Abstract
The relationship between examinations and training schemes is reviewed with special reference to post-graduate training in anaesthetics. Five basic types are described. Type 1 has internal assessment but no external standard setting body, Type 2 has internal assessment with an external standard setting body, Type 3 has the features of Type 2 plus an external multiple choice examination, Type 4 has a completely external examination, and Type 5 has a completely external examination but with strong feedback systems similar to Types 1, 2 and 3.

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