinical training

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During your clinical training period you demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills and your suitability for the profession. At the same time, you will see how the Swedish healthcare system works. You can begin the clinical training when you have passed the entire proficiency test.

Follow these steps

You have to find a workplace yourself where you can do your clinical training.
When you have found a workplace, you have to obtain a special authorisation. State health care providers can issue a special authorisation for you if you have successfully completed both parts of the proficiency test. Private health care providers need to apply for one.
Application form for special authorisation (in Swedish)
When you have completed your training, your manager and your supervisor will fill out a certificate for your clinical training (in Swedish). In the introduction of the form, there is in-depth information for both interns and employers. This information should be read by both you as an intern and your employer before agreeing on clinical training. The appendix Statutes that are important in the work of a doctor of medicine (in Swedish) serves as a guide to working with regulations during your training.
Enclose the certificate when you submit your application for a licence in the next step.

Work as a doctor of medicine before you begin your clinical training

If you have passed both parts of the proficiency test at Umeå University, you can work as a doctor of medicine for a limited period before you begin your clinical training. In order to do this, you need to have a temporary permission, i.e. special authorisation. State health care providers can issue a special authorisation for you. Private health care providers need to apply for one.

Application form for special authorisation (in Swedish)

Frequently asked questions

How long is the period of clinical training?

Your period of clinical training will last for 6 months and you must find a training position yourself. You can obtain a special authorisation for a maximum period of 7 months, in other words you can work for an extra month after you finished your clinical training period. The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) does not give any financial aid during your clinical training.

If you have questions on how to support yourself during that time it might be a good idea to contact the Public Employment Service, (Arbetsförmedlingen).

Can I skip clinical training if I have worked in my profession?

No. You will need to undergo clinical training even if you have practised your profession before. Previous experience does not entitle you to a shorter period of clinical training.

Can I do my clinical training in different workplaces?

No. You will undergo all your clinical training at one and the same workplace. This may be a healthcare centre or a hospital ward where you have contact with a great many patients and can work alongside other healthcare professionals. It is the workplace that determines whether or not it is a suitable place for your clinical training. The certificate of clinical training contains more information about requirements for a workplace to be able to accept you for training.
Certificate of clinical training (in Swedish)

Do you have questions about how to apply?

During the period July 7 to August 15, the information service has telephone hours from 9:00 to 10:00 for general questions about an application.

Telephone: 075-247 30 00
Telephone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–11
E-mail: fragoromansokan@socialstyrelsen.se

Do you have questions about your current application?

If you have submitted an application and have questions about your application, you can contact us. Always state your case number (diary number). During the summer, we have lower staffing, which results in longer response times to incoming questions.

Telephone: 075-247 30 00
Telephone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–11
E-mail: socialstyrelsen@socialstyrelsen.se

Step 3: Take a course in Swedish laws and regulations Step 5: Pay and send your application

Publication date: 2023-02-14