Abstract
Enabling a developing country to become self-sufficient in health care is a major feat. This two-part article outlines how a general practice training project was established in Uganda to prepare postgraduate students to work in rural hospitals. The first part looked at the setting, personnel, and facilities. Part 2 outlines the curricula and clinical practice.
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