European Respiratory Society MD PhD programme in respiratory science

Eickelberg, O., Laurent, G., Nicod, L.P., Hartl, S., Siafakas, N.M. and Paton, J.Y. (2010) European Respiratory Society MD PhD programme in respiratory science. European Respiratory Journal, 36(2), pp. 229-230. (doi: 10.1183/09031936.00046410)

Abstract

As part of its mission, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) is dedicated to promoting education and scientific endeavour in respiratory medicine. This position statement proposes an important additional activity in this area by coordinating MD PhD degree fellowships in respiratory medicine that will be conducted in European academic centres of excellence. This scheme is aimed at providing the very best training programmes for medical or science graduates within 5 yrs of completing their first qualification. This scheme is directed at the highest level graduates in medicine and science with the aim of educating and training them in the very best laboratories. It is predicted that the scheme is likely to attract medical graduates from Europe. However, in light of ERS outreach to all countries and in recognition of the need to attract young scientists, we suggest that after the initiation and trial period it would be open to medical and science graduates worldwide. Laboratory and clinical research is key to achieving improved future care for patients suffering from respiratory diseases

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: on behalf of the ad hoc committee
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Paton, Dr James
• Authors: Eickelberg, O., Laurent, G., Nicod, L.P., Hartl, S., Siafakas, N.M., and Paton, J.Y.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Clinical Specialities
• Journal Name: European Respiratory Journal
• Journal Abbr.: Eur. Respir. J.
• ISSN: 0903-1936
• ISSN (Online): 1399-3003

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