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Exam Date: August 17, 2025
In Denmark, to practice medicine legally, you must obtain authorization from the Danish Patient Safety Authority (Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed). For graduates from outside Denmark or the EU/EEA, passing an authorization test is a key step.
Eligibility Criteria
• Danish Medical Graduates: Automatically eligible for authorization after completing required internships.
• EU/EEA Medical Graduates: Usually recognized under mutual recognition agreements but might need to fulfill language and documentation requirements.
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) from non-EU/EEA countries: Must pass an authorization test to prove competency.
• Basic requirements include:
o Medical degree recognized by Danish authorities.
o Proficiency in the Danish language (typically B2-C1 level).
o Completion of required internships or clinical experience.
Registration Process
1. Submit Application:
Apply for authorization with the Danish Patient Safety Authority, including your medical diploma, transcripts, proof of language skills, and professional experience.
2. Evaluation of Credentials:
Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence with Danish medical education standards.
3. Invitation for Authorization Test:
If required, you will be invited to take the medical license (authorization) exam.
4. Register for Exam:
Follow instructions to register for the exam after invitation. Registration deadlines and exam dates are communicated individually.
Exam Pattern
• Format:
o Written exam plus oral/practical assessments.
o Focus on clinical knowledge, diagnostics, treatment plans, and ethical decision-making.
• Written Part:
o Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering basic medical sciences and clinical knowledge.
o Short Answer Questions and case-based questions.
• Oral/Practical Part:
o Clinical skills assessment with patient scenarios.
o Communication and ethical issues evaluation.
• Language: Exam conducted in Danish.
• Duration: Varies, typically a few hours split over written and oral sessions.
Detailed Syllabus
• Basic Medical Sciences:
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology.
• Clinical Subjects:
Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Public Health.
• Clinical Skills and Reasoning:
Diagnosis, treatment planning, emergency care, patient communication.
• Ethics and Legal Aspects:
Danish medical laws, ethical standards, patient rights.
• Language Competency:
Ability to communicate effectively in Danish with patients and healthcare teams.
Master Danish Language: High proficiency is crucial; invest in advanced Danish courses focused on medical terminology.
Review Danish Medical Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with Danish clinical guidelines, ethical codes, and legal frameworks.
Practice Case Studies: Focus on clinical reasoning and decision-making using case-based questions.
Mock Exams and Clinical Skills Practice: Engage in simulations or role-plays for oral and practical components.
Use Official Resources: Danish Patient Safety Authority and Danish Medical Association often provide guides or sample questions.
The authorization exam is scheduled throughout the year depending on demand.
Dates are provided individually after the application process and credential assessment.
