Defizitbescheid: What It Means and How to Handle It
Understanding the deficit notice in your Approbation journey
What Is Defizitbescheid?
Defizitbescheid (deficit notice) is a formal decision issued by the German medical authority stating that your medical degree is not fully equivalent to the German Staatsexamen. This does NOT mean rejection — it simply means you need to pass the Kenntnisprüfung (KP) in addition to the FSP exam to obtain Approbation.
Why Do Most Indian Doctors Get Defizitbescheid?
Most Indian MBBS graduates receive a Defizitbescheid because the Indian medical curriculum differs from the German one in certain areas (clinical hours, specific rotations). This is normal and expected — do not be worried. With proper preparation, the KP exam is very manageable.
What Happens After Defizitbescheid?
- You are assigned specific subject deficiencies
- You register for the Kenntnisprüfung (KP)
- You prepare for and pass the KP exam
- Combined with your FSP pass, you receive Approbation
In the meantime, you can get a Berufserlaubnis and start working immediately.
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