Outcome of the UEMS Council (Granada, 16-18.10.2014) 2014-10-23

On 16^th, 17^th and 18^th October, the UEMS Council met in Granada, Spain. Representatives from National Medical Associations and Specialist Sections and European Boards discussed issues of interest to the medical profession. The meeting was very busy and fruitful and several key documents were adopted in the framework of this meeting.

Save the date - European Reference Networks, 23 June 2014 2014-05-14

23 June 2014 in Brussels

European Reference Networks

Organised by DG SANCO

DG SANCO is organising a conference on European Reference Networks on 23rd of June in Brussels which will bring together highly specialised healthcare providers, experts, national authorities, decision–makers, and independent bodies with experience in the assessment and evaluation of healthcare providers.

UEMS Conference on CME-CPD in Europe 2014-03-12

The UEMS-EACCME® organised its second Conference on Continuing Medical Education and Professional in Europe in Brussels on 28th February 2014.

European Societies and UEMS discuss increased co-operation 2014-03-01

The UEMS organised a meeting with representatives of European Scientific Societies in Brussels on Saturday 1st March 2014 with an aim to discuss how to foster synergies among the medical profession to shape the future of healthcare delivery in Europe and improve the quality of care provided to European citizens.

EU Actions to fight obesity and to promote healthier lifestyles 2013-09-13

We only need to look at the figures and the expanding waist lines of Europe to see that obesity is increasing. Childhood obesity is a particularly worrying trend, which in turn can lead to a life time of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and other major chronic diseases.

Health inequalities: Gaps in life expectancy and infant mortality narrow across the EU 2013-09-09

The wide variation in life expectancy and infant mortality historically found between EU countries is narrowing, according to a report published today by the European Commission.

Save the date: Cologne Consensus Conference - 20-21.09.2013 2013-08-27

Decision in CME/CPD accreditation