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The study of medicine includes a state examination. Proof of passing the second section of the medical examination is a prerequisite for the license to practice medicine.

Medical training includes:

• a six-year course of study in medicine at a university or equivalent institution of higher education, which includes a continuous practical training (practical year) of 48 weeks;
• training in first aid;
• a three-month nursing service,
• a clinical traineeship of four months and
• the medical examination, which must be taken in two sections.

The standard period of study, including the examination period for the second section of the medical examination, is six years and three months. The first section of the medical examination is taken after studying medicine for two years. The second section of the medical examination is taken after four years of medical study, including one practical year after passing the first section of the medical examination.

Among other things, you must enclose the following with your registration:

• the birth certificate, in the case of married or registered partners also the marriage / civil partnership certificate
• proof of higher education entrance qualification (university entrance qualification); in the case of certificates acquired abroad, also the notification of recognition from the competent authority
• the study book or a corresponding proof of the periods of study
• Certificate of participation in the training events (original)

Further documents are mentioned in the application forms

You must register in writing for the medical examination. Use the prescribed forms in each case. Submit your application with the required documents to the State Examination Office.

State Office for Labour, Consumer Protection and Health

• § 10 Licensing Regulations for Physicians (ÄApprO)

No professional approval. If necessary, please contact the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Women and Family.

Phone (0331 866-0)

poststelle@masgf.brandenburg.de