[Medical education in otorhinolaryngology in Germany. Implementation of the new licensing regulations for physicians].
BACKGROUND
In 2003 new regulations for the licensing of German physicians came into effect. The aim of this study was to survey the present status of realization in German otorhinolaryngology (ORL) university departments.


METHODS
A questionnaire containing 31 items was sent to all German ORL university departments.


RESULTS
A total of 31 (86%) ORL departments responded to the questionnaire. Most faculties reacted correctly in the practical realization of the new regulation demands. Regarding the quality of written and practical examinations, some changes have to be considered in order to maintain high quality standards.


CONCLUSIONS
The demands of the new licensing regulations have not yet been fully implemented. Therefore, medical education must gain importance in the daily clinical routine. Establishment of nationwide learning objectives and resources pooling for written examinations would be helpful.
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Klinik und Poliklinik für HNO-Heilkunde, Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus der Technischen Universität Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden. marcus.neudert@uniklinikum-dresden.de
Kemper
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Zahnert
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D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D005858:Germany; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D008007:Licensure, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires