[A basic course in pulmonary diseases as part of specialist training in internal medicine]

According to the new plan for specialist training in internal medicine in Norway eight different basic courses are planned. The first course in pulmonary medicine was arranged in 1988 and was attended by doctors from all parts of Norway. A theoretical and practical programme was set up for five days, covering central parts of pulmonary medicine. The participants asked for more case presentations and plenum discussions. A systematic educational system in each department of medicine which trains candidates for internal medicine, may further increase the benefit obtained from these basic courses.