[Speeding-up and improving the training of medical students in phthisiology]

The causes of difficulties with making up the staff of physicians in tuberculosis institutions and its long terms were analyzed. The need of phthisiologists was studied according to the applications of the health departments from 8 central regions of the RSFSR. The initiative and experience of the Tuberculosis Chair of the Ryazan Medical Institute with specialized training of subinterns in phthisiology are described.