[Practical teaching in occupational medicine. A good angle of approach in preventive medicine]

A new teaching programme in occupational medicine was established in Bergen in 1991, as a joint project between the Institute of Occupational Medicine and several doctors engaged in occupational medicine in the Bergen area. The medical students, in groups of five, visit one of these company doctors for one day. During this day, they learn about the Occupational Health Care Unit, visit a company together with the doctor, and interview one employee. The education was evaluated by the students in 1992 and 1993. The comments from the students led to some changes in the programme. Student satisfaction was high, with a slight increase from 1992 to 1993. The programme led to increased enthusiasm for occupational medicine among the students.