Table 2

Departments responsible for teaching and examining on tobacco and smoking.

DepartmentNumber (% of total) medical schools
TeachExamine
Numbers add up to >100% as most medical schools report teaching and examination within more than one department.
Public health12 (48)10 (40)
General practice8 (32)8 (32)
Clinical medicine10 (40)10 (40)
Pharmacology4 (16)4 (16)
Pathology8 (32)9 (36)
Psychology/psychiatry4 (16)
Other7 (24)2 (9)
Other (specified)Basic medical sciences, biomedical sciences, “medical education”, child healthRespiratory module year 1, phase 2 integrated exams (years 3 and 4)