LEK
LEK
The LEK exam is a state-administered, standardized test for all graduates of medical universities in Poland, including the Medical University of Lublin. Its purpose is to verify the comprehensive medical knowledge and skills acquired by graduates, ensuring they meet the national standards required for safe and effective medical practice.
Administered by the Center for Medical Examinations (CEM - Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych), passing the LEK is a prerequisite for obtaining a medical license in Poland. It's also often a key requirement for the automatic recognition of Polish medical degrees in other EU countries and the UK, usually after completing a postgraduate internship.
In accordance with the requirements of Directive 2013/55/EU the license to practice in Poland can be issued after passing the license exam LEK and after completing a post-graduate internship (in Polish: staż podyplomowy). The LEK exams are available in Polish and English language versions.
For the details, please check the website of CEM (Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych): www.cem.edu.pl/english_m.php
Registration for the LEK exam.
LEK exam is organised twice a year – in September and in February
You can take part in the exam if you are:
1. A graduate of the 6-year MD program
2. A 6th year student of the 6-year MD program (condition: you have fully credited 10 semesters)
The first step for registration is creating an account in the SMK2 system:
https://smk2.ezdrowie.gov.pl/login
Then you must apply for a role in the system.
"IMPORTANT: You apply for a role „student” if you are a 6th year student and did not graduate yet. If you already graduated, you apply for a role "graduate". Your application is then sent to MUL, where your identity is confirmed.
When your role is confirmed, you can apply for the exam.
https://www.gov.pl/web/zdrowie/lekarski-egzamin-koncowy-lek