FSP in Berlin: Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Berlin is run by Ärztekammer Berlin. The exam takes place in Berlin. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
Berlin FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Ärztekammer Berlin |
|---|---|
| Exam city | Berlin |
| Fee | 550 € — Advance bank transfer; full payment within 2 weeks, then an invitation. |
| Format | 3 parts × 20 min: (1) simulated anamnesis, (2) written documentation, (3) medical conversation + translating 5 terms, 2 abbreviations, 3 lab values (same scheme as Baden-Württemberg). |
| Pass criteria | 60% (36 points) SEPARATELY in each part, max 60 points. The same strict structure as BW. |
| Application | First apply to LAGeSo (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales) for Approbation; after an 'FSP required' confirmation, register directly with Ärztekammer Berlin. |
| Waiting time | Not specified. |
What's specific to this state?
In Berlin the candidate can register directly with the Kammer (subject to LAGeSo approval) — slightly more direct. No dictionary.
Dialect note: Berlinerisch ('icke', 'dit', 'wat') — the capital has many foreign physicians and colorful everyday speech. The exam expects standard Hochdeutsch from you; but the simulated patient may slip into everyday speech — so knowing the regional dialect helps.
Practice the exam in Berlin format
A real FSP simulation with an AI patient in this state's format — anamnesis, Arztbrief and case presentation.
How do you apply?
First apply to LAGeSo (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales) for Approbation; after an 'FSP required' confirmation, register directly with Ärztekammer Berlin.
General rule: you don't apply directly to the Kammer. First you apply to the relevant state authority (Approbation / Berufserlaubnis); that authority refers you to the FSP. Start preparing early — waiting times range from weeks to months depending on the state.
Official source
For current and binding information, always rely on the Kammer's official page: Ärztekammer Berlin — official FSP page ↗