Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge examination (KP)

Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) is aimed at international doctors in the recognition process. The intensive course specifically prepares both for the knowledge examination of the competent licensing authority and for the German health care system. This course is conseived for self-payers from abroad.

In the following, we inform you about admission requirements, contents, duration and costs of our Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP).

Target group

The Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) is aimed at international doctors in the recognition process. The course specifically prepares both for the knowledge examination of the competent licensing authority and for the German health care system. This course is conseived for self-payers from abroad.

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)
Passed the specialist language examination of the responsible medical association or participation in the internal intensive course Fachsprachprüfung Medizin.

Lecturers

Lecturers of the Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) are qualified medical specialists with relevant experience in medical teaching.

Course objective

Based on the knowledge examination, the Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) focuses on the following topics:

Practice of physical examination techniques
Case training under the supervision of a doctor
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Clinical Pharmacology/Pharmacotherapy
Microbiology
Imaging Techniques
Radiation Protection
Legal questions concerning the exercise of the medical profession

E-Learning

In order to deepen the acquired knowledge, the participants have various e-learning formats at their disposal, such as quizzes, interactive scenarios or simulations.

Mentoring programm

With the mentoring programm, participants are assigned advanced native-speaking medical students who act as mentors and advise them in regular personal meetings and, where possible, provide concrete help with medical questions and about learning methods.

Methodology

The Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) is characterized by a large variety of methods. One focus is on trial-oriented clinical case studies. This activates already existing knowledge and imparts new knowledge to the participants, which is closely related to the examination as well as to their later professional reality. The intensive course is based on the didactic concept of blended learning, which combines traditional classroom teaching and e-learning.

Funding

The Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) is conseived for self-payers from abroad.

Certificate of attendance

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

Evaluation

For quality assurance purposes, the Basic preparation course for the medical knowledge exam (KP) is evaluated twice (in the middle and at the end of the course) by the participants and the lecturers.