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PKT Medizin (Patientenkommunikationstest): dates and rules

The C1 patient communication test for doctors, run by FIA in Frankfurt and online. You need a B2 certificate to register. The fee is 450 EUR (FIA, checked Oct 2026).

Next sitting
05 Nov 2026
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PKT: fee, requirements and where it counts

What is the PKT (Patientenkommunikationstest)?

A C1 communication test by FIA for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. It has three parts of 20 minutes: written documentation and two spoken parts. You pass with at least 60 percent in all three parts.

Source: fia-academy.de, checked 20 Oct 2026

How much does the PKT cost?

450 EUR (checked in October 2026). A booked date cannot be cancelled and the fee is not refunded.

Source: fia-academy.de, checked 20 Oct 2026

Which German certificate do I need to register?

A B2 German certificate. You upload a copy when you register and bring the original on the test day. A confirmation of course attendance is not enough.

Source: fia-academy.de, checked 20 Oct 2026

When do I get my PKT result?

Right after the exam. If you reach C1, FIA issues the certificate on the test day.

Source: fia-academy.de, checked 20 Oct 2026

Can I retake the PKT?

Yes, as often as you need, but not earlier than three weeks after your last test date.

Source: fia-academy.de, checked 20 Oct 2026

Does the PKT replace the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP)?

Only in some states. FIA says that for EU degrees the PKT is recognised in Hamburg and Hesse; holders of a non-EU degree must take the C1 professional language test (Fachsprachprüfung) of the state medical association there. In Saarland the PKT Medicine and Pharmacy counts for all degrees. For dentistry, ask your authority first. The licensing authority in each state decides.

Source: fia-academy.de, checked 20 Oct 2026

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