Foreign doctors and pharmacists from outside the European Union can enroll in a DFMS (Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée) or DFMSA (Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée approfondie) if they either have a diploma authorizing them to practice medicine in their country of origin or if they are currently undergoing specialized training. Courses are chosen from those of the Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées (DES) or the Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées Complémentaires (DESC), depending on the desired specialized training.

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The duration of training for the DFMS or DFMSA cannot be less than one semester nor exceed two semesters. The DFMS and DFMSA do not grant authorization to practice medicine in France.

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For more information, consult the official bulletin here (only available in French).