[Novel revision of the training regulations for German physicians-Consequences for trainees and trainers in rheumatology]. / Neue Musterweiterbildungsordnung ­ Konsequenzen für die Weiterzubildenden und die Weiterbilder in der Rheumatologie.

Rheumatology training is reorganized with the implementation of the revision of the training regulations for German physicians (MWBO) to become a specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology. This article focusses on novel aspects including far-reaching waiver of reference numbers, the professionally recommended training plan, the e­logbook, the regulation of specific training periods and the requirement of reapplication for the training authorization in addition to the contents of training. These aspects involve direct consequences for trainees and trainers.