Good German language skills are important for doctors in Austria. International doctors must meet certain requirements to work as doctors in Austria. This includes passing the German language examination administered by the Medical Association.
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) and the Vienna Medical Association are therefore offering a new live webinar starting in October. It is called " Exam Preparation: German Medical Terminology for Physicians ".
Preparation for the specialist language exam
In the webinar, participants receive important information about the exam. They learn how the exam is structured. They become familiar with the oral and written parts of the exam .
The webinar includes examples from the everyday work of doctors. Participants practice typical exam situations. They learn important medical terminology. They also practice explaining medical information simply and accurately .
Practicing speaking and writing
Part of the exam involves speaking . Doctors speak differently to patients than to other doctors. In the webinar, participants practice both situations. They learn to explain difficult medical terms to patients in simple terms. They also practice important medical terms for conversations with other doctors.
Another part of the exam is writing. Therefore, the webinar also includes writing exercises . Participants write, for example, medical reports or patient letters. They receive tips on structure and appropriate sentence structure.
Free, online and every month
This webinar is for international doctors with German language skills at level B2 or C1 . It is especially intended for those who will soon be taking the specialist language exam. The webinar will take place online from 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm on the second Thursday of each month, starting in October .
Participants can ask questions about the exam. They can discuss examples. They can also practice typical exam situations. The ÖIF language portal offers further free German learning resources. The "German for Healthcare Professions" page also provides information and learning materials for doctors.
Learning German for work
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) also offers other free online German courses for professional purposes. Immigrants, refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, and Ukrainian displaced persons can learn German there. Many courses are online, allowing participants to learn at home or elsewhere.
For doctors, there is already a course called " German for Doctors ". Participants practice important words and conversations for working in a hospital or doctor's office.
The new webinar has a different goal. It directly prepares participants for the specialist language exam. On the The language portal also offers German courses for work in other professions. These include, for example, nursing, gastronomy, hospitality, tourism and food retail.