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:
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
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
ECIM 2027 is Taking Place in Paris!
We are delighted to announce that the 25th edition of the European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM 2027) will take place in Paris from 31 March to 3 April 2027.
Join us at the iconic Cité des sciences et de l'industrie for an enriching and engaging scientific experience. The congress will feature a comprehensive programme including scientific sessions, keynote lectures, interactive workshops, clinical case discussions, and poster presentations.
ECIM 2026 Featured on Medscape
We are pleased to share that ECIM 2026 has been featured in six articles published on Medscape. These articles showcase the different scientific discussions and research presented during the congress.
The Medscape coverage reflects the relevance and impact of the presentations delivered at the ECIM 2026, helping expand their visbility to a wider audience.
Please find the Medscape articles in the link below:
EFIM Clinical Research Grant
We are pleased to announce the launch of the EFIM Clinical Research Grants 2026 programme.
The EFIM Clinical Research Grant 2026 aims to support innovative and collaborative clinical research projects in Internal Medicine, strengthening research capacity and fostering cooperation between EFIM Ordinary and Associate National Societies.
The grants are designed to encourage innovative research that advances patient care, promotes evidence-based practice, and strengthens the academic community within Internal Medicine.
Call for EJIM Editor in Chief
We are pleased to announce that we opened the Call for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Internal Medicine, EJIM.
The Editor-in-Chief will assume responsibility for the scientific leadership and strategic development of the journal for a six-year term, beginning in January 2027.
EFIM seeks an internationally recognised expert in Internal Medicine with a strong academic background, editorial experience, and a clear vision for the continued growth and impact of EJIM.
The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026.
We Invite You to Complete the Survey Below
As part of the upcoming ECIM session “Economic Priorities versus Patients’ Needs” on 27 March, we are gathering insights from EFIM national societies across Europe to better understand the role of internal medicine within different healthcare systems.
We kindly invite you to complete the survey, which aims to:
The EFIM Exchange Programme application is now officially closed!
The EFIM Exchange Programme application is now officially closed.
No further applications can be accepted at this time.
We will now begin the review process of all received applications. Applicants will be contacted once the evaluation process is completed.
Thank you for your interest in the programme. The next deadline for the Exchange Programme will be December 2026!
ESIM Summer 2026
We are pleased to announce the European Summer School of Internal Medicine (ESIM) 2026!
Following the great success of the previous ESIM Summer School, we are pleased to announce that ESIM Summer 2026 will take place from 31 May to 6 June 2026 at the Astir Egnatia Hotel and the University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, in the beautiful coastal city of Alexandroupolis, Greece.
This will be the second edition of the ESIM Summer School organised by the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine, under the leadership of Prof. Panagiotis Skendros.