Doctors

We offer diverse specialisation opportunities, for example, at

• health centres
• preventive health care
• youth psychosocial services (family counselling centres, Youth Centre Nuppi)
• geriatric units
• mental health and substance abuse services.

You can accumulate service experience for

• special qualification in palliative care
• special qualification in diabetes care.

We also encourage research. We are part of Academic Health Centre, which promotes scientific research in primary health care. In addition, many of our health centre doctors are involved in national Current Care Guideline working groups.

• a relaxed working atmosphere and friendly colleagues
• strong support from your work community
• the opportunity to tailor and develop your profession
• modern tools and an innovative working community
• 3rd year Bachelors of Medicine can work as junior house officers.
• 4th year Bachelors of Medicine can work at a hospital.
• 5th year Bachelors of Medicine can work at a health centre.

Working at VAKE is highly rewarding and allows you to balance personal and professional life smoothly. Regardless of where you live in the Greater Helsinki area, your workplace is within easy reach of excellent transport links.

• structured orientation
• strong support from senior colleagues
• an open and learning-friendly working environment
• great public transport links
• competitive pay

We invest in a high-quality orientation and learning experience. Our aim is that you enjoy your time with us and that you are well prepared for your postgraduate studies and future career. Many students who have visited us have also returned later to work with us.