Gilhus NE, Federico A, Grisold W, Müller L, Lopes Lima JM. Open Facilities for Training in European Neurology (OFTEN): a European Board of Neurology initiative.
Eur J Neurol 2002;
9:349-52. [PMID:
12099916 DOI:
10.1046/j.1468-1331.2002.00424.x]
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Abstract
The European Board of Neurology has established Open Facilities for Training in European Neurology (OFTEN) by creating a databank of excellent or good neurological departments from 14 European countries willing to receive trainees from abroad (http://www.uems.be/neuro.htm). Further expansion of this databank with an increased number of participating departments and countries is planned. The databank should make it easier both to find a relevant department for training abroad and to obtain funding from various sources. No financial support is available in the program itself. The ultimate aim of this cross-European training is to improve neurological skill, knowledge and attitude. It will also promote European co-operation and harmonization in quality of care.
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