[Specialist examination in clinical chemistry. Voluntary examination for higher competence].

The Swedish Society for Clinical Chemistry has now completed its second board examination for voluntary specialist diploma in clinical chemistry. The first day comprised a 6 hour written examination (about 20 essay questions). The second day was an oral examination in front of five clinical chemists representing different aspects of the specialty, firstly as questions on the subject as a whole and secondly in the form of a seminar where original research work carried out by the examinee was discussed.