This article describes the structure of the research training module, as a part of the education programme for anaesthesiologists in the eastern region of Denmark. The module consists of courses, independent work on a project, guidance and evaluation. In a period of about four years a total of 56 anaesthesiologists have completed the programme. A questionnaire revealed that 59% felt their abilities to read and interpret research had been improved and 30% reported an increasing interest in research. 40% had presented their project at scientific meetings and 25% had published their project.