European Union of Medical Specialists
| Formation | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Type | IGO |
Region served | European Union |
Membership | National medical associations |
President | Dr Romuald Krajewski (Poland) |
Secretary General | Dr Edwin Borman (United Kingdom) |
| Website |
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The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS: Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes) is a professional organization of doctors other than general practitioners in the European Union, founded in 1958. It represent about 1.4 million specialists.[1]
The national medical associations of the countries in the European Union and European Economic Area are full members of the UEMS, and provide delegates to the governing council.[1] Fifty medical disciplines are represented, of which the most important are covered by 39 specialist sections for areas such as Allergology, Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and so on.[2] The UEMS represents medical specialists to the EU authorities. It promotes high levels of medical training, practice and health care. The UEMS is responsible for accreditation of Continuing Medical Education through the EACCME.[1]
References
Citations
Sources
- Bisdorff, Alexandre (2012-05-01). "Forum: UEMS – European Union of Medical Specialists". European Federation of Neurological Societies. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
- "Medical Specialities". UEMS. Retrieved 2012-12-14.