This guide walks you through the PADHUE pathway (Praticien à Diplôme Hors Union Européenne) as it stands under French law today, following the reforms introduced by the 2023 “Loi Valletoux” and its May 2025 implementing decrees. It is written for practitioners who are still abroad and considering the move, and for those already working in a French hospital who need to understand what comes next.
Build a legally secure medical career in France You trained as a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or midwife outside the European Union. Whether you are already practicing in a French hospital or planning your move, you face three complex hurdles at once: professional recognition, hospital administration, and immigration law. Most advisors […]
You are a Foreign doctor and you want to put your bags in France to practice the profession of a general practitioner. You must know that every foreign doctor in France must be registered with the Order Council of the department in which they wish to practice in France. A […]
