[The teaching hospital].

The teaching hospital is essential for Medical schools. Careful selection of students and a faculty with a commitment of teaching are very important. Development of a critical attitude and care for ethical principles should always be present. The acquisition of high technology should be considered a means for academic development rather than a purpose in itself. A national accreditation process is an important step towards achieving these goals in all teaching centers. A stronger cooperation between universities and national health authorities is urgently needed to avoid deviations in postgraduate training that are observed today.