title: [The Danish introductory position provides a qualified choice of specialty].
abstract: The Danish introductory position is unique. It is placed between internship and the main part of specialist education. Workplace-based assessment according to central objectives is central. The purpose of the introductory position is twofold: the resident is introduced to the specialty - the specialty choice is thus based on a context-based personal experience, and the specialties can assess the potential and suitability of the resident. Also opportunities for career counselling are strengthened. In this way both choice of specialty and selection into the specialties is qualified.
authors.affiliation: Løvsangervej 15, 4000 Roskilde. gunver@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Gunver
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lillevang
authors.forename: Kéri J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Mikines
authors.forename: Helle Thy
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Ostergaard
authors.forename: Peter Johan Heiberg
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Engel
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D003718:Denmark; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D010560:Personnel Selection; D013038:Specialization; D000078329:Workforce