FSP in Hessen: Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Hessen is run by Landesärztekammer Hessen (LÄKH). The exam takes place in Frankfurt am Main. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
Hessen FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Landesärztekammer Hessen (LÄKH) |
|---|---|
| Exam city | Frankfurt am Main |
| Fee | 650 € — One of the most expensive Kammer FSPs in Germany. |
| Format | 3 parts × ~20 min: Arzt-Patient/anamnesis · Dokumentation/Arztbrief · Arzt-Arzt/case presentation. A committee member plays the patient role; a medical dictionary is provided. |
| Pass criteria | No explicit score; a structured scheme, result announced verbally. Unlimited retakes. |
| Application | First apply to the HLfGP (Hessisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Pflege) → once approved, request an appointment on the LÄKH portal (portal.laekh.de). |
| Waiting time | Legally, application confirmation within at most 4 weeks. A preferred month may be suggested. |
What's specific to this state?
The Hessen FSP is valid in 3 states: Hessen, Schleswig-Holstein, Saarland. Unlimited retakes.
Dialect note: Hessisch — pronounced in everyday speech; the exam is in Hochdeutsch. 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 Hessen 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 the HLfGP (Hessisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Pflege) → once approved, request an appointment on the LÄKH portal (portal.laekh.de).
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: Landesärztekammer Hessen (LÄKH) — official FSP page ↗