Courses for Fachsprachprüfung (FSP)
Exam-focused training for doctors – live online via Zoom: in small groups or one-to-one tutoring.
Medical graduate Frank prepares you specifically for all three parts of the Fachsprachprüfung – with realistic cases, clear structure and personal feedback, so you quickly know where you stand and what to focus on next.
- Simulations & role plays just like in the exam (anamnesis, patient information, doctor-doctor conversation)
- Individual feedback incl. correction of doctor’s letters
- A structured plan up to the exam – even if you have little time
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The FSP courses are ideal for you if you...
- have little time because you are working at the same time – and want to practice efficiently
- already have good language skills but are still unsure about structure and phrasing (medical history, case presentation, doctor’s letter)
- are medically fit, but freeze up in exam situations (nervousness/anxiety)
- have already failed the FSP once and now want to specifically correct typical mistakes
Then you will find the course that best suits your situation below.
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Courses for Fachsprachprüfung in detail
Here you can find course content, schedule, dates and prices – depending on your format.
2-weeks-course (group)
Who is this course for?
The 2-week group course is ideal for you if you- are about to take the Fachsprachprüfung or
- want to prepare yourself in terms of content and language at an early stage – even without a fixed exam date.
What you will learn in the course:
- Anamnesis
- Description of instrument based examinations or other medical procedures
- Medical vocabulary (preclinical / clinical, diagnostics, therapies)
- Written documentation/ doctor’s letters
- Evaluation and detailed improvement of your written documentation
- Case presentations
- Development of individual learning strategies
- Communication training: doctor / patient, doctor / doctor
Procedure & scope:
- Online lessons via Zoom
- 30 hours total (3 hours/day, Monday through Friday)
- Small group
Next Courses:
23.02 – 06.03.2026 (16:00 – 19:00 o’clock)
16.03 – 27.03.2026 (12:00 – 15:00 o’clock)
18.05 – 29.05.2026 (09:00 – 12:00 o’clock)
20.07 – 31.07.2026 (17:00 – 20:00 o’clock)
Requirements for participation:
B2 certification (Goethe, Telc, Testdaf) or proof of sufficient knowledge of German by passing a placement test (online)
Price:
499 €
No obligation · clear initial assessment · next steps
4-weeks-course (group)
Who is this course for?
The 4-week group course is ideal for you if you- want to build up a routine step by step (instead of just a ”final sprint”),
- need more time for feedback, repetition, and simulations, or
- want longer support until the exam.
What you will learn in the course:
- Anamnesis
- Description of instrument based examinations or other medical procedures
- Medical vocabulary (preclinical / clinical, diagnostics, therapies)
- Written documentation/ doctor’s letters
- Evaluation and detailed improvement of your written documentation
- Case presentations
- Development of individual learning strategies
- Communication training: doctor / patient, doctor / doctor
- Simulation of a Fachsprachprüfung
Procedure & scope:
- Online lessons via Zoom
- 48 hours total (3 hours/day, Monday through Thursday)
- Small group
Next Courses:
02.03 – 26.03.2026 (09:00 – 12:00 o’clock)
06.04 – 30.04.2026 (09:00 – 12:00 o’clock)
20.04 – 14.05.2026 (17:00 – 20:00 o’clock)
01.06 – 25.06.2026 (17:00 – 20:00 o’clock)
06.07 – 23.07.2026 (09:00 – 12:00 o’clock)
03.08 – 27.08.2026 (09:00 – 12:00 o’clock)
07.09 – 25.09.2026 (17:00 – 20:00 o’clock)
02.11 – 26.11.2026 (09:00 – 12:00 o’clock)
Requirements for participation:
B2 certification (Goethe, Telc, Testdaf) or proof of sufficient knowledge of German by passing a placement test (online)
Price:
799 €
No obligation · clear initial assessment · next steps
Comparison of the two group courses
Not sure which format fits you best? Here are the key differences at a glance.
(Spoiler: 2 weeks is ideal for a final sprint shortly before the exam. 4 weeks is ideal if you want to build routine step by step.)
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One-to-one tutoring (1:1)
Who is 1:1 ideal for?
Private lessons are particularly suitable if you- want to work on specific weaknesses (e.g., doctor’s letters, conversation skills, vocabulary),
- need to remain flexible in terms of time,
- want to focus on a specific part of the exam, or
- need to fine-tune your knowledge shortly before the exam.
What you will learn in this course:
- Medical history & conversation skills
- Doctor-doctor communication (case presentation)
- Medical vocabulary (diagnostics, therapy, everyday clinical practice)
- Doctor’s letter training, including correction and specific suggestions for improvement
- Description of diagnostic tests and medical procedures
- Individual learning strategies for your final sprint
Procedure:
- Online lessons via Zoom
Dates:
We coordinate appointments individually – to suit your schedule.
Price:
95 € / h
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Crash Course in Internal Medicine (Abdomen)
for the third part of the FSP
In three hours, you will practice typical cases from internal medicine (abdomen) as they may appear in the third part of the exam—with a clear structure, targeted wording, and personal feedback from medical graduate Frank Heilgeist.
Who is the crash course ideal for?
The crash course is particularly suitable if you
- need to polish up your skills shortly before the exam,
- are unsure about the case presentation and questions in part 3, or
- want to present medical procedures/examinations in a clear and structured manner.
