RiliBÄK

RiliBÄK, short for Richtlinien der Bundesärztekammer für die ärztliche Weiterbildung, is a set of guidelines published by the German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer). It defines the framework for postgraduate medical education in Germany, outlining the objectives, content, and duration of specialty training, as well as the required practical experience and competencies that trainees must acquire. The guidelines cover the roles and responsibilities of training supervisors, the organization of training sites, and the documentation and assessment procedures used to verify progress, such as training logs and progress reports, up to the final examination for a Facharzt (specialist) qualification.

RiliBÄK also provides rules for recognizing and accrediting training facilities (Weiterbildungsstätten) and specifies the conditions under which a physician can be approved to supervise trainees. The document is intended to be implemented in conjunction with regional training regulations (Weiterbildungsordnungen) issued by the state medical associations (Ärztekammern) and is periodically updated to reflect advances in medicine and changes in professional standards. While not a binding law, RiliBÄK is widely used by hospitals, clinics, and practices that offer specialization training and by medical boards when assessing compliance and quality of education.

A new edition or supplement is typically released every few years, with revisions addressing new specialties, updated competency requirements, or procedural rules. Availability is generally through the Bundesärztekammer's website and related professional bodies.