Key points
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There is wide variation in the duration and content of respiratory medical training in Europe.
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The free movement of labour within the European Union has created a need for internationally recognised standards of competence in medical specialties.
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The HERMES methodology has been set up to enable the creation and implementation of a full set of educational standards, from syllabus to individual assessment and accreditation of training centres.
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HERMES projects are now under way in seven areas of respiratory medicine.
See the entire Specialist clinical training (HERMES) chapter