Knowledge exam · Preparation
Preparing for the Kenntnisprüfung
A planned, structured learning path for international physicians strengthening their medical knowledge for the German exam.
What is the Kenntnisprüfung?
The Kenntnisprüfung is a medical knowledge examination within Germany’s recognition process for physicians with an international qualification.
The exact exam and requirements may vary by responsible authority. APPROUVA does not replace official or legal advice.
How APPROUVA plans to prepare you
01
Clinical reasoning
Analyse cases systematically and reach well-founded conclusions.
02
Differential diagnosis
Recognise possible diagnoses and prioritise them safely.
03
Diagnostics & treatment
Select investigations and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
04
Case presentation
Present cases clearly, systematically and professionally.
05
Exam confidence
Stay composed and demonstrate your competence under pressure.
06
Focused revision
Consolidate the topics most relevant to the examination.
07
Original protocols
Learn from previous examination questions and case protocols.
08
Simulations
Practise realistic examination situations and receive direct feedback.
09
Medical German
Communicate medical content correctly and clearly in German.
10
Long-term value
Strengthen knowledge and clinical presence for medical practice.
Planned learning format
After you register, we will email you the final scope, schedule and participation terms.
- Live teaching with a physician’s perspective
- Structured recorded content
- Clinical case discussions
- Oral exam simulation
COURSE PLAN · 11.2026
The medical learning path
A structured teaching plan from November 2026 through March 2027 — based directly on the supplied schedule.
Cardiology
01.11–05.12.2026
- — pAVK
- — EKG
- — Bradykarde Herzrhythmusstörungen · SSS · AV-Block · Schenkelblock
- — Tachykarde Herzrhythmusstörungen · Extrasystolen · Vorhofflimmern · AVNRT · AVRT · Ventrikuläre Tachykardie
- — Tachykarde Herzrhythmusstörungen — Vertiefung
- — Synkope · Herzinsuffizienz
- — Schock · Lungenarterienembolie
- — TVT · Aortendissektion
- — Endokarditis · Arterielle Hypertonie
- — CPR · Herzschrittmacher
- — KHK · ACS · Myokardinfarkt
- — Thoraxschmerzen · Simulation · Wichtige EKG-Fälle
Pulmonology
06–17.12.2026
- — Röntgenthorax · Pleuraerguss · Pleuritis
- — Pneumonie
- — Pneumothorax · BGA
- — Asthma bronchiale · COPD
- — Dyspnoe · Simulation
Gastroenterology
02.01–31.01.2027
- — GI-Blutung · Hepatitis
- — Cholezystitis · Cholangitis
- — Divertikulitis
- — Ikterus · Cholestase · Leberzirrhose
- — Magenkarzinom
- — Gastritis · Ulkuskrankheit
- — Peritonitis · Alkoholintoxikation
- — Ileus · Hernie
- — Kolorektales Karzinom
- — Akute Pankreatitis · Chronische Pankreatitis · Pankreaskarzinom
- — Akutes Abdomen · Simulation
Trauma & surgery
03–14.02.2027
- — Rettungsablauf
- — Distale Radiusfraktur · Proximale Femurfrakturen
- — Sprunggelenkfraktur · Rheumatoide Arthritis
- — Allgemeine Frakturlehre · Frakturen im Kindesalter
- — Schulterluxation · Claviculafraktur
- — Kompartmentsyndrom · Osteoporose
Neurology
20.02–03.03.2027
- — Migräne · Kopfschmerzen
- — Epidurales Hämatom · Subdurales Hämatom · SAB · Intrazerebrale Blutung
- — Schlaganfall · Meningitis
- — Epilepsie · Koma
- — Restless-Legs-Syndrom · Polyneuropathie · Bildgebungsquiz
Further specialties & final preparation
06–31.03.2027
- — Hämatologie · Milzruptur · Transfusionen
- — Anämie · Eisenmangel · Vitamin-B12-Mangel
- — Nephrologie · Niereninsuffizienz · Elektrolytstörungen · Ödeme
- — Endokrinologie · Schilddrüse · Diabetes mellitus
- — Cushing-Syndrom · NNR-Insuffizienz
- — Infektiologie · Sepsis · Nosokomiale Infektionen · Weichteilinfektionen
- — Wundbehandlung · Verbrennung · Todeszeichen · Laborquiz · Prüfungsstrategie
Next step
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