TY - JOUR T1 - HERMES examinations in adult and paediatric respiratory medicine JF - Breathe JO - breathe SP - 311 LP - 312 DO - 10.1183/20734735.004211 VL - 7 IS - 4 AU - S. Mitchell Y1 - 2011/06/01 UR - http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/7/4/311.abstract N2 - The HERMES examinations in adult and paediatric respiratory medicine mark significant milestones in the overall mission to Harmonise Education in Respiratory Medicine for European Specialists. The knowledge-based examinations originate from the corresponding HERMES syllabi in adult respiratory medicine and paediatric respiratory medicine, covering 90 multiple choice questions taken over 3 hours at the ERS Annual Congress. Individuals now have the opportunity for a number of options should they wish to sit the examination In-training assessment: for those currently within their specialist training period Self assessment: open to all medical practitioners who would like to benchmark themselves European Diploma: for those who are nationally accredited adult or paediatric respiratory specialists Detailed individual feedback according to syllabus topics will be provided to allow participants to assess … ER -