Introduction
We’re excited to invite you to the UEMS Spring Council Meeting, taking place from April 25th to 26th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Brussels. This year, we will gather at the Maison des Associations Internationales, for two days of valuable discussions, thought-provoking sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities.
In the heart of Europe, this is your chance to engage with professionals from across the continent and explore the latest advancements and challenges in specialist practices.
So, mark your calendars – April 25-26, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to shape a shared vision for the future.
The Council will be held at :
Important Notice:
The event registration button can be found in the top right corner of the page. Please ensure you register on time and bring a printed copy of your registration for entry. Early registration greatly helps us with the smooth organisation of the event. Thank you for your cooperation!
📄 Supporting Documents Available!
Please find below the supporting documents for the upcoming discussions at the UEMS Council meetings.
For the AC and AB meetings : Broadening Engagement in UEMS - for feedback
For the AC and AB meetings : Charter UEMS and National Specialty Scientific Societies - Draft for feedback
UEMS Explanatory Notes - draft 20250331
UEMS _ 2025.20 _ Strengthening Financial and Administrative Processes within UEMS
UEMS Balance Sheet 2024 V2 (updated on 10/04/2025)
UEMS Profit and Loss statement 2024 V2 (updated on 10/04/2025)
Draft UEMS CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Charter
UEMS Financial Reviewers´Report for the Year 2024
ETR RC documents - will be presented by Dr Nada Čikeš
UEMS 2025/07 - ETR Terms of Reference
ETR Timeline Explanatory Notes
Managing Overlapping Competencies and Knowledge within UEMS European Training Requirements (ETRs)
Selected References on Competency-based medical education (CBME)
- Amended Professional
Development Module for Anaesthesiology in Geriatric Patients (submitted by the Section and
Board of Anaesthesiology/ EBA)
- Amended ETR for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (submitted by UEMS CAP Section)
- Amended ETR for Subspecialty of Gynaecological Oncology (submitted by EBCOG)
- Amended ETR for the Specialty of Laboratory Medicine (submitted by UEMS Laboratory Medicine/Medical Biopathology)
- Amended ETR for training in Paediatric Hematology and Oncology (submitted by the UEMS Paediatrics Section and EAP)
6. ETR for the specialty of Urology (first revision submitted by EBU)
7. Amended ETR for Wound Healing (new ETR, submitted by UEMS MJC Wound Healing)
WG Meeting Agenda - CME/CPD - 25.04.2025
Draft UEMS CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Charter
WG Meeting Agenda - PGT - 25.04.2025
PGT meeting document 1: UEMS Charter (updated)
PGT meeting document 2: 1997 UEMS Charter
PGT meeting document 3: Review of Documents for WGPGT
PGT meeting document 4: Appraisal of training Centers, Groupings _ Visitations -Guidelines ; Sept. 2015
PGT meeting document 5: ETRs in relation to accrediatation of Training Centres
Gala Dinner Information
As part of the Council programme, we are pleased to invite all participants to the Gala Dinner, which will be held on Friday, 25 April at 19:00 at the Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie (Avenue Louise 91–93, 1050 Brussels).
Below you will find the specially curated menu options for this event.
Starters
• Tuna Tartare – Fresh diced tuna with avocado on soft yellow tuna-flavoured bread
• Carpaccio Sphere – Thinly sliced raw beef with creamy beef tartare, white asparagus, olives & parmesan cheese
• Butternut Delight (Suitable for vegetarians) – Butternut hummus, roasted butternut, crispy beetroot balls & fresh salad with balsamic dressing
Main Courses
• Creamy Truffle Chicken – Tender Belgian chicken with truffle sauce, sautéed baby potatoes, mushrooms & asparagus
• Grilled Grey Bream – Delicate white fish with creamy cauliflower purée & light pea sauce
• Stuffed Eggplant (Suitable for vegetarians) – Baked eggplant filled with soy protein and rice
Desserts
• Chocolate & Mascarpone Delight – Rich chocolate and mascarpone cake with fruit sauce & fresh fruit skewer
• Raspberry Dome – Soft raspberry mousse with poppy seeds & creamy pistachio sauce
• Pistachio Mousse – Light pistachio cream with fresh berries & chocolate pieces with a hint of pepper
• Vegan Dessert Trio (Suitable for Vegan, Lactose-free & Gluten-free) – Three flavours of dairy-free mousse: chocolate, blackcurrant & passionfruit
We would like to thank those who have already indicated any allergies or dietary restrictions during registration. If you have any additional requirements that were not mentioned previously, please make sure to send them to Coordination together with your menu choices.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the schedule and other details mentioned are subject to change.
Programme Joint Sessions UEMS-UEMO
Presentations:
- Friday October 18th:
- International comparisons/Overview of OECD work - Dr Gaëtan La Fortune
- Statement for the recognition of General Medicine - Dr Tiago Villanueva
- Recognition of general practice/family medicine as a specialty in Europe - Dr João Grenho
B. Saturday October 19th:
- Threats to the medical profession and physician assistants - Prof. Nicolas Christodoulou
- Standard of education and training - Prof. Nada Cikes
- UEMO UEMS Physician Primacy - Dr Peter Holden