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Belgium
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- Duration of studies
- Trainee selection process
- Specialty curriculum authority
- Licensing authority
- Areas of specialization
- Legal references
Duration of studies
- General Training: 2-3 years
- Specialist Training: 2-6 years
In line with current legislation, the training lasts from two to six years and consists of clinical practice under the tutorship of the university training director.
Trainee selection process
There are different methods of selection depending on the university. Generally, there is no specific entrance examination, and the selection for specialized studies depends on the posts that are available. The candidates are selected according to their curriculum vitae and any other merits they may have. In Belgium, selection typically occurs in the first two years at university, and the number of students that finish their studies is almost equal to the number of posts available for specialization.
Specialty curriculum authority
The Ministry of Public Health, assisted by:
- Board of Specialists and General Practitioners
- Commission for the Recognition of Specialists
- Commission for the Recognition of General Practitioners
A jury regularly examines the medical student's progress with the help of reports from the training supervisor.
Licensing authority
- Ministère des Affaires Sociales, de la Santé Publique et de l’Environnement
- Direction de l’Art de Guérir
- Cité Administrative de l'État (CAE)
- Quartier Vésale, 6ième étage
- B - 1010 BRUXELLES
- Ministerie van Sociale Zaken, Volksgezondheid en Leefmilieu
- Directie Geneeskundepraktijk
- Rijks Administratief Centrum (RAC)
- Vesalius Gebouw, 6e verdieping
- B - 1010 BRUSSEL
- tel: +32-2-210.4758
- fax: +32-2-210.4746
- e-mail: Philippe.vanlangendonck@health.fgov.be
- website: www.socialsecurity.fgov.be
Areas of specialization
- Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées (D.E.S.) – Médecine Légale:
- D.E.S. en Médecine Légale
- D.E.S. en Psychiatrie Médecine Légale
- D.E.S. en Evaluation du Dommage Corporel
- Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées (D.E.S.) Médicales:
- Anatomo-Pathologie
- Anesthésie-Réanimation
- Biologie Clinique
- Chirurgie, Orientation Chirurgie Générale
- Chirurgie, Orientation Chirurgie Plastique
- Chirurgie, Orientation Neuro-Chirurgie
- Chirurgie, Orientation Orthopédie-Traumatologie
- Chirurgie, Orientation Urologie
- Dermato-Venérologie
- Médecine Générale
- Médecine Interne, Orientation Cardiologie
- Médecine Interne, Orientation Gastro-Entérologie
- Médecine Interne, Orientation Médecine Interne d'Ensemble
- Médecine Interne, Orientation Pneumologie
- Médecine Interne, Orientation Rhumatologie
- Médecine Nucleaire
- Médecine Physique et Réadaptation
- Neurologie
- Obstétrique et Gynécologie
- Ophtalmologie
- Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie
- Pédiatrie
- Psychiatrie
- Radiologie et Imagerie Medicale
- Certificates:
- Certificat d’Enseignement en Médecine Générale
- Certificat de Fréquentation en Microchirurgie
Legal references
- Arrêté Ministériel 30 Août 1978.
- Arrêté Royal 21 Avril 1983.
- Arrêté Ministériel 3 Septembre 1984.
- Arrêté Ministériel 1 Décembre 1987.
- Arrêté Ministériel 9 Juin 1994.
- Arrêté Ministériel 11 Mai 1995.