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This article provides an introduction to the UEMS-EACCME Taskforce, its key principles, and the potential impact of accreditation in European medical education. It also discusses the various functions of the EACCME and highlights the efforts to improve its function.
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An introduction tothe UEMS-EACCME Taskforce Edwin Borman Chairman, EACCME Taskforce edwin.borman@uhcw.nhs.uk
Conflict of interest declarationEdwin Borman Consultant Anaesthetist and Clinical Director (paid) University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK Private Anaesthetic Practice (paid) Coventry & Warwickshire Anaesthetists Limited Liability Partnership Educational Consultancy (paid) Wentz-Miller and Associates Individual consultancy work (Ogilvy4D; Pfizer) Medicopolitical representative British Medical Association (BMA) European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Membership ofthe UEMS-EACCME Taskforce UEMS Council UEMS Sections and Boards National Accreditation Authorities European Speciality Accreditation Boards Secretariat provided by the UEMS
Regulatory Bodies – accreditation Work Environment – culture Clinical Team – support The Doctor as Learner The Patient
Why Accreditation? Potential impact: ECMECs Explicit standards Enhanced transparency Demonstrable accountability Stimulus for improvement
Accreditation – how? Key Principles: Fair defined standards Relevant focus on key issues Discriminant consistent decision-making Transparent Applicants and the EACCME Specific for European doctors
Output and Outcomes Review of all EACCME functions documents, procedures, website, staff improvement of EACCME function e-Learning 2008/20 (now 2011/20) stimulus for raised standards Live Educational Events 2011/30 (to be implemented)
The UEMS-EACCME approach Evolutionary Developmental Inclusive Consultative Humility
An introduction tothe EACCME Taskforce Edwin Borman Chairman, EACCME Taskforce edwin.borman@uhcw.nhs.uk