You might remember Dr. Andrea DeMets. Back in October 2024, I interviewed this Arizona pediatrician right after she moved to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 with her husband and three kids for a year-long sabbatical. At the time, she was in the we actually did it phase. Now? She’s...
Practicing Medicine in Netherlands
Physician Sabbatical in the Netherlands- How this Pediatrician MADE IT HAPPEN
Have you ever DREAMED of hitting the pause button and taking a sabbatical abroad? Or maybe you're wondering, “How can I actually make that happen?” Well, you’re in the right place because I've got something EXTRA special for you today! 💫 I recently sat down with the...
Practicing Medicine in the Netherlands: Work Culture, Salary, and Immigration
The Netherlands has been ranked among the top 5 happiest countries, known for a bike- and family-friendly lifestyle. Understandably, many American-trained physicians would be interested in living here. This is the last part of a four-part series on the Ultimate Guide...
The Netherlands: Specialty Medical Recognition and Finding a Job
The Netherlands has been ranked among the top 5 happiest countries, known for a bike- and family-friendly lifestyle. Understandably, many American-trained physicians would be interested in living here. This is the third part of a four-part series on the Ultimate Guide...
8 Steps to Dutch Professional Recognition for an American Doctor
Living among tulips, canals, cheese, and a thriving coffee culture might be appealing to many American-trained physicians looking for a modern society with cultural and historical significance. That said, the medical licensure process in the Netherlands is long for...
An Introduction to the Dutch Healthcare System
The Netherlands has been ranked among the top 5 happiest countries, known for a bike- and family-friendly lifestyle. It also boasts famous artists, such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt, as well as famous physicians and scientists, including Boerhaave, Roentgen, and van...





