European Training Requirement
The content of the Belgian Inter-University Course in Geriatric Medicine (BIUCGM) is based on the European Training Requirements (ETR) in Geriatric Medicine. The ETR in Geriatric Medicine are established by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)1 and are outlined in the European Training Requirements (ETR)2 for Geriatric Medicine, with the most recent version approved in October 2020 and under review for an update in late 2025. These requirements detail the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for specialists, including domains on general considerations, patient care knowledge, and additional skills. While a unified board certification doesn't exist, these guidelines aim to harmonize specialist training across EU member states, with a voluntary European Geriatric Medicine Specialist Exam (EGeMSE) available.