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Medical education at UNamur, which has been offered since 1929, was initially limited to the first year but was expanded in 1962 to include the second and third years. Since then, the Faculty has trained thousands of physicians who are now practicing in Belgium and around the world. In 2024, the Department of Medicine launched a master’s program specializing in general medicine. 

OUMRu Roundtables The OUMRu roundtables have been held in December since 2024. They bring together academic experts, frontline healthcare providers, policymakers, and others to discuss issues related to rural medicine.  2024 – First panel discussion Topics: Objectification of rurality and scarcity, with the participation of AVIQ and IWEPS;drivers of change, with the participation of Communes and the SSMG;Medical care in rural areas: the examples of Luxembourg, Sivry-Rance, and Namur.  2025 – Second roundtable discussion Topic: The elimination of the mandatory hospital internship and its replacement with an optional internship in areas facing a shortage of healthcare workers. Featuring Federal Deputy Jean-François Gatelier. 2026 – Third roundtable discussion December 3, 2026 (subject to confirmation)Topic: Perspectives on the shortage in rural areas. The roundtable will provide an opportunity to compare situations (France, Luxembourg, Flanders) and to reflect together on prospects and potential solutions. Contact person: Dr. Dominique Henrion - dominique.henrion@unamur.be Image University Observatory on Rural Medicine (OUMRu) See content Image General Practice Education See content Image Research Projects See content

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Clinical rotations during the third year of the bachelor's degree in medicine As part of its bachelor’s degree program in medicine, UNamur sends more than 150 third-year students on general practice rotations each year. To encourage these future practitioners to consider completing an internship in a rural area, far from the logistical amenities of the city, UNamur and the non-profit organization CAPMG are working together to establish host centers in these settings. Scientific studies have indeed demonstrated the impact of completing internships during medical school in underserved regions, with the aim of increasing and improving the success of future medical practices established in those areas. Setting up a training hub requires the presence of supervising physicians, housing, and adequate transportation solutions for the students. Thanks to the work of Aurélie Strickaert, PhD, and Dr. Dominique Henrion at the Faculty of Medicine, the project has already been implemented in the municipalities of Ciney, Rochefort, Ohey, Vresse-sur-Semois, and Viroinval in the province of Namur; Chimay in the Hainaut region; and Tintigny and Bouillon in the province of Luxembourg. In June 2026, 27 students will be sent to these facilities. This unique initiative will undergo a scientific evaluation in June 2026. Contact person: Aurélie Strickaert, PhD - aurelie.strickaert@unamur.be Learn more - Rural Medicine and Training: Clinical Instructors Play a Key Role … Master's Degree in General Practice The issue of underserved areas is central to UNamur’s motivation for establishing its specialized master’s program in general medicine, offered in partnership with UCLouvain. In addition to promoting rural areas, several initiatives are being developed in parallel: local and regional seminars closely aligned with students’ clinical practice, specialized training focused on rural settings, specific technical certifications, mentoring, and more. Contact person: Dr. Dominique Henrion - dominique.henrion@unamur.be Continuing education Sending general practice residents to rural areas requires the presence of volunteer preceptors. Various initiatives are being implemented to motivate prospective preceptors, particularly by highlighting the value of rural medicine, where daily practice differs from that in urban settings (more frequent emergency interventions and procedures, a role within the community, etc.). In this context, specialized and decentralized training programs are organized for general practitioners who commit to becoming preceptors. Contact person: Dr. Dominique Henrion dominique.henrion@unamur.be Image University Observatory on Rural Medicine (OUMRu) See content Image Research Projects See content Image Activities See content

UNamur offers you high-quality teaching and renowned pedagogical support: preparatory activities before the start of the yearexercises to acquire new study methodssubject revision in small groupsexam corrections with teachersYou are the priority of teachers and assistants throughout your training. Every effort is made to help you succeed.

The mission of this new university observatory is to gain a better understanding of the dwindling supply of general practitioners, particularly in areas of shortage in Wallonia, and to identify possible solutions in collaboration with those working in the field.

The Medical and Psychological Support Unit (CMP) offers services to current and prospective students who are experiencing ongoing difficulties that may prevent them from participating in classes on an equal footing with other students.

Saturday, June 27! The next open house will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.Mark your calendars now!Registration will open in early May. Explore the program Why choose Namur? The reasons why students choose the University of Namur.In a survey carried out among 1st year students, a few assets are more particularly highlighted: demanding courses, but matched by high-quality teaching support and highly available professors; the location of the university campus in the heart of a pleasant, easily accessible town; the friendly atmosphere of a human-sized university offering a wide range of courses in all sectors.The reputation of the University of Namur has always been based on its support for students.The aim is to gradually lead you, according to your abilities, er your initial knowledge, to mastery of university skills and the acquisition of total autonomy in managing your work.Each faculty puts in place the most appropriate means to maximize your chances of success: refresher programs before the start of the year (preparatory courses); review interviews after the first exams; sessions focused on acquiring new study strategies.All these activities are carried out by professors, assistants and university pedagogy professionals.From entry to the University through to dissertation supervision, in Namur, the involvement and availability of teachers is permanent. All these activities are carried out by professors, assistants and university pedagogy professionals.From entry to the University through to dissertation supervision, in Namur, the involvement and availability of teachers is permanent. Image A Namur atmosphere The choice of a university is also conditioned by the living environment.Namur has particular assets: a campus in the city center and close to the train station (5 minutes' walk); a natural and architectural heritage worth a detour; sports, cultural and leisure facilities to satisfy the most demanding.The friendly living environment and perfect integration of the campus into the city give the University a very special atmosphere that you're sure to appreciate. Contact Study info Rue de Bruxelles, 85 5000 Namur +32 (0)81 72 50 30 info.etudes@unamur.be Get to know UNamur Image Open courses See content Image Study information evenings See content Image Newsletter See content

The vast majority of books and magazines are available for direct access in the library. To help you locate them, here is a short summary of the location of the different shelf numbers.

General practice is a clinical specialty focused on primary care with its own distinct characteristics: a diverse scope of practice encompassing all fields of medicine, a holistic and longitudinal approach, a patient-centered focus for people of all ages, and intervention at an early, undifferentiated stage of disease progression. The general practitioner is the central figure in their patients’ health and establishes a lasting and privileged relationship of trust with them. 

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Since 2012, AEQES has been responsible for formative quality assessments of programmes and programme-related quality processes within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. UNamur’s various degree programmes are therefore regularly evaluated by the agency on a six-year cycle.