Intensive preparation course for the medical knowledge examination (KP)

Intensive preparation course for the knowledge examination (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 job market. This course is AZAV certified and can be financed with an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the Employment Agency or the Job Centre.

In the following, we inform you about admission requirements, contents, duration and costs of our qualification measure Intensive Course Knowledge Examination Medicine (KP).

Target group

The Intensive preparation course for the medical knowledge examination (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 job market.

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 (Fachsprachprüfung) of the responsible medical association or participation in the Intensive preparation course for the medical language examination (FSP).

Lecturers

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

Course objective

Based on the knowledge examination, the Intensive preparation course for the medical knowledge examination (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

Methodology

The course Knowledge Examination in Medicine 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 course costs can be financed by an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the employment agency (Arbeitsagentur) or the job centre (Jobcenter).

Certificate of attendance

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

Evaluation

For quality assurance purposes, the intensive course is evaluated twice (in the middle and at the end of the course) by the participants and the lercturers.