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Would you like to take a section of the medical examination? Here you can find out how and where to submit your application.

Detailed description

To complete your medical training, you must successfully pass the medical examination before your local medical authority. The medical examination consists of three sections. Passing the examinations is a prerequisite for your state licensure (approbation). You must apply for admission to the respective section of the medical examination at your local medical authority.

 

Information

Prerequisites

First part of the exam

  • You have already studied medicine for two years and successfully completed all required coursework and one elective subject.
  • You have completed first aid training.
  • You have completed 3 months of nursing service.

Second part of the examination

  • After passing the first part of the examination, you studied medicine for another three years and completed all required coursework.
  • You have completed a 4-month internship.

Third Section

  • After passing the second part of the examination, you studied medicine for another year and completed all required coursework.
  • You have successfully completed practical training in the subjects of “Internal Medicine,” “Surgery,” and your elective subject.

Documents required

  • birth certificate
  • If applicable: marriage certificate
  • Study record or the document used at the respective university to prove the period of study

When registering for the first part of the medical examination, additionally:

  • Proof of university entrance qualification
  • for certificates from abroad: recognition certificate
  • Certificate(s) of successful participation in the required courses,
  • Proof of participation in first aid training
  • Proof of completion of nursing service

When registering for the second part of the medical examination, additionally:

  • Certificate(s) of successful participation in the required courses
  • Proof of performance
  • Proof of completion of the internship
  • Certificate of passing the 1st part of the medical examination

When registering for the third part of the medical examination, additionally:

  • Certificate of the practical year
  • Certificate of passing the 2nd section of the medical examination

Please note

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Deadlines

Your application for admission must be received by the competent authority by 10 January or 10 June.

Procedure

  • You submit your application along with the necessary documents to the responsible authority via the provided online service.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing documents or information from you.
  • As soon as all necessary documents are received and the application is complete, you will receive confirmation of completeness via the service mailbox.

Processing time

Processing takes several weeks

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 10 Licensing Regulations for Doctors (ÄApprO)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/_appro_2002/__10.html

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Last updated: 08.02.2026