Becoming an allergist, a specialist in allergies and immunological diseases, requires a rigorous and structured educational path. This profession requires not only in-depth knowledge of immune mechanisms, but also the ability to diagnose and treat a variety of allergic conditions. Let's take a step-by-step look at the steps you need to take before you can practice this specialty, which is essential to the well-being of the French.
Initial stages of medical training to become an allergist
After high school
In our allergist job description, we discussed the academic route to becoming an allergist, but didn't go into any further detail. To enter higher education, the aspiring allergist must obtain a scientific baccalaureate. Once this has been completed, students wishing to pursue health studies can choose between two options:
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The Parcours Accès Santé Spécifique (PASS)
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Introduced in 2020 to replace the former Première Année Commune aux Études de Santé (PACES), the PASS is a year of study combining a health major with a minor from another discipline. This structure makes it possible to diversify skills and offer avenues for reorientation.
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Students are assessed on the basis of continuous assessment and final exams.
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Those who pass can go on to study in the health sector.
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Those who fail can reorient themselves towards their minor before, if they so wish, trying their luck again.
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The PASS approach reduces the pressure of the former PACES exam, while diversifying students' skills.
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The Licence with Health Access (L.AS)
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Introduced in 2020 to diversify the range of training courses available in health studies, the L.AS is a course combining any major (law, humanities, economics, etc.) with a specific health minor (biology, physiology, etc.).
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At the end of the first, second or third year, and if they have passed the minimum requirements, students can apply for health studies. They then sit specific exams. Depending on their performance, they may be rejected or admitted to the second year of medical school.
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The L.AS allows students to follow a diversified pathway, favoring skills and reorientation.
General medical studies
After the PASS or L.AS (see above), general medical studies are divided into two parts:
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The Diplôme de Formation Générale en Sciences Médicales (DFGSM): a three-year course (the PASS and L.AS count as the first) comprising theoretical courses in medical sciences and clinical placements in hospitals.
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Diplôme de Formation Approfondie en Sciences Médicales (DFASM): a direct continuation of the DFGSM, this is a three-year course of study incorporating specialist courses and advanced internships in various hospital departments.
Examen Classant National (ECN)
After six years' study to become an allergist, students in the health field take part in a national competitive examination for all medical students. At the end of the examination, students choose their specialty. The order of priority is determined by ranking.
Specialization in allergology
Once this first cycle is complete, future allergists begin a phase of training focused on specialization. This lasts 4 years and is part of a co-DES in internal medicine and immunology. It includes practical internships in pneumology, dermatology, pediatrics and - of course - allergology. This period of specialization enables future allergists to focus on all the theoretical and practical fields specific to this discipline, while developing parallel and complementary knowledge. To complete this period, they must also defend a thesis.
Careers and professional opportunities in allergology
Once they have completed their specialization, allergists have a wide range of career opportunities available to them . They can work in hospitals, private practices or health centers. Some also choose to specialize further, focusing on specific areas such as pediatric allergy, food allergy or immunotherapy. Finally, they may decide to take an active part in research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge about allergic diseases and appropriate treatments.
In conclusion, the path to becoming an allergist is a long and demanding one, the only way to ensure total expertise in a subject that can put patients' lives at stake. From initial training to specialized studies, each stage is crucial to developing the skills needed for this profession. In return, allergists will enjoy a stimulating, well-paid career at the cutting edge of technological progress.
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Allergist (M/F) - Cricquebœuf 14
Employee
9000 - 9000 per month
Villerville
A multidisciplinary healthcare facility located in Cricquebœuf, in the Calvados department, is actively seeking an allergist (M/F) for a permanent position to strengthen its home hospitalization and internal medicine department. Job Details - Permanent contract - Full-time - Work on select Saturday mornings according to the rotation schedule The Facility You will join a private, multidisciplinary healthcare facility located on the Côte Fleurie, near Deauville. It offers services in medicine, surgery, medical care, and rehabilitation, as well as a home hospitalization service with a capacity of 30 beds serving 72 municipalities in Calvados. The home hospitalization service is currently undergoing significant expansion, with the medical ward scheduled to reopen in July and the upcoming addition of a mobile palliative care team. The facility includes a full inpatient unit, comprising a 10-bed internal medicine unit, 2 polysomnography rooms, an outpatient surgery unit with 20 beds, an operating suite with 5 operating rooms and a post-operative monitoring room with 10 stations, a home hospitalization service with a capacity of 30 beds, a Medical Care and Rehabilitation Unit for Addiction Treatment with 28 inpatient beds and 10 day-care slots, an imaging center (X-ray, CT scan, MRI), and a dedicated outpatient clinic. Compensation - €9,000 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience - Paid on-call duty Responsibilities - Medical coordination of the home hospitalization service and the medical department - Monitoring approximately 30 patients receiving home care - A combination of medical practice and coordination - Working in tandem with a physician from the department - Participating in the development of the service and the integration of the mobile palliative care team Benefits - Team-based work ensuring continuity and balance - A Monday off in lieu of working a Saturday - A rapidly growing department driven by an ambitious development plan - Long-term position for a physician looking to make a lasting commitment - Transportation allowance - Transportation allowance - Employee Council That little extra Located on the Côte Fleurie, you’ll enjoy one of Normandy’s most beautiful coastlines. Deauville, with its famous boardwalk, Belle Époque villas, and long sandy beaches, opens out onto the sea, while the picturesque port of Honfleur—which inspired the Impressionist painters—is just a few minutes away. Qualifications Allergist licensed in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the French Medical Council. The position is open to various specialties, including general practitioners, geriatricians, pain specialists, gastroenterologists, allergists, and sleep medicine specialists. Contact us at 07 44 71 65 08 or by email at [email protected] Job posting reference: 12764 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, the leader in the integration of healthcare professionals in France, provides you with free support until you begin your practice: - Introductions to our partner professors - Assistance with registration with the French Medical Council - A dedicated consultant to support you Find over 4,000 healthcare job openings on our Jober Group website and mobile app. Take advantage of a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts ready to assist you, and a completely free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.
