Parallel to the practical training, the specialist candidate will follow a university training programme organised as follows :
part - Foundation studies
Three years, full time, consisting of :
• Theory
• Seminars
• Supervised practical exercises
Sessions organised by the different department services, the Belgian Society of Internal Medecine or associated specialities and inter-university conferences.
The theoretical sessions of the first two years form part of the specific university training programme (FUS, in French).

part - Higher studies
Two years, full time, consisting of :
• theory : specialised courses in General Internal Medecine, Evaluation of the quality and organisation of treatment
• Seminars
• A supervised apprenticeship period in a hospital