CD-ROM Transnational Training Program in Cervical Cytology (CYTOTRAIN)

The Transnational Training Programme in Cervical Cytology (CYTOTRAIN) is a 3-yr project funded by the European Commission to harmonize training and qu ality standards in cervical screening across the European Union. The aim of the program is to develop new approaches in initial and continuing vocatio nal training, particularly in the area of life-long learning with the aim o f meeting national, regional, and local needs. We present a new approach to training in cervical cytology, using an interactive program of cytological images. The method used to prepare the program and the problems encountere d are described. The authors have the feeling that giving details of the or ganizational and management structure adopted for the project implementatio n might help other pathologists realize more or less similar CDROM training programs in their own field of activity. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.