The European Union of Medical Specialists

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The European Union of Medical Specialists

• How does it work?
• Frédéric Destrebecq
• Brussels, 23 December 2005

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UEMS How does it work?
Executive Daily management President, Secretary
General, Treasurer, Liaison Officer (4)
vice-Presidents (4)
Secretariat Brussels
EACCME European Accreditation Council for CME
(under the responsibility of the Secretary
General)
Specialist Sections 2 delegates nominated by
the national monospecialist association
Council Plenary decisions 2 delegates per
country
European Boards 2 delegates per
country (Balance profession-academia)
Board Financial matters 1 Head of delegation
per country
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)
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UE How does it work ?
European level
European Commission Commissioners
European Directives
Committees Implementation
European Parliament MEPs
EU Council National Ministers ( Commissioner)
National level
National governments
EU citizens
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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
European Parliament MEPs
EU Council National Ministers ( Commissioner)
National Organisations Representing
medical specialists in the EU-EFTA
National governments
National level