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The law facilitating the practice in France of physicians graduated in the United Kingdom has been promulgated
Journal officiel électronique authentifié n° 0114 du 16/05/2026 : https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/download/pdf?id=fV75jeNFKW7xU9xwMrVCPYiX_erjixoTD_Jy3AVXRFk= Law No. 2026-373 of 15 May 2026, facilitating the practice in France of physicians graduated in the United Kingdom who began their studies before Brexit, was officially promulgated this Saturday, 16 May 2026. The AMFB welcomes this promulgation with enthusiasm and satisfaction, as it provides a concrete response to help
Their qualifications were no longer recognised since Brexit: the National Assembly has definitively adopted a law reinstating doctors trained in the United Kingdom, allowing them to practise in France
BFM Business - 04/05/2026 Access the complete article : https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/economie-social/leur-diplome-n-etait-plus-reconnu-depuis-le-brexit-l-assemblee-nationale-adopte-definitivement-une-loi-qui-rehabilite-les-medecins-formes-au-royaume-uni-pour-qu-ils-exercent-en-france_AV-202605040605.html
Let’s go! Doctors trained in the United Kingdom will finally be able to practise in France
Whatsupdoc - 05/05/2026 Access the full article : https://www.whatsupdoc-lemag.fr/article/lets-go-les-medecins-diplomes-au-royaume-uni-vont-enfin-pouvoir-exercer-en-france
Facilitating the practice in France of doctors who obtained their qualifications in the United Kingdom before Brexit
04/05/2026 The AMFB is pleased to announce that the National Assembly definitively adopted yesterday, at second reading, the law reinstating doctors trained in the United Kingdom, allowing them to practise in France. Many thanks to Member of Parliament Vincent Caure for his support and commitment, which made this vote possible. We also thank everyone who supported this bill aimed at ensuring fair recognition of UK medical qualifications in France, and thus providing a concret
Key Milestone Achieved: Senate Advances Recognition of UK Medical Qualifications in France
The bill aimed at facilitating the practice in France of doctors qualified in the United Kingdom who began their studies before Brexit was amended at first reading on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, and adopted by the Senate. This new major step brings us closer to a concrete solution to help address medical deserts in France and strengthen access to healthcare across the country. The AMFB welcomes this important progress toward the fair recognition in France of UK medical qualificat
Recognition of UK-qualified doctors: a step forward adopted by the National Assembly
On Monday, 16 February 2026, a bill aimed at facilitating the practice in France of doctors qualified in the United Kingdom was adopted by the National Assembly. This development represents a concrete response to help address medical deserts in France and strengthen access to healthcare across the country. The AMFB welcomes this major step forward, which is the result of sustained efforts to ensure the fair recognition of British medical qualifications in France following Bre
UK-trained doctors: an end to the Brexit deadlock
Whatsupdoc - 26/01/2026 Access the complete article : https://www.whatsupdoc-lemag.fr/article/medecins-formes-au-royaume-uni-la-fin-du-blocage-du-au-brexit?fbclid=PAZnRzaAPlyIJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeww-JBJCLAa77Sh0bLatxv_Wax_RFinh4MxOE8F84rTHMdNtUzOtJ8xIbvvA_aem_zSKcJSQVjDi14jpsJcp4_A
Brexit: Doctors trained across the Channel who are unable to practice in France await an Assembly vote.
Le Figaro - 26/01/2026 Access the complete article : https://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/brexit-ces-medecins-formes-outre-manche-et-qui-ne-peuvent-exercer-en-france-suspendus-a-un-vote-de-l-assemblee-20260126
French MPs look into the absurd blockage preventing doctors trained in the United Kingdom from practicing in France.
Libération - 26/01/2026 Access the complete article: https://www.liberation.fr/societe/sante/les-deputes-se-penchent-sur-le-blocage-ubuesque-des-medecins-formes-au-royaume-uni-empeches-dexercer-en-france-20260126_ZMILY56725GS3O5WRVPR3IADHI/
Broken Paths: Brexit Traps French Doctors
Lesfrancais.press - 12/12/2025 Access the complete article : https://lesfrancais.press/trajectoires-brisees-brexit-piege-medecins-francais/
This town in Val-d'Oise is desperately searching for doctors
La Gazette - 01/01/2025 Access the complete article : https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/bouffemont_95091/cette-ville-du-val-doise-recherche-des-medecins-desesperement_63511560.html
Draft law facilitating the practice in France of doctors who obtained their degree in the United Kingdom before Brexit, no. 2112, submitted on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
Assemblée Nationale - 18/11/2025 Access the complete article: https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/textes/l17b2112_proposition-loi
I can be a bartender but not practice my profession"... Qualified in the UK, these doctors cannot work in France.
20 minutes - 26/06/2025 Access the complete article: https://www.20minutes.fr/sante/4159960-20250626-peux-etre-barman-exercer-metier-dipl...
Health : "Doctors trained in the UK should be able to work in France"
Haute Provence info - 18/06/2025 Access the complete article : https://www.hauteprovenceinfo.com/actualite-47419-sante-les-medecins-forme...
These French doctors stuck in the United Kingdom since Brexit
Whatsupdoc - 04/06/2025 Access the complete article : https://www.whatsupdoc-lemag.fr/article/ces-medecins-francais-coinces-au-royaume-un...
After Brexit, French or foreign doctors trained in the United Kingdom are prevented from practicing in France: 'I am ready to go anywhere, as long as I am in my country.'
Libération - 07/04/2025 Access the full article : https://www.liberation.fr/societe/sante/apres-le-brexit-des-medecins-formes-au-royaume-...
Healthcare: 300 foreign doctors practicing in France begin a hunger strike
France Info - 05/03/2025 Access the full article (in French): https://www.francetvinfo.fr/sante/hopital/crise/sante-300-medecins-etranger...
"Doctors with degrees outside the European Union are today essential to our healthcare system, it’s a reality." Yannick Neuder, Minister Delegate for Health and Access to Care
Sud Radio - 21/02/2025 "Doctors with degrees outside the European Union are today essential to our healthcare system, it’s a reality....
French National Assembly: Recognition of medical degrees obtained in the United Kingdom - Question from Mr. Vincent Caure, Deputy for French citizens living abroad (3rd constituency)
Assemblée Nationale - 17/02/2025 Written question n° 2875 - 17th legislature Published in the Official Journal on 17/12/2024 - page 6748...
British doctor in France: the ministry is reviewing their case
Le Dauphiné Libéré - 16/02/2025 Access the full article (in French) : https://www.ledauphine.com/sante/2025/02/16/medecin-britannique-en-...
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