UEMS

The Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes/European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) was created in 1958, and since its foundation the main objectives have been to promote the highest level of patient care in the European Union (EU), to promote the harmonization of high-quality training programs within the various specialities throughout the EU and to facilitate the free exchange of training and work of trainees and medical specialists between the various member countries.

In 2004 the Section of Vascular Surgery became independent and separate and in accordance with the statutes of the UEMS Section and Board of Vascular Surgery: “The main objective is to guarantee the highest standards of care in the field of the Vascular Surgery in the countries of the EU, by ensuring that the training of the specialist doctor is raised to the highest possible level”.