HomeServicesRecognition and equivalence of postgraduate qualifications
inimi — Information support for foreigners

Recognition and equivalence of postgraduate qualifications

MEDICINE • DENTISTRY • PHARMACY obtained abroad

Education

Recognition and equivalence of postgraduate qualifications

In order to practise as a doctor, dentist or pharmacist in the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Health issues a certificate of recognition and recognises postgraduate qualifications obtained abroad.

Required Documents

  1. Application for the recognition and equivalence of postgraduate studies (Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy)
  2. A notarised copy of the academic qualification and its translation into Romanian
  3. A notarised copy of the confirmation issued by the institution that awarded the qualification (if this information is not stated on the diploma)
  4. Notarised copy of the study programme
  5. Curriculum: original and notarised copy
  6. Copy of national passport (verified by presentation of the original)
  7. Residence card/residence permit in the Republic of Moldova

Recognition Procedure

The procedure takes place in two stages:

STAGE 1 Examination of the documents submittedSTAGE 2 Assessment of knowledge through practical tasks, a written test and an oral examination

Automatic Recognition, Without Exams

Who is eligible?

Individuals who have obtained medical degrees from accredited universities in the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland are eligible for an automatic recognition procedure. This procedure eliminates the need to pass equivalence examinations. The automatically recognised qualification entitles holders to practise medicine, dentistry or pharmacy in the Republic of Moldova without any further conditions.
Condition: The graduate must not have had a break of more than three years in their professional activity.
The equivalence certificate is issued within five working days.

Timelines and Costs

Processing time: 30 working days from the date of submission of the complete documentsFREE

Where Can the Documents Be Submitted?

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova

Directorate for Medical Staff Management, Performance and Quality of Health Services Address: 2 Vasile Alecsandri Street, Office 107, Chisinau Opening hours:
  • Monday: 14:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 – 12:00
  • Luni: 14:00 – 17:00
  • Joi: 09:00 – 12:00

Further Information

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova

Address: 2 Vasile Alecsandri, Chișinău Telephone: +373 22 268 836 Website: www.ms.gov.md Email: secretariat@ms.gov.md
Acceseaza link ul web aici

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova

Address: 165 Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfânt Blvd., Chişinău Phone: +373 22 205 701 Web: www.usmf.md Email: contact@usmf.md
Acceseaza link ul web aici

Territorial services of General Inspectorate for Migration

Loading map…
1

General Inspectorate for Migration

bd. Ștefan cel Mare 124, Chișinău
2

Northern Integration Centre (Bălți)

3

Central Integration Centre (Chișinău)

4

Southern Integration Centre (Cahul)

str. Ioan Vodă cel Cumplit 79