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1. The general legal regulations for German medical degrees are found in the Approbationsordnung. This law is valid for any medical degree in Germany, regardless of whether it is a Regelstudiengang (traditional degree structure with modules such as physiology, medical microbiology, or internal medicine) or a Reform- or Modellstudiengang (more modern degree structure, often with modules such as cardiovascular system or musculoskeletal system). Even within these two categories, there is a lot of heterogeneity with respect to assessment, exams, etc. Every university is different. One advantage of studying at a university offering a Regelstudiengang is that switching universities is much easier in that case.
2. In general, pretty vague. Often, lecture notes are uploaded to online platforms, but they aren't always overly helpful for exam preparation. Many students focus on old exam questions as well as prep books/platforms (such as Medi-Learn, Endspurt or Amboss), with the added help of shorter textbooks where necessary. But there are huge differences with respect to how different students prepare. When I think back, many of my fellow students used different textbooks, different approaches to exam preparation, etc. Everybody's finding his or her own way.
3. No need to worry. The vast majority of students complete their degree. Drop-out rates for medicine are very low. They are somewhat higher for international students, but that's usually due to language problems and/or lack of social cohesion. In my experience, international students are more likely to study alone (or with other international students), more likely not to keep in touch with other students, more likely not to stay on top of regulations, deadlines, etc., which of course raises the risk of failing exams. If your command of German is decent, and if you make sure to study "as German students would", keeping in touch regularly, forming study groups, staying on top of administrative details, etc., you will most likely be able to successfully complete your degree. I know plenty of international students who did very well in their degree.
4. There is very little individual guidance. German universities favour a "DIY" approach to studying. But medicine has the huge advantage that every student takes the same exams at the same time. Hence there is a strong sense of cohesion among medical students, and students help each other all the time. So again, you don't really need to worry. A good mastery of German is the most important aspect in my opinion. If your German is decent, everything else will fall into place.