title: The Oxford Training Scheme in Anaesthesia and other matters.
abstract: The Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has made proposals on the training of anaesthetists. These proposals have been implemented by the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics of the University of Oxford. The General Professional Training scheme was established in 1972 and is briefly described. Some of the results and the fate of those who joined as trainees are presented. Some conclusions are drawn.
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000193:education* / Q000266:history; D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000266:history; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004739:England; D049673:History, 20th Century; D013997:Time Factors