Medical residency in the Netherlands – Any experiences? 🇳🇱

Hi everyone!

I’m a fifth-year medical student from Italy, and I’m starting to explore my options for residency. Lately, I’ve been really interested in the idea of specializing in the Netherlands, but I’m not sure where to start.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with this or knows someone who has gone through the process. How difficult is it to get into a residency program there? Is fluency in Dutch a must, or are there any programs available in English? I’m also curious about how the training compares to Italy and whether some hospitals or universities are more open to international applicants.

If you have any advice, resources, or personal stories, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks in advance!