Official Expert Answerabout 1 month ago
Time varies by Ärztekammer, but most candidates report something like \~20 minutes for the Arztbrief part. The bigger lever is not “writing faster”, but using a fixed structure so you never get stuck.
Template that saves time (train with timer):
• Aufnahmegrund / Vorstellung
• Relevante Anamnese + Vorerkrankungen + Medikation + Allergien
• Befunde/Diagnostik (key results only)
• Arbeitsdiagnose + DD (short)
• Therapie + weiterer Plan
Exam reality: clarity + medical logic \> perfect style. Even with some grammar mistakes you can pass if the content is understandable and structured.
Template that saves time (train with timer):
• Aufnahmegrund / Vorstellung
• Relevante Anamnese + Vorerkrankungen + Medikation + Allergien
• Befunde/Diagnostik (key results only)
• Arbeitsdiagnose + DD (short)
• Therapie + weiterer Plan
Exam reality: clarity + medical logic \> perfect style. Even with some grammar mistakes you can pass if the content is understandable and structured.