Symposium: an introduction for those medical and science graduates consideringpursuing a career in tropical medicine research. (360G-Wellcome-079860_Z_06_Z)

Training in the Tropics The meeting will allow the directors of the major UK sponsored tropical medicine research groups to give brief presentations about the work of these units and about the opportunities that exist for gaining research experience and training in tropical medicine. This is crucial to bring in "new blood" for the research community. It allows junior staff who are working out with the main UK based centres to be able to interact with frontline staff in various disciplines. The meeting also allows discussion of funding opportunities with the main funders in the UK and allows an introduction to the fellowship programmes. The final part is a representative from the Royal College of Physicians specialist advisor committee who advise on the implications for training and promotion within the UK system.