Testing the relevance of the European Curriculum ver- sion 2.0: a prospective European survey

revised to meet with the standard EU formulations. The diagnostic parts were modified, where relevant, to assess competence in interpretation of diagnostic tests rather than hands-on ability to perform them. With increasing demands for accreditation in particular within the laboratory specialties this is a logical development, but it remains to be seen if young hematologists would score better in the new version of the European Hematology Curriculum. The new CV Passport, revised according to the European Hematology Curriculum, is internet-based and includes tags to selected educational material for each section and individualized interactive features which makes it an ideal tool for self-assessment by hematologists in training. It is difficult to underestimate the importance of the European Hematology Curriculum in the context of an integrated Europe. Now there is professional consensus where the scope, content and minimum competences of our medical specialty are concerned. Meanwhile, Europe is slashing its borders to allow for free movement of its citizens. This development may or may not deliver on its promise of professional mobility, employment opportunities and, finally, greater prosperity and equity for all. But it will definitively affect the geographical scope of training medical specialists. To have already come so far as to agree upon a European Hematology Curriculum is one thing. Another is to acquire knowledge about the educational realities that exist in the different countries in order to face the challenges that Europe is posing. To this end it is important to regularly perform the Competence Survey and to act upon its results.