Open Facilities for Training in European Neurology (OFTEN): a European Board of Neurology initiative

The European Board of Neurology has established Open Facilities for Training in European Neurology (OFTEN) by creating a databank of excellent or good neurological departments from 14 European countries willing to receive trainees from abroad (http://www.uems.be/neuro.htm). Further expansion of this databank with an increased number of participating departments and countries is planned. The databank should make it easier both to find a relevant department for training abroad and to obtain funding from various sources. No financial support is available in the program itself. The ultimate aim of this cross‐European training is to improve neurological skill, knowledge and attitude. It will also promote European co‐operation and harmonization in quality of care.