Structure of the EUMS
The European Union of Medical Specialists (EUMS) (in French the Union Européenne des Médecins Specialistes (UEMS)) was founded in 1958, one year after the European Economic Community (EEC). It is the official representative body of all Medical Specialists to the European Commission. The EUMS is composed of working medical specialists who are delegated by the professional bodies of their own countries. The organisation consists of an Executive Committee and 34 specialist sections; one for every speciality recognised in at least one-third of the member countries. Some specialities, which are not entitled to create their own section, are associated with another speciality section. The EUMS has contacts with the European Commission, the Advisory Committee for Medical Training and the Permanent Committee.
The EUMS has no funding from the EU and relies on small dues from the professional bodies of its member countries.
The Gastroenterology Section of the EUMS
This is composed of two delegates from each of the 18 EUMS member countries (the 15 EU-countries plus Norway, Iceland and Switzerland) and a representative from the Junior Doctors Organisation (PWG). The National Medical Associations appoint the delegates. Croatia, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Turkey are associated countries. Two organisations, associated with gastroenterology, are represented by observers (EASL and ASNEMGE). Russia, the Czech Republic and Lithuania have observer status; each of these countries can send two delegates.
The European Board of Gastroenterology (EBG)
The European Board of Gastroenterology was founded in 1992 as a working party, composed of maximum two delegates per country, one from the Section and one from the national Gastroenterology Society. The two delegates from each country are selected to provide a balance between clinicians and academics.
The primary functions of the EBG are to:
- define and secure the standards of training in gastroenterology
- to make suggestions for continuing medical education and quality
assurance
- to organise exchange of trainees
- to collect demographic statistics
The current Secretary of the EBG is:
Dr Luke O’Donnell MD FRCPI
Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist
Secretary, European Board/Section of Gastroenterology
Mayo General Hospital
Castlebar
Mayo
IRELAND
tel: 00 353 94 9026577
email: lukeodonnell@anu.ie
European Union of Medical Specialists - publications
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