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Survey 16/04/2026 - 10:31

Survey: Intermediate Care Units (IMCU) Perspective of Internists

Dear Colleagues, 

On behalf of the Acute Medicine and Hospitalism EFIM Working Group, we are conducting a survey to better understand how Intermediate Care Units (IMCUs) are organised and integrated within acute and internal medicine services.

The aim of this initiative is to collect practical insights from national societies in order to:

Webinar 13/04/2026 - 09:17

How to Manage Nutrition in Post-ICU Patients on the General Medicine Ward

The EFIM Early Career Group is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “How to Manage Nutrition in Post-ICU Patients on the General Medicine Ward,” taking place on, 6th of May 2026, at 14:00 CET. This session will address risks, guidelines, and strategies of the management of patients nutrition, featuring: Moderators: Alina Dima and Koyal Pal Chowdury.  Join us for this insightful session and engage with multiple experts.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oiv84DjhT1SJ7G9xCYgdvQ

Webinar 13/04/2026 - 09:11

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Clinical Practice

The EFIM Multimorbidity Working Group is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Artificial Intelligence Applied to Clinical Practice,” taking place on, 11 June 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET. This session will address key aspects of artificial intelligence in the context of clinical practice, featuring: Chair: Edouard Battegay.  Join us for this insightful session and engage with experts.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3SGHzu8T8SFo0pRPfDjUw

 

 

Next Events

18 April 2026 - 9:15
External Events
Wiesbaden
14 May 2026 - 14:00
External Events
Susesi Luxury Resort
31 May 2026 - 11:45
European School of Internal Medicine
Astir Egnatia Hotel and the University Hospital of Alexandroupolis
                

Journals

The European Journal of Internal Medicine (EJIM) is the official journal of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), and is the leading journal for the European internist, covering all aspects of internal medicine.  EJCRIM is an online free access journal The Journal’s mission is to promote the best medical practice and innovation in the field of acute and general medicine.

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Case Reports in Internal Medicine

                

Congress

The European Congress of Internal Medicine, ECIM is held yearly and offers great opportunities for learning and sharing successful experiences in internal medicine as well as networking with peers. ECIM brings together leaders in education and research from the world of Internal Medicine and provide an invaluable opportunity to shape the future of Internal Medicine. 

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Educational activities

EFIM is committed to providing continuing education for internists through the schools, EFIM congresses, Journals, Exchange Programme, postgraduate  training  and  continuous  professional development that help to deliver high-quality education in Internal Medicine.

Schools
EFIM Exchange Programme
EU Curriculum in Internal Medicine

Relevant EFIM Publications

The role of the hospitalist in Europe: results by EFIM multimorbidity working group survey

Author(s): Ombretta Paraa,b ∙ Flora Kisuulec ∙ Arántzazu Álvarez-de Arcayad ∙ Antonio Gonzalez Fernandeze ∙ Maximo Bernabeu-Wittelf
Date:26 May 2025

Acute heart failure – an EFIM guideline critical appraisal and adaptation for internists

Author(s): Valentin A. Kokorin a, Alvaro Gonz´alez-Franco b, Antonio Cittadini c, Oskars Kalejs d, Vera N. Larina e, Alberto M. Marra c,f, Francisco J. Medrano g,*, Zdenek Monhart h,i, Laura Morbidoni j, Joana Pimenta k, Wiktoria Lesnia
Date:18 March 2024

Telemedicine in internal medicine: A statement by the European Federation of Internal Medicine

Author(s): Pietrantonio Filomena, Kuhn Sebastian, K ̈arberg Kati, Leung Tiffany, Said-Criado Ismael, on behalf of the EFIM Telemedicine, Innovative Technologies and Digital Health Working Group
Date:9 March 2023

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What is EFIM?

The principal objectives of EFIM is to promote internal medicine on a scientific educational, ethical and professional level and to support internists in providing better care for patients throughout Europe.

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What is internal medicine?

The specialty of internal medicine covers a wide range of conditions affecting the internal organs of the body. Although some diseases specifically affect individual organs, the majority of common diseases. The internist must then be trained to recognise and manage a broad range of diseases and, with the aging population, many patients with chronic and multiple disorders.

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