How the Supplementary Exam for Medics (Doplňujúca skúška) went on May 28, 2024
2024-06-07 23:00
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:
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:
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
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.
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.