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Denmark
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- Duration of studies
- Trainee selection process
- Specialty curriculum authority
- Licensing authority
- Areas of specialization
- Legal references
Duration of studies
There is an internship of 1.5 years.
- General Practice: 3.5 years
- Specialist Training: 4-7.5 years
Trainee selection process
Specialist training takes place at hospitals. Physicians are paid during this period. Access is dependent on the number of available hospital posts.
Specialty curriculum authority
The specialty curriculum authority is the National Board of Health. The Board is also responsible for the registration of doctors in medicine.
Licensing authority
- The Danish National Board of Health
- Amaliegade 13
- P.O. Box 2020
- DK - 1012 COPENHAGEN K
- tel: +45-3391.1601
- fax: +45-3393.1636
- e-mail: sst@sst.dk
- website: www.sum.dk
Areas of specialization
Legal references
Order of the National Board of Health (No.1011 of 14 December 1993)