Allergist - Lyon 7e
Liberal
4000 - 8000 per month
Lyon 7e
Job Allergist M/F - Lyon 7e We have an opening for an allergist to join a practice in Lyon's 7th arrondissement. Structure DNA You will work in a private practice providing all the technical and human resources. The organization is designed to enable the doctor to focus fully on his or her clinical role, while delegating administrative and technical tasks. The practice is located in a well-served urban area of Lyon, offering a good balance between professional activity and quality of life. Description and duties - Carry out allergology consultations and make clinical diagnoses - Interpret functional examinations performed by the medical assistant - Work in a set-up where the secretary completes the initial administrative questionnaire and the assistant performs the tests - Participate in daily practice organization and clinical exchanges with colleagues Compensation For this position, you will receive a 35% royalty. Benefits - Full technical platform; - Premises organized into 3 practices; - No administrative tasks; - Total freedom to manage your schedule; - Optimized capacity: increase your capacity to welcome patients in an optimal environment; - Zero management: we take care of HR, general services and logistics; - Specialized medical secretaries: trained in your specialties, they ensure intelligent appointment scheduling for a fluid agenda; - Dedicated medical assistants: preparing each consultation and carrying out tests according to customizable protocols; - Optimized patient pathway: preliminary questionnaires, follow-up scores (asthma, urticaria, atopic dermatitis) and automatic advice sheets. Profile sought Qualified allergist, pulmonary allergist or pulmonologist, pediatric allergist. Contact us on: 07 44 71 65 08 or by e-mail at [email protected] Advert reference: 11515 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, leader in the integration of healthcare professionals in France, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your activity - Language training (Level B2) - Contact with our partner teachers - Follow-up to register with the French Medical Association - Dedicated consultant to support you Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Benefit from a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.
Allergist - Paris 75
Employee
800 - 800 per day
Paris 15e
As part of the development of its activity, a medical establishment in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris is looking for a new allergist M/F on a permanent contract. Conditions - CDI - Full or part-time - 1 to 4 days a week - Flexible schedule The structure You will be joining a modern, dynamic medical center located in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, in the Grenelle district. The structure benefits from a strong patient base and a solid reputation for the quality of its care. The organization favors fluid, collaborative activity, with a multidisciplinary team and dedicated administration to enable practitioners to focus on their clinical activity. Remuneration - 800 gross/day Assignments - Adult and pediatric allergology consultations - Allergological assessments and diagnostic tests - Follow-up of chronic allergic pathologies and adaptation of treatments - Coordination with other specialties and multidisciplinary exchanges - Participation in business and patient development - Adapting schedules according to the practitioner's availability The benefits - Modern technical platform and latest-generation equipment - Dedicated administrative team to handle all non-medical tasks - Dynamic, friendly working environment - High patient flow guaranteeing sustained activity - Excellent location in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris - Optimized working conditions for comfortable, efficient practice - Possibility of adjusting the schedule to suit your availability The little extra The 15ᵉ arrondissement offers a pleasant living environment with nearby Parc André-Citroën and numerous local shops. The area is well served by public transport, making daily commutes and consultation visits easy. Profile required Allergist qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the Ordre. Contact us on: 07 44 71 65 08 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Ad reference: 12579 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, leader in the integration of healthcare professionals in France, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your activity: - Introduction to our partner teachers - Follow-up for registration with the French Medical Association - Dedicated consultant to support you Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Benefit from a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.
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