title: Respiratory training in Spain.
abstract: Respiratory medicine is a varied specialty that encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases, specific diagnostic and treatment techniques, and both critical and chronic care patients. However, while in some countries is one of the most competitive specialties to get into, in Spain is one of the less popular options.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Miriam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barrecheguren
authors.affiliation: Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.
authors.forename: Beatriz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Abascal-Bolado