Education

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.

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:

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.

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.
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!

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.

We are delighted to announce a new partnership between EFIM and AMBOSS, a leading medical knowledge platform known for its high-quality content, innovative technology, and commitment to meeting physicians’ needs.

AMBOSS is offering exclusive Benefits for EFIM-Member Societies
All EFIM ordinary and associate member societies will receive special, ongoing benefits for their members:

The Foundation for the Development of Internal Medicine in Europe (FDIME) announces the of a new grant for EFIM Young Internists. 

The funding is intended for research projects dedicated to AI applications in Internal Medicine.

A 10,000 Euros grant will be awarded.
Young internists (up to the age of 40 years) from EFIM member countries are the target audience. 
The eligibility criteria must be met as stated in the Announcements.

Applicants are required to submit their own Research Project proposal.

FDIME Announces Research Grants in 2025

The Foundation for the Development of Internal Medicine in Europe (FDIME) is offering Research Grants to Young Internists (up to age 38 yrs) to study in Research projects including all fields of General Internal Medicine, particularly polymorbidity and other common Internal Medicine conditions.

Up to 17,500 Euros is available, to be awarded for a maximum study period of 1 year.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications:  30 June 2025