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[Continuing education in the Nordic countries].
1Utdanningsavdelingen Den norske laegeforening, Oslo. inger.johanne.oien@legeforeningen.no
Summary
The Nordic Labour Market Agreement allows medical specialists to practice across Nordic countries. However, significant differences in specialist training organization exist, despite the agreement
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- International Healthcare Policy
Background:
- The Nordic Labour Market Agreement facilitates cross-border certification for medical specialists.
- It also promotes collaboration in specialist training among five Nordic countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the Nordic Labour Market Agreement concerning medical specialist certification and training.
- To identify discrepancies in specialist training organization across Nordic countries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of published statements from the joint working group on medical manpower forecasts and specialist training.
- Comparative review of specialist training systems in Nordic countries.
Main Results:
- Significant variations exist in how specialist training is structured in each Nordic country.
- The agreement assumes uniform training standards, but coordination between training systems appears lacking.
Conclusions:
- While the Nordic agreement promotes mobility, uncoordinated training systems pose a challenge.
- Further harmonization of specialist training is needed to fully realize the agreement's potential.