PREPARATION COURSE FOR THE MEDICAL LANGUAGE EXAM (FSP)

Target group

The preparatory course for the specialist language exam is aimed at international doctors who are in the process of obtaining recognition. The course provides targeted preparation for everyday working life in Germany and for the specialist language exam set by the relevant medical association.

Admission requirements

• Proof of completed medical studies abroad (by presenting a certified diploma)
• Proof of application for the granting of the German licence to practise medicine at the responsible regional council (by submitting a confirmation of receipt)
• Proof of German language skills at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (by presenting a recognised B2 certificate from Goethe-Institut, Telc or ÖSD, no older than 2 years)

Lecturers

The teachers of the preparatory course for the medical language exam are qualified lecturers with excellent academic degrees and many years of teaching experience in adult education.

Course objective

The aim of the course is to provide international doctors with the professional and linguistic skills they need to pass the Medical Association's specialist language exam and communicate confidently in everyday clinical practice in Germany.

To this end, participants should

• be able to confidently apply the communicative and clinical skills required for the exam (medical history, patient presentation, patient information, documentation),
• have a command of medical German at a level relevant to the exam,
• realistically practice typical exam situations, and
• be professionally prepared for practical communication situations through the use of simulated patients.

E-Learning

Various e-learning formats such as interactive exercises, quiz modules, case studies, and simulations are available to deepen your knowledge.

Methodology

The preparatory course is characterized by a diverse range of methodologies: group work, role-playing, simulations, and communication exercises are supplemented by specialist keynote lectures. Dictionaries and medical reference works are available in the classroom library.

There is a particular focus on exam-oriented clinical case studies. This activates existing knowledge and builds new knowledge in a practical way – closely aligned with the requirements of the exam and future medical practice.

The course follows a blended learning concept that combines classroom sessions with digital learning opportunities.

Certificate of attendance

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Evaluation

For quality assurance purposes, the course is evaluated twice: once in the middle of the course and again at the end of the course – by both the participants and the lecturers.