What you will learn in the crash course
- Description of abdominal diseases with respective differential diagnoses
- Anatomy and physiology of internal organs (vessels, ductal systems, intra- and extraperitoneal structures)
- Acute abdomen from an internal and surgical perspective
- Apparative diagnostics, evaluation of sonographic findings
- Patient education regarding surgical procedures (cholecystectomy, appendectomy)
Procedure & scope:
- Online lessons via Zoom
- Duration: 3 hours
- Focus: Internal medicine (abdomen) – 3rd part of the exam
Dates
Dates are arranged individually (depending on availability).
Requirements for participation:
B2 certification (Goethe, Telc, Testdaf) or proof of sufficient knowledge of German by passing a placement test (online)
Price:
95 €
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Crash Course ORTHOPEDICS
for the third part of the FSP
Target audience:
Our course is aimed at all doctors who want to prepare intensively for the third part of the specialist language exam (orthopedics) of the Medical Association.Course content:
- Description of orthopedic diseases with respective differential diagnoses
- Structure and function of individual joints / joint types
- General fracture theory
- Orthopedic examination e.g. shoulder / hip joint / knee joint etc.
- Explanation of different types of reduction
- Surgical treatment of fractures
Next Courses:
Will follow soon
Duration:
3 h
Students:
8 to 12 people (max.)
Teacher:
Frank Heilgeist, DaF – lecturer, medical graduate
Requirements for participation:
B2 certification (Goethe, Telc, Testdaf) or proof of sufficient knowledge of German by passing a placement test (online)
Price:
75 €
Your preparation for the Fachsprachprüfung
Free 15-minute Zoom call
We briefly clarify your current level, your goal and your schedule – and recommend the right course format (2 weeks, 4 weeks, crash course or 1:1).
Course start with a clear structure
You practise all three parts with realistic cases, role plays and targeted vocabulary. You receive feedback and always know what to work on next.
Exam confidence through simulation & fine-tuning
We practise typical exam situations and improve communication and doctor’s letters until you feel confident.
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This is what you practise for the Fachsprachprüfung
Doctor–patient conversation
- Anamnesis & communication (structure, follow-up questions, patient information)
- Medical vocabulary for diagnostics, therapy and everyday clinical routine
- Communication that works in everyday hospital life (clear, precise, patient-friendly)
Doctor–doctor communication
- Case presentation: findings, suspected diagnoses, therapy plan
- Description of instrument-based examinations and medical procedures
- Precise medical language: short, clear, structured
Doctor’s letter / documentation
- Doctor’s letter training incl. correction and concrete suggestions for improvement
- Structure, typical wording, avoiding common mistakes
Your teacher: Frank Heilgeist
Frank Heilgeist studied medicine in Berlin and has been teaching for over 20 years. In the course you receive exam-focused training with clear structure and personal feedback – so you become more confident in all three parts of the exam.
- Exam-like role plays & case work
- Concrete feedback (incl. optimisation of doctor’s letters)
- A clear plan up to the exam
What participants say
Mr. Heilgeist is one of the best German teachers and doctors I have ever met. He helped me wonderfully to prepare for the FSP. He explained the structure of the doctor’s letter to me perfectly. Working with him improved both my general and medical German.
While studying with him, I felt like I was studying medicine again. He refreshed all my medical knowledge in 2 weeks. […]
We had a lot of fun and laughed a lot during the lessons. I was very lucky to meet Dr. Frank Heilgeist.
Bayram Alkan (Rating at Google with 5 stars)
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FAQ for Fachsprachprüfung
During the Fachsprachprüfung, the medical German language skills are tested by the Medical Association. Only if this exam is passed, one can apply for a license to practice medicine in Germany and / or work as a doctor. Doctors who do not belong to the EU countries have to take an additional knowledge test about 10 months after passing the FSP in order to obtain the German license to practice medicine.
At least general German at level B2. In addition, basic medical language skills in the fields of internal medicine, orthopedics, surgery and ENT.
Between several months and a few weeks. It all depends on whether you want to prepare yourself or choose an intensive course or combine both. For example, we offer a two-week compact course in which we prepare you for the FSP. Afterwards, you can use the information, documents and content you have gathered to further prepare yourself.
60 minutes.
It consists of 3 parts of 20 minutes each: Doctor-patient conversation, documentation and doctor-doctor conversation.
In general, it is always about basic medical language skills in the fields of internal medicine, orthopedics, surgery and ENT. This involves listening and reading comprehension as well as verbal and written expression.
A total of 60 points is possible. At least 60% must be achieved in all three parts in order to pass the exam.
At the medical associations of the respective federal states.
The exam can only be taken on site at the medical association of the respective federal state. It is not possible online.
The registration procedure differs depending on the federal state. You can find more information at the medical association of your federal state.
That depends on the respective state or district medical association. In some federal states you will receive your examination result directly after the examination. In the Berlin Medical Association, you will be informed of your exam result no earlier than one week and no later than 2 weeks after the Fachsprachprüfung.
You can retake a failed Fachsprachprüfung as often as you like. However, each attempt will cost you the fee of the respective medical association of the federal state.
he costs of the examination for the Fachsprachprüfung vary at the medical associations of the federal states between 350 and 600 €, depending on the federal state.
Free 15-minute Zoom call
Frank Heilgeist, German as a Foreign Language Lecturer, Medical Graduate
My name is Frank, and I would be happy to help you find a suitable course to prepare for the Fachsprachprüfung or the Kenntnisprüfung. Of course, this is completely non-binding and free of charge.
What you will know afterwards
- Which course (2 weeks, 4 weeks, crash course, or 1:1) is best for you
- What you should specifically practice before the exam
- What next steps make sense for you