The study plan serves as a structured guide for preparing for the knowledge test (Kenntnisprüfung). It focuses on key topics relevant to the oral-practical exam, including the most common conditions in internal medicine and surgery, along with additional content on emergency medicine, clinical pharmacology, imaging techniques, radiation protection, and legal aspects of medical practice. It also covers fundamental medical knowledge and essential clinical skills.

Each study unit concludes with sample questions similar to those that may appear in the knowledge test.

The required preparation time depends on your existing knowledge, language skills, and daily study time.

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As a rough guideline: If you study intensively, you should plan for about 50 to 100 days to go through all the chapters of the study plan. Since you likely already have some prior knowledge, you won't need to read every chapter in detail.

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Tip: Start preparing a few months before the Kenntisprüfung and set up a realistic study schedule. Take into account how many hours you can dedicate each day alongside work or other commitments.

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Language tip: Medical terminology in German can be an additional challenge. Consider targeted language training, such as the Lingoda & AMBOSS preparation course, which combines a language course with learning exam-relevant content.

For the oral exam, confidence in speaking freely is crucial.
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Here are some tips:

• Practice speaking aloud as often as possible – even if it feels unfamiliar at first.
• Record yourself and listen to identify areas for improvement.
• Train difficult words by reading medical terms out loud until they feel natural.

The more you practice speaking, the more confident you’ll be in the exam!