Medecine études

After 100 years of teaching medicine, the University of Namur is offering students the opportunity to specialize in general medicine on the Namur campus.

A unique opportunity for master's students to continue their course of study at a faculty that makes proximity and quality of teaching its watchwords.

Medecine études

The program

This three-year program includes assistantship preparation courses, internships in general practice and/or hospital wards, accompanied practice seminars and mentoring.

The benefits of training

  • Quality teaching and expertise

    Codiploma by the University of Namur and UCLouvain, this program unites the strengths and expertise of our two universities through training, mentoring, simulation-based learning, communication expertise, but also the organization, supervision and monitoring of internships.

    In this codiplomation, personalized follow-up and a friendly atmosphere are assured.

  • A special focus on rural medicine

    The practice of general medicine in rural areas can be more comprehensive and varied than in the city. It may involve more technical procedures (minor surgery, pregnancy monitoring, general pediatrics...) with less recourse to second-line care, and lead the practitioner to juggle consultations and home visits, with the distances that this entails.

    The Master of Specialization makes you aware of the advantages and challenges of rural practice identified by the University of Namur's brand-new University Observatory in Rural Medicine.

  • An innovative approach to training you for the digital evolution of the profession

    The training reinforces your mastery of digital on several aspects:

    • using interfaces to manage your patients: teleconsultations, telemonitoring, computerization of patient records, digital billing...;
    • IT security and the risk of hacking, in collaboration with numerous experts;
    • Legislation in the medical field: medical law, medical secrecy, in collaboration with the CRIDS (Centre de Recherche, Information, Droits et Société) at the University of Namur.

  • The importance of quality communication

    The training emphasizes the importance of your relational and interdisciplinary skills in the quality of your communication.

    Quality caregiver-caregiver communication increases your patient's sense of "good health" and adherence to treatment, and limits the risk of complications. It also contributes to your job satisfaction and well-being.

    Parallel to this, a good command of caregiver-to-caregiver communication is essential in your dealings with other front-line practitioners and with your specialist colleagues.

  • The well-being of patients... and also of the practitioner

    A mentor accompanies you throughout the three years of training to prepare you effectively for your future profession, your personal development and your eventual installation. He makes sure you pay attention to the balance between your professional and personal life.

  • A modern, innovative simulation training center

    A front-line simulation center immerses you in simulated situations, as close as possible to practical reality, and debriefs you to draw out the technical and human learning elements, in a spirit of benevolence and the right to make mistakes. Emphasis is also placed on interprofessional simulation.

  • A strong regional base for the organization of internships

    In addition to the national network of internship masters approved by the Federal Public Service Public Health, you benefit from collaborations with field actors in the Namur region for the organization of your paid internships and accompanied practice seminars.

  • Access to research training

    You can continue your training with a PhD and follow the research program in primary care medicine at the University of Namur.

Key dates

The Master of Specialization in General Medicine is subject to federal quotas. In this context, you must follow the admission procedure and take a selection test at the end of the master's degree.

In February, an information session is held in collaboration with UCLouvain and Master 3 course delegates.

The registration for the competitive examination in medicine must be done via the UCLouvain competitive examination. The pre-course internship takes place in the second quarter and the examination takes place at the end of June in two phases.

L’registration at the University of Namur is done once the result is known.

Specialization in general medicine via codiplomation is contingent. However, students registered for the general medicine competitive examination at UCLouvain who are not included in the codiplomation have the option of continuing at UCLouvain.

Faculty of Medicine - Section Master of Specialization
Place du Palais de Justice - B-5000 Namur
mastermg@unamur.be
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Doctors' professions

For various health policy reasons, the number of doctors who will be admitted to practice general or specialist medicine under the INAMI, i.e. Belgian Social Security, is limited.

Generalists and specialists

After a 6-year core curriculum (3 years bachelor's degree and 3 years master's degree), students who become doctors can complete their studies with a master's degree specializing in either general or specialist medicine.

The general medicine is a primary care-oriented clinical specialty with its own distinctive features: varied activity embracing all fields of medicine with a comprehensive and longitudinal (over time), person-centered approach, and intervening at an early and undifferentiated stage of disease development. GPs establish a long-lasting and privileged relationship of trust with their patients, enabling them to play a central role in patient care. General medical practices are varied (solo, group or network practice, medical home, etc.).

The distinctive feature of specialized medicine is that it focuses the doctor's activity in a field that has his or her predilection, enabling him or her to acquire in-depth skills and accumulate specific experience, over time. Some specialties are practiced only in hospitals, others either privately or in hospitals. Some are very close to patients, others less so (laboratories). Some require hard work and long working hours, while others are more comfortable and can be adapted to suit individual needs. All provide great intellectual satisfaction. All are very useful to those who suffer.

Other possibilities

Other opportunities include scientific research, for example through the Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique, which grants Research Aspirant mandates, public health (occupational medicine, expert appraisals, hygiene, hospital management), tropical medicine and development cooperation, medical informatics, pharmacology, toxicology, scientific journalism, medical law.