Table 1.
Overview of general characteristics of the Dutch undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes
Name and structure | Duration | Qualification after graduation |
Preclinical training (bachelor) | 3 years | Bachelor of Medicine |
Clinical training (master) | 3 years | Physician, MD |
Resident not in training | Optional | – |
Residency training or training for general practitioner | 3–6 years | Medical specialist, general practitioner |