Refresher Courses for Doctors—How to Update Your Qualifications, When and Where—Through Exciting Trips

In Germany, there are certain specialty designations for physicians that must be regularly updated or “refreshed” in order to remain valid. These continuing education courses are necessary to ensure the quality of care and to maintain the right to use the specialty designation. Here are the key points on this topic. Most additional designations must be renewed every 5 years through continuing education. Different time frames or special regulations apply to some specific designations. Continuing education typically involves a certain number of hours (e.g., 50 hours over a 5-year period) completed through recognized continuing education programs.