Key Competencies in Emergency Medicine Training in Belgium: A New Criteria-Based Evaluation Strategy.

Background In French-speaking Belgium, Emergency Medicine (EM) has been a recognized professional qualification for the last two decades. Currently, there is no consensus on the core competencies required for EM postgraduates. During the six-year training period, the acquisition of technical skills (scientific knowledge and technical procedures) is emphasized, but little account is taken regarding the development of non-technical skills such as communication, collaboration, leadership, and professionalism.