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Jeremiah Question by Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2025
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I'm currently pursuing my mbbs in a foreign country. I wish to pursue my PG/residency in germany. Do I have to pass the FMGE exam or can I go ahead with my PG admission process directly?

Ans: Hi Jeremiah
No, FMGE is not required to pursue PG/residency in Germany. FMGE is required only if you plan to practice medicine in India after earning your foreign medical degree. Since your goal is to pursue postgraduate medical education and work in Germany, you can skip the FMGE unless you intend to return and practice in India.
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Hello, I have completed my MBBS from Georgia. I do not have a Georgia medical license, but I have passed the FMGE exam and I hold an Indian medical license. I want to pursue PG/Residency (Facharztausbildung) in Germany. Kindly confirm: 1. Is FMGE mandatory for Germany, or can I apply directly for PG/residency there? 2. Has there been any new rule in Germany that requires a doctor to have a license from the same country where MBBS was completed? Please let me know if, with my profile (Georgia MBBS + FMGE passed + Indian license, without Georgia license), I am eligible to apply for PG/residency in Germany under current rules. Thank you.
Ans: Hi Sahil,

Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Unfortunately, you cannot obtain a medical license from Georgia. Even though you completed your medical degree there, you didn't meet the necessary requirements specific to Georgia. Similarly, to practice in India, graduates who completed their courses outside India must also meet specific criteria. This is quite common in many countries.

To obtain your license, candidates are required to take and pass an eligibility exam. That’s why you took the FMGE in India.

Regarding Germany
To study PG Medicine in Germany after your MBBS from Georgia as an Indian, you must get your foreign qualification recognized by a German State Medical Council, learn German to C1 level, pass the FSP (Fachsprachprüfung), and then undergo the Approbation (licensing) process, often via an observership/prep program, to get your license and apply for specialist training (Facharzt) in German hospitals. Your Indian license isn't directly applicable, so you must follow Germany's pathway to become a licensed doctor there.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Document Assessment & Deficiency Letter:
Apply to a German State Medical Council (e.g., in Bavaria, Berlin) to assess your Georgian MBBS degree. They'll compare it to German standards and issue a "Deficiency Letter" (Defizitbescheid) listing missing subjects/hours.

2. German Language Proficiency:
Learn German to a B2 level for initial entry and C1 level (TELC C1 Medizin) for full licensing and specialist training.
FSP (Fachsprachprüfung - Medical Language Exam):
Pass this specialized medical German exam (often after B2/C1) to prove your clinical communication skills.

3.Preparatory Program/Approbation Process:
Enroll in a preparatory course (often 6-12 months) in Germany.
This helps you:
Attend an Observership (Hospitation) in a German hospital (1-6 months) to get practical experience and a confirmation letter.
Prepare for the Knowledge Exam (Kenntnisprüfung) if needed, to cover any subject deficiencies from your degree.
4. Obtain Provisional License (Berufserlaubnis):
After passing FSP and potentially the Knowledge Exam, you get a temporary license to work under supervision.
5. Apply for Specialist Training (Facharzt):
With your license, you apply for Junior Physician (Assistenzarzt) positions in your desired specialty at German hospitals, a 4-6 year process.

Key Points for Indian Candidates with Georgian MBBS:
No Indian License Needed: You don't need your Indian license to start; you need German licensure.
Georgian Degree Recognition: The process is rigorous; ensure your university and degree meet German standards.
Language is Key: German fluency (C1) is non-negotiable for success.

It is a lengthy process. Why don't you pursue the same in India?

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