As a graduate doctor you can work clinically, for example as a general practitioner, private specialist, at a hospital or in the municipal health services. If you are particularly interested in research – perhaps you have also have taken the research option – there are opportunities for a future career in research. There are relevant administrative jobs at e.g. the Directorate of Health and Social Affairs, the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision or the health services in general. Many people also decide to leave the country and work as a doctor abroad.
Internships
The Norwegian Registration Authority for Health Personnel can answer questions regarding signing up for internships, documentation requirements and sign-up forms.
See also The Norwegian Directorate of Health is the Norwegian Medical Association's advisory body for the internship service.
Specialization
The Norwegian Medical Association provides information about specialist studies for doctors.
Research career
The PhD programme and the research option in medicine are the two formalized research degrees at the Faculty of Medicine. There is more information about doctorates and research careers.