[Training of foreign physicians in France. Analysis and suggestions]

The training of foreign physicians in France raises difficult problems unsolved so far but new measures are being studied. The critical analysis of the current situation can help find out solutions which provide a better answer to current needs both for students wishing to follow a complete training in France and for those, already M. D. willing to come here to get a specialisation course. "DIS" have been suppressed but, getting access to the position of "intern" through the competitive examination even tailor-made may not be the best solution. The background in the home country, the opinions of university supervisors must be determining factors. For specialists already graduated requiring upper level further training it is necessary to improve information and circulation of applications. The success of expected reforms implies awarding a specific budget and modifying in-depth the conditions of choice of training positions.