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UEMS General Information

UEMS General Information. Dr . Bernard Maillet Secretary General. 1957 EEC Treaty of Rome. Foundation of the UEMS in 1958 by the professional organi s ations of medical specialists of Belgium France Germany Italy Luxembourg t he Netherlands. Objectives of the UEMS.

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UEMS General Information

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  1. UEMSGeneralInformation Dr. Bernard Maillet Secretary General

  2. 1957 EEC Treaty of Rome Foundation of the UEMS in 1958 by the professional organisations of medical specialists of Belgium France Germany Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands

  3. Objectives of the UEMS • The study and promotion of the highest level of training of the medical specialists, medical practice and health care within the European Union. • The study and promotion of free movement of specialist doctors within the European Union.

  4. Objectives of the UEMS Harmonisation and improvement of quality of medical specialist training and practice in Europe Objectives of Sections of UEMS Professional defence of their specialty Harmonization of the profession at the European level

  5. UEMS, early years Establishment Specialist Sections Focus on European legislation Working towards mutual recognition of diplomas coupled with basic quality requirements Exchange diplomas effected 1975

  6. Now National professional level : lack of unity European level : too many professional medical organisations European Union (SanCo) : limited to Public health, priorities : * Health surveillance * Health threats, rapid response * Health determinants

  7. Structure National Medical Associations Sections and Boards EACCME

  8. Structure Management Council National Medical Associations Executive Committee President Tresurer Liaison Officer Secretary General 4 Vice - Presidents

  9. Structure Sections and Boards Based on the different Specialities Fundamental organ that influences policy on Training Mutual Recognition CME / CPD in collaboration with EACCME

  10. Sections Are a fundamental and specific structure Is the backbone of the UEMS Proposes minimal training schemes for specialisation Facilitates the harmonisation of training About 2000 specialists active in the work in Europe

  11. Structure Membership of a Section Two specialist doctors of the EU or EFTA countries Appointed by their National Professional Monospecialist Organisation nominations approved by the National Medical Association representing the country at the UEMS Council appointment for four years, can be renewed twice

  12. Structure Voting Rights in a Section Full member countries where the speciality is officially recognised Subject to payment of the subscription to the Section the others and the Associated Member Countries or the Observers acting in an advisory capacity

  13. Board Working Group of a Section Equal representation of : Section Scientific Society of that Speciality

  14. Structure EACCME Harmonize CME (– CPD) in Europe Act as a clearing house to help Medical Specialists to exchange their credits Has an agreement on mutual recognition of credits with the AMA

  15. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Maintenance of Academic Knowledge and Skills

  16. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) • Means of Updating, Developing and Enhancing how Doctors apply the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes required in their working lives. • The Competence development includes CME + Personal, Managerial, IT, Communication and Social skills.

  17. E A C C M E Purpose UEMS policy • Contribute to quality and harmonization of CME in Europe • To make life easier for our colleagues by easing access to international CME • Developing quality guidelines • Maintaining national authority

  18. Mandatory CME Legal : Austria, France, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland Financial : Belgium, Norway Professional : Germany, Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom Voluntary : Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden

  19. Shift to mandatory CME in Europe • Policy UEMS : CME is an ethical obligation and should not be mandatory • Voluntary CME is effective on macro-level • But, on individual level participation has to be encouraged Mandatory CME is not effective in the weeding out of bad apples

  20. Effects Mandatory CME • Recognition CME credits by a National Regulating body, preferably a professional body • Quality of CME activities is being assessed by a scientific body End of freedom of CME providers to determine the content of their programs themselves

  21. What Activities are Granted? • Currently: • Individual Events • Conferences • Scientific Meetings • Future: • CME Providers • Enduring Materials – CD Rom • Internet Courses

  22. Draft Flowchart Accreditation in Europe National AccreditationAuthorities National International Event European Accreditation Bodies

  23. Draft Flowchart Accreditation in Europe Event National National AccreditationAuthorities Evaluate the value of the meeting Grant the credits according to the National rules

  24. Draft Flowchart Accreditation in Europe Event International European Accreditation Bodies Evaluate the value of the meeting Propose a number of credits National Accreditation Authorities Accept the scientific evaluation by the UEMS Sections and Boards Apply the number of credits relating to the national rules

  25. Accreditation Two major partners in the process : • European Specialist Accreditation Boards • National Accreditation Authorities

  26. Scientific approval Done by Accreditation Boards of the involved specialty : • UEMS Sections and/or Boards • European Specialty Accreditation Boards

  27. European Specialist Accreditation Boards • Collaboration between the UEMS Sections and the European Scientific Societies in the Field of the Specialisation • Section or Board of the UEMS

  28. National Accreditation Authority • Ministry of Health – Health Authority • Ministry of Social Affairs • Professional Bodies • Medical Associations • Universities • Not existing

  29. Summary • Harmonisation • Simplification • Same criteria • Two major partners : • National Accreditation Authority • European Accreditation Boards

  30. Draft Flowchart Accreditation in Europe Credits UEMS suggestion Fullcredits (E CME C) No weighted factors 1 ECMEC per hour of activity 3 ECMEC for a half day / 6 ECMEC for a full day activity Translation of these E CME C’s to National credits can follow therules of the National Accreditation Authority For instance : can have a maximum weighting factors can be introduced nationally

  31. Organisor Request 3 months UEMS - EACCME N.A.A. E.S.A.B. Evaluation 3 weeks Evaluation UEMS - EACCME Letter of Acceptance Organisor

  32. Objectives • Agreements with National Accreditation Authorities • Agreement with Section and / or ESAB’s • Harmonised uniform request form • Harmonisation on fees

  33. Fees • Sliding scale based on the number of participants • No relation between number of credits and the fee • Single invoice

  34. Future Tasks Unity of purpose and policy Coordination of separate national medical organisations Coordination of European organisations Enlargement of investment by national medical organisations in European medical matters, in imagination, in people, expertise and financial means

  35. Comparison European - National politics European National • Parliament Parliament • Commissioner Minister • Commission Administration • DG Ministry • Council of Ministers

  36. U.E.M.S. • Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes • European Union of Medical Specialists www.uems.net

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