title: Clinical immunology--guidelines for organization, training and certification: memorandum from a WHO/IUIS/IAACI meeting.
abstract: This Memorandum describes the status and scope of clinical immunology, allergology, and laboratory immunology, and their involvement in the diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of a large number of diseases. The strengthening of these specialities within the organization of health care facilities in developed and developing countries is underlined, based on appropriate training of doctors, non-medical scientists and technicians. A common core programme for basic training in clinical immunology is presented.
mesh_terms: D000486:Allergy and Immunology / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D002568:Certification; D003479:Curriculum; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D000078329:Workforce