Semestrial clinical evaluations : these evaluations are established (in writing) by the practical training supervisor of each candidate and aim to test different items. The evaluations of all the candidates are reviewed during the two semestrial meetings of the ensemble of the practical training supervisors.

First part
At the end of these three years of training, each candidate will be evaluated during the course of an interview aimed at testing his general knowledge in internal medecine. Further to the application of the Royal Decree of 16 March, 1999, at the end of his first two years of training, the candidate will receive an attestation proving that he has successfully accomplished a specific university training course.

Second part
At the end of these three years of training, each candidate will be evaluated during the course of an interview aimed at testing his in-depth knowledge in Rhumatology. The writing of a thesis (20-25 pages) on a subjet of Rhumatology and the publication of an article. Upon fulfilment of the above-described training requirements, the teaching committee will award the academic title in rhumatology.

This title does not replace official recognition by the ministerial validation committee. It attests the successful completion of an academic and scientific study programme in the context of specialised training leading to this validation.