Take the state examination in human medicine

If you are studying human medicine at a Hessian university and would like to take a section of the medical examination (state examination), you must apply for admission.

The medical examination (state examination) is part of medical training and must be taken in three stages. Students of human medicine at a Hessian university who wish to take the medical examination must register for and be admitted to this examination in advance.

Registration takes place at the Hessian State Office for Health and Care (HLfGP).

This is where, among other things, the state examinations are organized, applications for admission are received, invitations are issued and certificates are issued.

The licensing regulations for doctors list in detail which evidence and information must be enclosed with the application.

The Hessian State Office for Health and Care (HLfGP) has been responsible since 01.01.2023.

Please contact the Hessian State Office for Health and Care (HLfGP).

1. Section of the medical examination (M1)

• Signed application form
• Birth certificate
• Documents that result in a change of name (e.g. marriage certificate)
• University entrance qualification/school leaving certificate

• Master data sheets

• First aid certificate
• Nursing service
• Certificates of teaching events (certificate of regular and successful participation in the following teaching events Annex 1 to the licensing regulations for doctors (ÄAppO))
• Proof of participation in seminars totaling at least 98 hours (integrated courses including clinical subjects).
• Proof of participation in seminars with clinical relevance amounting to at least 56 hours. (In Frankfurt and Marburg, the above certificates are usually transmitted electronically by the relevant dean's office).

1. Section of the medical examination (M2)

• Signed application form
• Master data sheets
• Medical clerkship certificates
• Certificate of teaching events (certificate of regular and successful participation in the teaching events to be completed in accordance with Section 27 of the German Medical Licensing Regulations (ÄAppO), including a clinical elective (Section 2 (8) ÄAppO) (is transmitted electronically by all universities to the HLfGP).
• if the M1 was not taken in Hessen additionally:
  • Certificate of the 1st section of the medical examination
  • birth certificate
  • Documents that result in a change of name (e.g. marriage certificate)

1. Section of the medical examination (M3)

• Signed application form
• Master data sheets
• Certificates of the practical year (PJ)
• if the M2 was not taken in Hessen additionally:
  • Birth certificate
  • Documents that result in a change of name (e.g. marriage certificate)
  • University entrance qualification/school leaving certificate
  • Certificate of the 2nd section of the medical examination

• Forms: Application form
• Online procedure possible: yes
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: no

The medical examination (state examination) is taken in three sections:

• the first section of the medical examination after studying medicine for two years,
• the second section of the medical examination after studying medicine for three years after passing the first section of the medical examination and
• the third section of the medical examination after studying medicine for one year after passing the second section of the medical examination.

Objection & legal action (Administrative Procedure Act)

• Admission to the medical examination must be applied for online:
• The application is submitted electronically
• Confirmation of receipt will be sent by e-mail immediately after the online application has been submitted.
• The application for admission can be withdrawn without giving reasons as long as the notification of admission or rejection of admission has not yet been delivered. The application must be withdrawn in writing.
• Admission and the invitation to the written part of the examination will be sent via the electronic mailbox at least 7 days before the examination.
• You will receive further details on the examination venue, start and duration of the examination, seat number, procedure and technique of the examination procedure with the admission letter.
• The admission or invitation must be printed out and brought to the examination.
• Certificates of passing the examination will be sent by post. Notifications of failed examinations will be sent by post.

The application for admission must be submitted electronically and must be received by the HLfGP by January 10 (spring term) or June 10 (fall term).

The admission and invitation to the written part of the examination will be sent via the electronic mailbox no later than 7 days before the examination, the invitation to the oral-practical examination no later than five calendar days.

Examination fee: Fee 95,00 EUR

- The fee must also be paid if admission is refused or withdrawal is declared after admission. If the application is withdrawn before admission or rejection has been granted, a reduced fee of EUR 40.00 must be paid.: Fee 40,00 EUR