Introduction

We are pleased to extend a warm invitation to you for the UEMS-UEMO Joint Autumn Meeting, set to take place in the heart of Europe, Brussels, at the Thon Hotel City Centre, from October 18th to 19th, 2024.
Join us for two days of insightful discussions, collaborative sessions and joint meetings, and networking opportunities as we work together to address the pressing challenges and innovations in specialist practices and family medicine across Europe.
The Council will be held at :
COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS
- 3.1 . Presentation of UEMS Congress 2026 - Leuven
- 4. Treasurer's Presentation
- 5.1. Presentation Dr Marc Hermans
- 5.2. Presentation of the Montenegrin Medical Chamber
- 6.2.1. Presentation Prof. Nada Cikes
- 6.2.2. Presentation PDM in Pain Medicine for Anaestesiologists
- 6.2.3. Presentation ETR EBO
- 6.2.4. Presentation ETR O&T
- 6.2.5. Presentation ETR PRAS
- 6.2.6. Presentation of ETR for the Competency in RND
- 6.3.1. Presentation Rules of Procedure - Prof. R. Krajewski
- 6.3.2. Application for the creation of a Section for Sports Medicine -
Official letter for the creation of a Section for Sports Medicine - CYMA
- 6.3.3. Brief presentation of the TG GSMP Position Paper for Planetary Paper -
- 7. UEMS Awards 2024 Presentation
Speech and presentations Prof. Zlatko Fras
- 8.1. EJD Presentation
- 8.1. FEMS Presentation
- 8.2. Ukraine Presentation
- 9.1. MJC and EB Phlebology Report . Presentation cannot be uploaded due to size limitations.
- 9.2. Fatigue Project EBA
- 9.3. EBCOG PACT Project
- 9.4. Presentation MJC Adolescent Medicine and Health
- 10.1. Presentation Report CME/CPD WG
- 10.2. Presentation Report eHealth WG
- 10.4. Presentation Report Ukraine WG
- 11.1. Presentation Dutch Medical Association - Haarlem Bid Presentation
- 11.2. AOB MaMoms Project Presentation by prof. A. Girbes
ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS MADE DURING THE AB MEETING
- 5.1. UEMS TF Green and Sustainable Medical Practice - presentation is not supported by our platform, cannot be published.
- 5.2. Presentation of Proposal for Survey on Frailty in Older Adults for UEMS Bodies
- 5.3. Common Project Proposal UEMS Laboratory Diagnostics
Dear UEMS and UEMO participants, along with your esteemed accompanying persons,
We are delighted to invite you to an elegant cocktail evening on Friday, 18th October, beginning at 19:30. The event will take place at the Ground Floor Restaurant, at The Thon Hotel City Centre, where you can enjoy a refined atmosphere and wonderful company.
The dress code for the evening is cocktail attire, and we look forward to a memorable gathering with you all.
Warm regards,
UEMS and UEMO Executives
Our sincere thanks to the UEMS NMAs and UEMS Sections and Bodies for your time and commitment. We deeply appreciate those of you who submitted their reports on time, as your efforts are vital to our collective success as an organisation.
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
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