In Slovakia, as in many European countries, medical professionals are required to pass a Supplementary Exam (doplňujúca skúška). In May of this year (2024), the exam for doctors and dentists was conducted jointly.
Shortage of Medical Professionals in Slovakia
According to the International Association of Physicians in Slovakia, most regions of Slovakia have experienced a "prolonged shortage of professional medical staff (5500 doctors and 15000 nurses)" in recent years.
The shortage of medical staff in Slovakia presents opportunities for employment and professional development for foreign doctors.
Comprehensive test of medical knowledge
The exam for doctors and dentists, held on May 28, 2024, consisted of several stages:
→ Written Part – A theory test covering a broad range of medical topics across various disciplines:
For the specialization of General Practitioner, the subjects include:
For the specialization of Dentist, the subjects include:
→ Oral Part – An assessment of communication skills and the ability to analyze complex clinical cases.
→ Written Part – A theory test covering a broad range of medical topics across various disciplines:
For the specialization of General Practitioner, the subjects include:
- internal medicine,
- surgery,
- pediatrics,
- gynecology and obstetrics.
For the specialization of Dentist, the subjects include:
- internal medicine,
- surgery,
- therapeutic dentistry,
- conservative dentistry,
- pediatric dentistry,
- periodontology and oral medicine,
- orthopedic dentistry,
- dental prosthetics,
- maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery.
→ Oral Part – An assessment of communication skills and the ability to analyze complex clinical cases.
Details and feedback on the qualifying / supplementary exam (doplňujúca skúška)
We have conducted several interviews so that you can:
- how the exam on May 28, 2024, went,
- personal experiences with preparation and passing the additional exam on the first attempt,
- expectations and results shared by colleagues,
- valuable advice.
Pediatrician answers to the following questions:
Read the pediatrician's impressions of the Supplementary Exam for foreign doctors in Slovakia >>
A neurologist answered the following questions in an interview:
View the interview with the neurologist who passed the exam on the first attempt >>>
- How many participants were there?
- Difficulty of the supplementary / qualifying examination (doplňujúca skúška)
- Commission
- Comparison with exams in Ukraine
- Feelings before and after the exam: expectations and reality
- Tips for future exam takers
- Did the course help?
- Future plans
Read the pediatrician's impressions of the Supplementary Exam for foreign doctors in Slovakia >>
A neurologist answered the following questions in an interview:
- How long did you study for the exam?
- How was the exam held?
- How was the oral part of the supplementary/qualifying exam (doplňujúca skúška)?
- How many tests were there in the written part?
- What was the most difficult part of the written part of the supplementary/qualifying exam (doplňujúca skúška)?
- How many questions are asked in the oral part?
- What did you like and what was difficult in the exam?
- Is mental preparation for the exam important?
- How did you prepare for the supplementary/qualifying exam (doplňujúca skúška)?
- Were there any topics or questions that were particularly difficult?
- Evaluation of the difficulty of the exam
- Correlation between the effort spent on preparation and the result obtained
- What advice would you give to those who will be taking this exam?
- What are future plans?
View the interview with the neurologist who passed the exam on the first attempt >>>
Results of the qualifying / supplementary exam for foreign medics in Slovakia (Doplňujúca skúška lekár):
Analyzing the results:
Average percentage on the written exam (%PP):
- Highest: 100%
- Lowest: 50%
- Average percentage: 90.96%.
Average success rate by specialization (% odborne):
- Highest: 95%
- Lowest: 68,75%
- Average percentage: 83,78%.
Total scores (Spolu):
- Highest scores: 89
- Lowest score: 55
- Average score : 74.5.
Grade distribution by subject:
- Internal Medicine (VL): Varies from 12 to 20 points.
- Gynecology (Gyn): Varies from 15 to 20 marks.
- Surgery (Chir): Ranges from 13 to 20 points.
- Pediatrics (Pediat): 11 to 20 points.
- Intensive medicine (Int): 15 to 20 points.
Average percentage on the written exam (%PP):
- Highest: 100%
- Lowest: 50%
- Average percentage: 90.96%.
Average success rate by specialization (% odborne):
- Highest: 95%
- Lowest: 68,75%
- Average percentage: 83,78%.
Total scores (Spolu):
- Highest scores: 89
- Lowest score: 55
- Average score : 74.5.
Grade distribution by subject:
- Internal Medicine (VL): Varies from 12 to 20 points.
- Gynecology (Gyn): Varies from 15 to 20 marks.
- Surgery (Chir): Ranges from 13 to 20 points.
- Pediatrics (Pediat): 11 to 20 points.
- Intensive medicine (Int): 15 to 20 points.
Results of doctors who have taken Slovak courses for medical professionals
Written exam (PP):
- Grade point average: 90.83
- Minimum score: 75
- Maximum score: 100
Success rate in the major (% odborne):
- Average percentage: 84.63
- Minimum percentage: 78.75%
- Maximum percentage: 88.75%
Conclusion: The average results of graduates from the Slovak language course for medical professionals are quite high, with scores exceeding 90% on the written exam and approximately 85% in their specialty. These results significantly exceeds the minimum passing score.
- Grade point average: 90.83
- Minimum score: 75
- Maximum score: 100
Success rate in the major (% odborne):
- Average percentage: 84.63
- Minimum percentage: 78.75%
- Maximum percentage: 88.75%
Conclusion: The average results of graduates from the Slovak language course for medical professionals are quite high, with scores exceeding 90% on the written exam and approximately 85% in their specialty. These results significantly exceeds the minimum passing score.
SLOVAK COURSES FOR MEDICS
SLOVENČINA PRE ZDRAVOTNÍKOV Fáza 1 - Základy slovenského jazyka
SLOVENČINA PRE ZDRAVOTNÍKOV Fáza 2 - Lekárska slovenčina
SLOVENČINA PRE LEKÁROV Fáza 3 (+ príprava na kvalifikačnú skúšku)
SLOVENČINA PRE ZUBÁROV Fáza 3 (+ príprava na kvalifikačnú skúšku)
SLOVENČINA PRE ZDRAVOTNÉ SESTRY Fáza 3 (+ príprava na kvalifikačnú skúšku)
PRÁVNE MINIMUM pre zahraničných zdravotníkov Fáza 4
SLOVENČINA PRE ZDRAVOTNÍKOV Fáza 2 - Lekárska slovenčina
SLOVENČINA PRE LEKÁROV Fáza 3 (+ príprava na kvalifikačnú skúšku)
SLOVENČINA PRE ZUBÁROV Fáza 3 (+ príprava na kvalifikačnú skúšku)
SLOVENČINA PRE ZDRAVOTNÉ SESTRY Fáza 3 (+ príprava na kvalifikačnú skúšku)
PRÁVNE MINIMUM pre zahraničných zdravotníkov Fáza 4