The European Union of Medical Specialists

1. The European Union of Medical Specialists How does it work? Frédéric Destrebecq Brussels, 23 December 2005

2. UEMS – How does it work? Executive* Daily management President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Liaison Officer (4) + vice-Presidents (4) Secretariat Brussels Council* Plenary decisions 2 delegates per country Specialist Sections* 2 delegates nominated by the national monospecialist association EACCME* European Accreditation Council for CME (under the responsibility of the Secretary General) Board* Financial matters 1 Head of delegation per country European Boards 2 delegates per country (Balance profession-academia) Advisory Council National authorities and UEMS Sections National Organisations representing medical specialists in the EU-EFTA Associated Organisations and Observers National Monospecialist Associations (members of the national representative associations)

3. UE – How does it work ? European level European Commission* Commissioners European Directives Committees Implementation EU Council* National Ministers (+ Commissioner) European Parliament* MEPs National level National governments EU citizens

4. UEMS Lobbying – How does it work ? UEMS European level Opinion on legislative proposals European Commission* Commissioners Consultation & Coordination Active involvement EMOs: AEMH CPME FEMS PWG UEMO European Directives Committees Implementation Contacts with MEPs EU Council* National Ministers (+ Commissioner) European Parliament* MEPs National Organisations Representing medical specialists in the EU-EFTA National governments National level